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Capitals vs. Islanders Game 5 Game Thread

The Caps look to hold off elimination for yet another day as they take on the Isles in Game 5

By Becca H
New York Islanders v Washington Capitals - Game Four Photo by Elsa/Getty Images

Last Game: August 18 - Capitals 3, Islanders 2

Special Teams: Capitals penalty kill: 18-for-19 (94.7%); Capitals power play: 4-for-16 (25.0%)

Goaltending Matchup: Braden Holtby (2-4-1, .909 sv%) vs. Semyon Varlamov (6-2-0, .927 sv%)

WAS Leading Scorers: John Carlson (0-6-6)
NYI Leading Scorers: Anthony Beauvillier (4-3-7), Josh Bailey (1-6-7), Mathew Barzal (3-4-7)

From the good side:

“If we play every period like that, it’s going to be really, really hard to beat us.” - Braden Holtby

“Ride together, die together, you know?” - T.J. Oshie

Have at it, babes!