The Islanders will once again face the Capitals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It will be the eighth time in the Islanders’ 26 playoff appearances that they will face Washington, which ties the Rangers for most times facing an opponent.
The Islanders are 5-2 all-time vs the Capitals. Here is a breakdown of each series.
1983 Patrick Division Semifinals - Islanders win series, 3-1
The Capitals took home-ice advantage after splitting the first two games at the Nassau Coliseum. The Islanders responded by taking Games Three and Four at the Capital Centre by a combined score of 12-5.