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Stephen Nover's NHL Thursday Terminator
(NHL) NY Islanders vs. Washington,
Money Line: -128.00 Washington (Home)
Result: Win
Money Line: -128.00 Washington (Home)
Result: Win
The Islanders are coming off their highest monthly win total in 16 years. The Capitals are coming off their first losing month in two years.
But I see things getting reversed here. The Capitals have the superior goalie and firepower. The Capitals have been home since early Monday following a disappointing three-game trip. That's ample time for them to regroup.
The Capitals haven't been that far off. They went 1-2 on their Canadian trip with the two losses each coming by one goal.
Washington's best players have strong histories against the Islanders. Goalie Braden Holtby is 12-3-3 versus New York, Alex Ovechkin averages more than a point per game against the Islanders and Nicklas Backstrom has 33 points in 34 games versus the Islanders.
But I see things getting reversed here. The Capitals have the superior goalie and firepower. The Capitals have been home since early Monday following a disappointing three-game trip. That's ample time for them to regroup.
The Capitals haven't been that far off. They went 1-2 on their Canadian trip with the two losses each coming by one goal.
Washington's best players have strong histories against the Islanders. Goalie Braden Holtby is 12-3-3 versus New York, Alex Ovechkin averages more than a point per game against the Islanders and Nicklas Backstrom has 33 points in 34 games versus the Islanders.
