Q1. Where do you think the Caps have the upper hand on the Isles, and where might New York have an advantage?
Luke: The Capitals have the clear advantage in the skill and forward depth department. No offense to guys like Brock Nelson and Anders Lee, but after Barzal there’s a pretty big drop in skill up front. Of course, as we saw with the Toronto and Columbus series, a well-structured team with timely goaltending can edge out skill — and the Caps won’t match the Islanders’ structure, because Reirden, rightfully, wants to keep the game loose to let those offensive talents have free rein.