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Capitals Extend Win Streak to Four, Defeat Islanders 4-1

12/1/2025

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The Washington Capitals defeated the New York Islanders 4-1, extending their win streak to four games.
Tom Wilson scored twice, and Alex Ovechkin and Aliaksei Protas added empty-net goals for the Capitals.
The Islanders suffered their third straight loss and face injuries to Kyle Palmieri and Alexander Romanov.
Coach Patrick Roy noted strong defense but urged improved scoring, citing six goals in five homestand games.

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The Washington Capitals defeated the New York Islanders 4-1, extending their win streak to four games.
Tom Wilson scored twice, and Alex Ovechkin and Aliaksei Protas added empty-net goals for the Capitals.
The Islanders suffered their third straight loss and face injuries to Kyle Palmieri and Alexander Romanov.
Coach Patrick Roy noted strong defense but urged improved scoring, citing six goals in five homestand games.