Recap: The Islanders squandered a two-goal lead in a 4-3 loss at Washington Friday as the Capitals tied the first-round Eastern Conference playoff series at 1.
Need to know: The Caps trailed 3-2 entering the third period before Nicklas Backstrom tied it at 3 on the power play 3:44 into the period. Jason Chimera gave Washington the winner almost four minutes later.
The Islanders led 3-1 midway through the second, but were outshot 29-14 in the last two periods. Jaroslav Halak had 30 saves; backup Caps goalie Phillipp Grubauer had 18 saves.