National Hockey League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Washington 2, NY Islanders 1
Thursday, January 20, 2011 7:00 PM
When: 7:00 PM ET, Thursday, January 20, 2011
Where: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, New York
Referees: Gord Dwyer, Dave Jackson
Linesmen: Steve Barton, David Brisebois
Attendance: 9119
Final Scoring Summary
 
Final123T
Washington 1102
NY Islanders 0101
Team Records
 
Team W/L Home Away Streak
Washington 26-14-5-3 16-5-2-3 10-9-3-0 W1
NY Islanders 14-24-3-4 8-10-1-3 6-14-2-1 L2
Recap Quick Hits
  • With this loss, the New York Islanders have a 8-10-1-3 record at home this season. The Washington Capitals have a 10-9-3-0 record on the road.
  • NY Islanders has a streak of 2 straight up losses. The Islanders have won 4 of their last 10 games.
  • Washington has a streak of 1 straight up win. The Capitals have won 5 of their last 10 games.
  • Michael Grabner played for 14:58 during 19 shifts and scored 1 point. Michael Grabner had 1 goal and 0 assists.
  • Nicklas Backstrom played for 20:17 during 22 shifts and scored 2 points. Nicklas Backstrom had 1 goal and 1 assist.
  • NY Islanders had 6 powerplay opportunities and converted 0 of them.
  • Washington had 2 powerplay opportunities and converted 0 of them.
Top Game Performances
Washington   NY Islanders
Nicklas Backstrom 2 Points Michael Grabner 1
Nicklas Backstrom 1 Goals Michael Grabner 1
Alexander Ovechkin 2 Assists Joshua Bailey 1
N/A Power Play Goals N/A
N/A Short Handed Goals N/A
Braden Holtby .960 Save Percentage Rick DiPietro .917
Braden Holtby 24 Saves Rick DiPietro 22
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Shots Goals PP PK PIM FW
Washington 24 2 0-2 6-6 12 34
NY Islanders 25 1 0-6 2-2 4 21
Upcoming Games
  • NY Islanders will play their next game on the road against Buffalo. The Islanders have a W/L % of .400 after a win and .267 after a loss.
  • Washington will play their next game on the road against Toronto. The Capitals have a W/L % of .640 after a win and .455 after a loss.