Strome's Hat Trick and a Strong Defensive Stand Propel Caps Victory Over Islanders

In the latest episode of Locked On Capitals, the focus was on the Washington Capitals' strong performance against the New York Islanders, where they secured a 3-1 victory at UBS Arena. Key players like Dylan Strome excelled, scoring a hat trick that included a power-play goal and solid contributions throughout the game. Strome's efforts not only marked his career-high 28 goals and 80 points but also helped extend Alex Ovechkin's point streak to eight games. The Capitals needed this win desperately, especially after struggling offensively in their recent outings. Defensively, the Capitals showed resilience with substitutes like Dylan McIlrath and Alex Alexeyev stepping up in the absence of regulars John Carlson and Jakob Chychrun. The defensive unit effectively protected goaltender Charlie Lindgren, who made 34 saves with an impressive .971 save percentage, marking a turnaround in his performance. Overall, this match provided a much-needed boost for the Capitals as they gear up for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, highlighting both individual and team efforts that they hope to build upon in the coming games. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins! Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV into your gaming and entertainment hub with Fire TV Stick 4K devices — no console required. Head to Amazon.com/firetvlockedon to get started. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and compatible controller required. Upwork Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. With Upwork, you can find specialized freelancers in marketing, development, design, and more—experts ready to help you take your business to the next level. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.