The New York Islanders snapped their five-game winless skid with a 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night, in the first half of a home-and-home set.
Ryan Pulock scored for the second time in two games to tie the game at one in the first period, but the Islanders had an explosive third frame to decide the game. Noah Dobson scored a power-play goal, Casey Cikizas recorded a shorthanded goal, and Anders Lee scored his 27th goal on the season at even strength to lead the Isles to a win. Conor Sheary scored the lone goal for the Capitals. The Islanders skated one man down against Washington; the Capitals were without Alex Ovechkin.
The Islanders beat Washington at Capital One Arena for the first time in six games.
Rapid Recap: Islanders 4, Capitals 1
The Islanders snap a five-game winless skid with win over Washington


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