The Islanders host the Washington Capitals with sole possession of first place in the Metropolitan Division at stake on Friday, March 1, 2019, at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.
Tom Kuhnhackl of the Islanders scores a first-period goal past Braden Holtby of the Capitals at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on Friday, March 1, 2019.
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Mathew Barzal of the Islanders gets tangled with Brett Connolly of the Capitals during the first period at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on Friday, March 1, 2019.
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Josh Bailey of the Islanders battles for the puck during the first period against T.