Washington Capitals Metro Division Preview – New York Islanders

Up next in the Washington Capitals Metropolitan Division preview is the New York Islanders, who made the playoffs last year as a wildcard. This off-season, the Islanders had quite a bit of turnover, letting go of a couple of prominent names while picking up a couple of experienced journeymen as well as a familiar face Caps fans know. What exactly will the Islanders bring this season and how will the Capitals prepare for them?

Of all the moments between the Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders, the most notable one would have to be in 1987 in what is known as the “Easter Epic,” a game 7 that went into four overtimes with New York being the victor. It is notable because it is the…