Capitals Swamped by Islanders

The Washington Capitals ended a run of 188:36 without a goal, but the Islanders were too much on Day 121 and cruised to a 6-3 victory. The loss was Washington's sixth in a row and dropped the club to 23-34-9.

After a scoreless opening 20 minutes, New York took the lead on Schneider's goal from Poulin and Shishkanov at 3:30. The Capitals rallied with a pair of markers to take the lead. Patrick Marleau struck first from Radoslav Suchy and Frantisek Lukes at 5:42, before Peter Tenkrat converted from Nik Antropov and Oleg Saprykin at 11:45. The Isles came right back with two goals in a 19 second span. Hagman got the first from Ehrhoff at 12:19, and Nagy netted the second from Ehrhoff and Hagman at 12:38. Washington tied the game two minutes later on the power play. Jonathan Cheechoo was the scorer from Artem Chubarov and Cory Sarich at 14:38. New York regained the elead for good on Shishkanov's 19th of the season from Peca and Schneider at 15:52.

The Islanders dominated the action in the final period and scored two more goals to put the game away. Chara got the first from Sakic at 6:50, before Poulin converted from McAmmond and Carney at 13:32.

JS Giguere made 21 saves in the loss. Kevin Weekes stopped seven of eight shots he faced in relief. David Aebischer picked up the win after making 22 saves.

The Capitals visit Tampa Bay on Day 125.