UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - APRIL 06: Semyon Varlamov #40 of the New York Islanders makes a save against Conor Sheary #73 of the Washington Capitals during their game at Nassau Coliseum on April 06, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
The New York Islanders came up empty after a very strong first period, and just couldn’t get back on track thereafter as they fell to the Capitals 1-0 on Thursday.
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: The New York Islanders had a great first period followed by a bad second and third.