UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - APRIL 01: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders celebrates his goal against the Washington Capitals at 16:09 of the first period at the Nassau Coliseum on April 01, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
The New York Islanders let their offense do the heavy-lifting on Thursday night, as they beat the Capitals in a pretty dominant 8-4 win at the Coliseum.
The New York Islanders conceded Thursday night’s first goal only 1:01 into the first period, and it looked like things might go off the rails for them at Nassau Coliseum.