CBS · Nov 30, 2025
Islanders' struggles at home continue in loss to Capitals
Tom Wilson had two goals and an assist, and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Sunday.
Alex Ovechkin and Aliaksei Protas each scored an empty-net goal as the Capitals extended their win streak to four games. Logan Thompson made 30 saves.
Bo Horvat scored for New York, and Ilya Sorokin had 14 saves.
The Islanders have lost three straight and four of five overall. They dropped to 1-3-2 in matinee games this season with six remaining.
Wilson opened the scoring when he tapped in a pass from Ovechkin on the power play at 7:37 of the first period. Ryan Leonard, the eighth overall pick in the 2023 draft, also picked up an assist on the play.