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Capitals vs. Islanders Game Thread

Barry Trotz and the Islanders come to town for a Metro-style reunion

By Becca H
New York Islanders v Washington Capitals Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images
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  • Previews of tonight’s Metro throwdown with the Islanders from Vogs, Peerless, and NoVa Caps, and be sure to check out our SB Nation pals over at Lighthouse Hockey for the other side of tonight’s matchup.
  • Tonight marks the much-anticipated return of Barry Trotz to DC, where a tribute video awaits him... even if he doesn’t think he deserves one. [WaPo, WashTimes, Newsday, NY Post, ESPN]
  • The eye injury that’s kept Braden Holtby out of the last two games has taken a bit longer to mend than expected, but everyone’s hopeful he can start tonight. [NHL, WaPo, NoVa Caps, RMNB]

Have at it, babes.