"The Washington Capitals are on the road after a four-game homestand and won't return to DC until late next week. The New York Islanders represent the first of the road tests, hosting the Capitals for the second time this season on Sunday afternoon. After winning three straight at Capital One Arena, the Capitals currently occupy the first wild card playoff spot in the Eastern Conference."
"The Islanders, who lost key forward Kyle Palmieri to a knee injury earlier this week, are one point behind the Caps. Against the Islanders, the Capitals will continue to be without Nic Dowd, who remains out with an upper-body injury. Logan Thompson will oppose Ilya Sorokin in net. Puck drop for today's game is scheduled for 1:00 pm on Long Island."
The Washington Capitals are on the road after a four-game homestand and will not return to DC until late next week. The New York Islanders host the Capitals for the second meeting of the season on Sunday afternoon. The Capitals have won three straight at Capital One Arena and occupy the first wild-card playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Islanders lost Kyle Palmieri to a knee injury and sit one point behind Washington. Nic Dowd remains out with an upper-body injury for the Capitals. Logan Thompson starts against Ilya Sorokin, with puck drop scheduled for 1:00 pm on Long Island.
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