New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee sets before a power play against the Winnipeg Jets in the third period at UBS Arena on Friday, March 11, 2022. Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
WASHINGTON — The Islanders are playing better hockey, having won three straight in regulation for the first time this season after concluding a 4-2-0 homestand. It’s likely no coincidence that comes as the result of playing more hockey after a COVID-19-impacted sparser schedule earlier in the season.
There’s a rhythm to their game now, and the Islanders continue a grueling stretch of seven games in 11 days with a critically important game against the Capitals on Tuesday night at Capital One Arena.