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Washington Capitals Favored to Extend Eastern Conference Lead Against New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Sunday Afternoon

The Washington Capitals will be facing the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Sunday afternoon, with Washington looking to extend their lead in the Eastern Conference standings. The Capitals are coming off a 5-3 win against Chicago, while the Islanders recently won 3-1 against Minnesota. Washington holds a 6-3-1 record in their last 10 games against New York, and lead the three-game season series 1-0. The Capitals are the betting favorites , opening at -144 with the line remaining unchanged. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Capitals vs. Islanders matchup. **Please note that this preview was written before Saturday's game was played.**

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Capitals -144 | Islanders +125
• Spread: Capitals -1.5 (+175) | Islanders +1.5 (-205)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 59%.

Washington vs New York Stats

Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals recently bounced back from a loss to Carolina with a win over Chicago in their last game. Currently leading the Eastern Conference with 109 points, they have an 11-point lead over the Hurricanes, but are one point behind Winnipeg for the best record in the league. They will aim to surpass the Jets with a win on Sunday. Washington averages 36.62 goals per game and scored five goals on 29 shots in their last game. Alex Ovechkin, who is three goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's record, tied him with two goals in the last game and is likely to break the record against the Islanders. Dylan Strome leads the team with 75 points, followed by Ovechkin with 68 points and Aliaksei Protas with 66 points. Washington is giving up 2.68 goals per game, ranking eighth in the league. Goalie Charlie Lindgren saved 19 of 21 shots in the last game and has a record of 18-12-3 with a 2.67 GAA and .898 save percentage. Logan Thompson and Aliaksei Protas are questionable for the upcoming game. In power rankings, Washington is ranked 6 overall, 1 in offense, 9 in defense, and has a season record of 49-18-9.

New York Islanders Analysis

The New York Islanders recently snapped their six-game losing streak with a win over Minnesota, but have dropped to 11th in the Eastern Conference standings, five points out of a playoff spot. They will look to keep their playoff hopes alive and even up their series with a win on Sunday. The team averages 2.72 goals per game and scored three goals on 27 shots in their last game. Bo Horvat leads the team with 52 points, followed by Anders Lee with 50 points and Kyle Palmieri with 47 points. Defensively, they have struggled, giving up 3.04 goals per game. Goalie Ilya Sorokin saved 27 of 28 shots in the last game and has a 2.76 GAA and .905 save percentage. The Islanders have a power ranking of 28 and are 26th in offense and 19th in defense, with an overall record of 33-32-10. Against Washington, they have gone 1-0-2 in their last three matchups.

Washington Capitals Set to Dominate New York Islanders in Upcoming Matchup

The Washington Capitals have demonstrated strong performance in recent games by winning six out of their last 10 matchups. Their offensive prowess is evident with a total of 10 goals scored in their last three games, along with an impressive conversion rate of over 22 percent on power play chances. On the other hand, the New York Islanders have struggled with only four wins in their last 10 games. Their defensive capabilities have been subpar, allowing a total of 13 goals in their last three home games, coupled with a poor penalty kill ranking of 29th in the league. Fatigue may also pose a challenge for the Islanders, playing on consecutive days. Considering these factors, the Capitals are poised to dominate this matchup. In contrast, the Islanders have faced offensive struggles with only six goals scored in their last three games. With a stronger defensive performance and overall team cohesion, Washington is a solid choice to win on the money line.

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