Islanders off to rough start with another loss to Caps

Thomas GreissWASHINGTON — Fourth-line grinder Daniel Winnik scored two goals and Vezina Trophy winner Braden Holtby made 21 saves as the Capitals beat the Islanders 2-1 Saturday night in their home opener.

Winnik’s fifth career multi-goal game helped the defending Presidents’ Trophy winners bounce back from a season-opening loss at Pittsburgh and earn their first victory. Two of those have come with the Capitals, a good sign as they hope to get more depth scoring.

Ryan Strome scored a power-play goal for the Islanders, who have no points through two games after losing to the Rangers on Thursday. Backup goaltender Thomas Greiss stopped 26 of the 28 shots he faced in his first start.