UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - APRIL 06: Semyon Varlamov #40 of the New York Islanders makes a save against 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 may have beaten the Washington Capitals 8-4 the last time out, but this 1-0 win will please Barry Trotz way more. His team stood up to a tough Capitals squad and instead of just going on an offensive parade, they played strong defense and shut them out.
The Caps were going to be desperate to avenge that 8-4 drubbing the other night and were going to do their very best to get the Isles off their game.