Washington Capitals v New York Islanders: the preview
Washington Capitals meet New York Islanders at Capital One Arena, Saturday 11:00am (NHL). Washington Capitals have won 68 of the 115 meetings with New York Islanders since 1999.
The big picture
Washington Capitals come in 16th on the ladder; New York Islanders are 17th. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Washington Capitals are 8–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.5 goals for and 3.4 against.
New York Islanders are 7–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.9 goals for and 2.9 against.
Form
Washington Capitals have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Dallas Stars 5–6.
New York Islanders have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Carolina Hurricanes 3–5.
Head to head
These sides have met 115 times on our records since 1999: Washington Capitals 68, New York Islanders 45, 2 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Washington Capitals won 4–1 at Capital One Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Washington Capitals by 5 goals in 2009-10 (7–2).
Players to watch
For Washington Capitals, watch Alex Tuch (0.7 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Boone Jenner (6 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27).
For New York Islanders, watch Bo Horvat (7 goals, 7 assists in 2026-27) and Brayden Schenn (5 goals, 6 assists in 2026-27).
At Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals have won 16 of their last 23 at Capital One Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Washington Capitals have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
