Capitals Blanked by Islanders

The Washington Capitals failed on four power play chances to lose a 2-0 decision to the New York Islanders on Day 56 and fall three games below .500. Washington is now 11-14-3 for the season and fading fast in the Wales Conference.

After a scoreless first period that saw Washington miss on two power play chances, the Islanders took control in the second. Hagman scored first from Peca and Delmore at 8:01, before Sakic netted from Hossa at 13:03. The Capitals had another chance with the extra man when Sedin went to the box for cross-checking at 18:48, but the offense couldn't get anything going.

Washington had one more chance on the power play in the final period, but solid play from the New York penalty killers kept the Capitals off the board.

Manny Legace made 29 saves to take a tough loss and fall to 9-13-1 for the season. David Aebischer stopped all 21 shots he faced to improve to 13-3-4.

The Capitals will try to get back on track on Day 60 in Anaheim against the Ducks.