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Top things to know about Islanders-Capitals Game 7

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1. Tonight’s game marks the first Game 7 between the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals since the 1987 Patrick Division Semifinals on April 18, 1987. The Islanders came away with the victory in a 4OT thriller at the old Capital Centre with Pat LaFontaine scoring 8:47 into the fourth overtime.