CBS · Dec 30, 2023
Pageau, Gauthier lead Islanders past Capitals
NEW YORK — Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored twice and added two assists, Julien Gauthier had two goals and an assist, and the New York Islanders defeated the Washington Capitals 5-1 Friday.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves and the Islanders improved to 7-1-3 in their last 11 games at UBS arena. Defenseman Noah Dobson also scored for New York.
"You saw the response to a bad game," Islanders captain Anders Lee said. That was evident tonight and that was more indicative of who we've been of late. … Guys were working, guys were smart, we didn't have as many turnovers. We played the game much better tonight and buried our chances."