NHLSeries starts 12/30
Capitals8-6-0
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Islanders7-5-2
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# NHL
Capitals vs Islanders prediction
Washington Capitals at New York Islanders, Wednesday 30 December, 4:00 PM ET at UBS Arena. Our line gives the Islanders a 50% chance.
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5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Capitals
- GoalsAlex Tuch10
- AssistsDylan Strome9
- PointsAlex Tuch12
Islanders
- GoalsBo Horvat7
- AssistsMatthew Schaefer10
- PointsBo Horvat14
Season averages
| WSH | Stat | NYI |
|---|---|---|
| 3.23 | Goals Against Average | 2.71 |
| 28.1 | Shots Against per Game | 26.2 |
| 77.3 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 86.0 |
| 10 | Power Play Goals Against | 7 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 3.38 | Goals For per Game | 2.79 |
| 27.8 | Shots per Game | 25.5 |
| 6 | Power Play Goals | 7 |
| 17.6 | Power Play Percentage | 15.9 |
| 1 | Short Handed Goals | 2 |
Last five games
Capitals
- Wvs BUF4-3 OT
- Wvs PHI5-2
- Wat NSH4-3
- Lvs MIN5-1
- Lvs DAL6-5
Islanders
- Lvs LA3-2 OT
- Lat DAL6-3
- Wat NSH4-3 SO
- Wat MIN4-3 OT
- Lvs EDM4-0
Injury report
Capitals
- Vincent DesharnaisInjured Reserve
- Rasmus SandinInjured Reserve
- Patrick ThomasInjured Reserve
Islanders
- Ryan PulockOut
- Matias MaccelliInjured Reserve
- Calum RitchieInjured Reserve
- Alexander RomanovInjured Reserve
- Mathew BarzalInjured Reserve
Game info
- Venue
- UBS Arena, Elmont, NY
- TV
- MSGSN, MNMT
- Season series
- Series starts 12/30
Capitals and Islanders this season
- Wed 30 DecCapitals at IslandersWed 4:00 PM ET
- Fri 22 JanIslanders at CapitalsFri 7:00 PM ET
- Mon 1 MarCapitals at IslandersMon 7:00 PM ET
- Wed 17 MarIslanders at CapitalsWed 7:00 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Capitals vs Islanders?
4:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Wednesday 30 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Capitals vs Islanders on?
ESPN lists MSGSN, MNMT for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Capitals vs Islanders?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the New York Islanders a 50% chance, so a call on them pays x2.01. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Capitals vs Islanders played?
At UBS Arena in Elmont, NY, the home of the New York Islanders.
How many times do the Capitals and Islanders play this season?
This season's schedule has 4 games between them.
When do the Capitals and Islanders play next?
Friday 22 January 2027 at 7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Islanders at the Capitals.
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