The last time the New York Islanders faced the Washington Capitals the Isles escaped with a win they didn’t fully deserve. The win came on the back of a Jaroslav Halak 38 save shutout.
Halak did what Halak is supposed to do that night just twelve days ago, steal a win where the Isles have no business earning one.
That night the Isles were outshot 38-28. More importantly, they let the Capitals, and Alexander Ovechkin go to the powerplay a total of six times. The Capitals failed on all six of their power plays. Thankfully, Ovechkin was two games into an eight-game scoreless drought.