NHL Playoffs New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals Game 1

Islanders 4, Capitals 1 [Game 1 Stats]

Recipe for a victory: The Islanders outshot the Capitals, had better scoring chances and had better goaltending.

5 Themes from Game 1: Youth, goalies, structure...

Earlier we covered the game details and turning points of the New York Islanders' 4-1 Game 1 win over the Washington Capitals. Now here are some themes to watch from tonight and as the series continues.

NYI 4, Caps 1: Nelson nets two as Isles win Game 1

Brock Nelson scored twice in his second career NHL playoff game as the New York Islanders cruised to a methodical 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals in Game 1.

Watch: Brock Nelson Scores 1st for Isles in Game 1

Islanders/Capitals [Playoff Game 1 Thread]

Preview, lineups and in-game discussion of Game 1 between the Islanders and Capitals.

Cappy Pre-Gamer: Game 1 vs. Caps

Special for the playoffs: LHH community member Les Beaver's brings another in his ongoing series of dramatic interpretations of what Jack Capuano's pre-game pep talks sound like.

[Gameday Bits] Oh God. It's here.

NHL news and notes for Islanders fans. A massive amount of info awaits as the Islanders begin the playoffs tonight against the Washington Capitals.

[Bits] Young Guns & Old Dogs

NHL news and notes for Islanders fans. More Caps-Isles previews, with the young Islanders gearing up and the veterans leaning on their experience.

Practice Updates: Hamonic, Grabo, the Karate Kid

Travis Hamonic's outlook is unofficially bleak, Mikhail Grabovski gets his reps, and Ralph Macchio is ready to fight for your honor.

Injury progress impacts several lineup decisions

The progress of injuries to Travis Hamonic, Frans Nielsen and Mikhail Grabovski loom large for the New York Islanders' playoff series with the Washington Capitals.

Isles vs. Caps Playoff Schedule, TV Info

The New York Islanders open the playoffs Wednesday in Washington, while Nassau Coliseum reopens for Game 3 Sunday at noon.