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New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals
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7-4NYI record
0-0Series 2026
8-4WSH record
SnapshotData updated Oct 30, 2026 · 6:02 AM EDT
The New York Islanders (7-4) and Washington Capitals (8-4) are Metropolitan rivals. They have not met yet this season. The New York Islanders average 3.1 points per game and allow 2.7; the Washington Capitals average 3.6 and allow 3.1. Next meeting: Wednesday, December 30 at UBS Arena.
Tale of the Tape — 2026
| New York Islanders | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| 7-4-2 | Record | 8-4 |
| #4 | Division place | #2 |
| 3.1 | Points / game | 3.6 |
| 2.7 | Allowed / game | 3.1 |
| +5 | Point differential | +6 |
| 4-2 | Home | 6-2 |
| 3-4 | Road | 2-2 |
| W L L W W | Last 5 | W L W W W |
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Who leads the New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals series this season?
They have not played yet this season.
When do the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals play next?
Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST.
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