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New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Islanders (7-6-4) visit the Washington Capitals (10-6-0) on Wednesday, March 17, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC. TV: MSGSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders.

NHLWednesday, March 17, 2027
New York Islanders logoNew York Islanders7-6-4
7:00 PM ETMar 17, 2027
Washington Capitals logoWashington Capitals10-6-0
DateMar 17, 2027
Time7:00 PM ET
VenueCapital One Arena, Washington, DC
TVMSGSN

Team comparison

New York IslandersWashington Capitals
Goals per game
2.9
3.5
Goals allowed per game
3.1
3.3
7-6-4Record10-6-0
5th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding4th in Metropolitan Division
3-5Road record / home record7-4
LLLLWLast 5WWLLW
L4StreakW2

Team stats

New York IslandersWashington Capitals
Goals Against Average
2.94
3.31
Shots Against per Game
29.1
27.6
Penalty Kill Percentage
86.7
77.8
Power Play Goals Against
8
12
Short Handed Goals Against
0
0
Goals For per Game
2.82
3.50
Shots per Game
25.8
27.1
Power Play Goals
8
8
Power Play Percentage
15.4
18.2
Short Handed Goals
2
1
Penalty Minutes
232
168

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New York Islanders
Matias Maccelli LW · Lower Body
Injured Reserve
Mathew Barzal C · Knee
Injured Reserve
Ryan Pulock D · Upper Body
Out
Calum Ritchie C · Lower Body
Injured Reserve
Alexander Romanov D · Knee - Surgery
Injured Reserve
Washington Capitals
Rasmus Sandin D · Knee - Surgery
Injured Reserve
Vincent Desharnais D · Abdomen - Surgery
Injured Reserve
Patrick Thomas C · Upper Body
Injured Reserve

Recent form

New York IslandersLLLLW
Nov 9, 2026 · at San Jose SharksL 2-3
Nov 7, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 4-5
Nov 5, 2026 · vs Carolina HurricanesL 3-5
Oct 31, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersL 0-4
Oct 29, 2026 · at Minnesota WildW 4-3
Washington CapitalsWWLLW
Nov 10, 2026 · at Ottawa SenatorsW 3-2
Nov 7, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersW 4-3
Nov 3, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsL 5-6
Nov 1, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-5
Oct 29, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsW 4-3

Season series

Series starts 12/30
Mar 17, 2027NYI 0, WSH 0
Mar 1, 2027WSH 0, NYI 0
Jan 22, 2027NYI 0, WSH 0
Dec 30, 2026WSH 0, NYI 0

Team pages

New York Islanders
Schedule, roster and statsWashington Capitals
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals?

The game is on Wednesday, March 17, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.

How can I watch New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals?

TV: MSGSN.

What are the records of the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals?

New York Islanders: 7-6-4. Washington Capitals: 10-6-0.

Who is injured for New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Islanders: Matias Maccelli, Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock, Calum Ritchie. Washington Capitals: Rasmus Sandin, Vincent Desharnais, Patrick Thomas. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals played?

Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.

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