The Washington Capitals and New York Islanders said from the onset of the series that the teams knew each other, and there would be no secrets. It would be a game of chess between head coaches Barry Trotz and Todd Reirden.
The result, a decisive 4 games to 1 victory for Trotz and the Islanders.
This was evident in all facets of the game. Perhaps most evident in the third period of Game 5. With the Isles holding a 2-0 lead, they turtled and played a neutral zone trap. The counter move from Reirden and the Caps?