Washington Capitals left wing Carl Hagelin (62) crashes into Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) during the third period of Game 4 in Toronto, on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. Credit: AP/Nathan Denette
The Islanders still are in control of their first-round playoff series against the Capitals, but to avoid losing it, they need to get control of themselves.
That was evident after Game 4 went shockingly awry on Tuesday night, as the Islanders squandered a great start with an awful last 2 ½ periods and lost, 3-2, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
Yikes.
The Islanders still lead the series, 3-1, and will get another crack at a close-out on Thursday.