New York Islanders at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Washington Capitals on Feb 02, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 1, Washington Capitals 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| New York Islanders score | 1 |
| Washington Capitals score | 4 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Nic Dowd | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:24 | 0.19 | 1.44 |
| 2nd | Anthony Beauvillier | L | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18:28 | 0.30 | 0.90 |
| 3rd | John Carlson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21:36 | 0.79 | 0.85 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 16:38 | NYI | Mathew Barzal | — | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 05:29 | WSH | Martin Fehérváry | Tom Wilson, Nic Dowd | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 06:00 | WSH | Anthony Beauvillier | Matt Roy, Alex Ovechkin | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 08:46 | WSH | Nic Dowd | Rasmus Sandin, Ethen Frank | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 17:35 | WSH | John Carlson | Aliaksei Protas | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.29 | 3.71 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 60.3% | 39.7% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 18 | 27 |
| Blocks | 12 | 23 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:22 | 0.22 | 0.70 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:09 | 0.17 | 0.30 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:24 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:02 | 0.21 | 0.15 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:50 | 0.21 | 0.10 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:14 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:22 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:22 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:56 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:23 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:00 | 0.38 | 0.00 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:35 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:05 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:28 | 0.23 | -0.00 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:34 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:33 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13:56 | 0.89 | -0.10 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:28 | 0.14 | -0.58 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Dowd | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:24 | 0.19 | 1.44 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:28 | 0.30 | 0.90 |
| John Carlson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:36 | 0.79 | 0.85 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:46 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:00 | 0.06 | 0.80 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:25 | 0.03 | 0.79 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:06 | 0.04 | 0.74 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:15 | 0.08 | 0.74 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:23 | 0.05 | 0.74 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:50 | 0.34 | 0.36 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:23 | 0.62 | 0.25 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:19 | 0.35 | 0.10 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:42 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:22 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:29 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:21 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:50 | 0.24 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Rittich | New York Islanders | 21 | 24 | 87.5% | -0.38 | L |
| Clay Stevenson | Washington Capitals | 29 | 30 | 96.7% | 2.47 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the New York Islanders 4–1 on Feb 02, 2026.
Washington Capitals generated 3.71 expected goals to New York Islanders's 3.29 — the run of play matched the result, with Washington Capitals earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Nic Dowd led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.44 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Clay Stevenson stopped 29 of 30, worth 2.47 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 4–1 on Feb 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 4, New York Islanders 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nic Dowd led all skaters at 1.44, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 3.71 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 3.29, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 30 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 25. High-danger chances went 16 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
David Rittich stopped 21 of 24 (-0.38 goals saved above expected); Clay Stevenson stopped 29 of 30 (2.47 goals saved above expected).