The Islanders have lost three straight and four of five overall. They dropped to 1-3-2 in matinee games this season with six remaining. Wilson opened the scoring when he tapped in a pass from Ovechkin on the power play at 7:37 of the first period. Ryan Leonard, the eighth overall pick in the 2023 draft, also picked up an assist on the play.

WASHINGTON -- Jakob Chychrun extended his goal streak to five games when he scored the go-ahead goal at 16:04 of the third period, and the Washington Capitals rallied for a 4-2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Capital One Arena on Friday.

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Washington Capitals (15-9-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (12-6-7, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals visit the Los Angeles Kings after the Kings took down the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 in overtime.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are on the road to take on the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. The Washington Capitals come into this game with a 5-4-1 record in their last 10 games, having lost three of their last six. They lost last Saturday night to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Toronto Maple Leafs blew a 2-0 lead on Friday night against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. The Leafs took a 2-1 lead into the third period, but couldn’t hold on.

Jakob Chychrun scored his 10th goal on a one-timer with 3:56 left, and the Washington Capitals rallied from two goals down to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2

The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped to 10-11-3 after a 4-2 loss to the Washington Capitals on Friday. Toronto held a 2-0 lead but gave up four straight goals as defensive issues returned.

Snapshots from the New York Islanders' 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on November 30, 2025. Photo credit: Dennis DaSilva /New York Islanders, Sam Johnston /New York Islanders, Emeline Malkin /New York Islanders and Steven Ryan NHLI via Getty Images