UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - APRIL 01: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders celebrates his goal against Vitek Vanecek #41 of 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)
Back-to-back losses to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the New York Islanders needed to put up a strong performance against the visiting Washington Capitals.
Boy did they do that with an 8-4 drubbing. Remember, the Isles were 0-3-0 against the Caps through the season so far, but still only two points back in the East.