The Capitals concluded the mentors trip, but if it was any indication maybe these guys should stick around a little longer as Washington defeated the New York Islanders 4-1, extending their winning streak to six straight and seven of their last eight in the good.
Here’s Monday’s Plus/Minus:
Minus: Washington committed four penalties on the evening, including three in the second period.
Plus: The short-handed (literal in all senses) PK unit stood up strong and did not allow a goal.
And now this...
Just 36 seconds into the contest, the Capitals surrendered the first goal of the game on the Islanders’ first shot, a backhander by Valtteri Filppula that extended his point streak to three games as he caught John Carlson and Michal Kempny on their heels.