Capitals Overcome Two-Goal Deficit to Beat Islanders in Overtime Thriller

Jakob Chychrun's overtime goal sealed Washington's ninth comeback win of the season, exposing ongoing struggles for the Islanders.

The Washington Capitals defeated the New York Islanders 5-4 in overtime, marking their ninth comeback victory this season out of 16 total wins.
Jakob Chychrun scored the game-winner in overtime, capping off a resilient third-period rally by the Capitals after trailing 4-2.
Tom Wilson and Dylan Strome played pivotal roles in the comeback, each scoring in the third period to erase the Islanders' lead.
The Islanders, who held a two-goal advantage heading into the final frame, continued their season-long trend of late-game collapses despite a strong second period performance.
Washington's head coach Spencer Carbery praised the team's character and resiliency but expressed frustration over the need to frequently overcome deficits.