Islanders players skate off the ice after their 6-3 loss to the Washington Capitals in an NHL game at Nassau Coliseum on Saturday. Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
It’s about the on-ice connection with each other. The Islanders know it must be better in their last regular-season game against the Capitals.
"I think we’ve just got to focus on what we have to do and be more connected when we make our plays," Jean-Gabriel Pageau said. "When we play and trust each other, that’s when we’re at our best."
The teams conclude a three-game series on Tuesday night in Washington after the Capitals’ 6-3 win at Nassau Coliseum on Saturday night.