Jakob Chychrun netted the winning goal in overtime and contributed an assist as the Washington Capitals edged out the New York Islanders with a 5-4 victory.
Tom Wilson found the net twice, while teammates Nic Dowd and Dylan Strome also registered goals for the Capitals, who managed to overcome a 4-2 deficit. This triumph marks the team’s third win in their last five outings, despite not having captain Alex Ovechkin in the lineup. Goaltender Logan Thompson successfully turned away 20 shots during the match.
For the Islanders, Simon Holmstrom was a standout player with two goals, while Anders Lee added one goal along with two assists. Kyle MacLean also contributed a goal for New York, who has now suffered three consecutive losses. Semyon Varlamov was in goal for the Islanders, making 21 saves but ultimately fell short.
One notable performance includes rookie Isaiah George, who continues to shine for New York. He assisted on Lee’s goal, extending his point streak to three games, showcasing his growing impact on the team.
For the Capitals, Dylan Strome has emerged as an invaluable player, and with another multi-point game, he has climbed to fifth place in overall NHL scoring this season, proving to be a key contributor for Washington.
The decisive moment in the game occurred during the overtime when Chychrun burst into the offensive zone and unleashed a shot that sailed past Varlamov, clinching the comeback victory for the Capitals.
An interesting statistic for Washington is their ability to maintain an effective power play, even in the absence of Ovechkin. The team capitalized on two power-play opportunities against New York and has now scored power-play goals in four consecutive games, as well as in seven out of their last eight overall contests.
Looking ahead, the Islanders are set to face off against Buffalo on Saturday night, while the Capitals will travel to take on New Jersey.