Islanders' Semyon Varlamov Shuts Out Capitals 3-0, Ending Their Winning Streak

Varlamov records his 40th career shutout and second of the season, while Brock Nelson collects a goal and an assist. Capitals' loss marks their first game without center Nicklas Backstrom, putting an end to a three-game winning streak.

Goaltender Semyon Varlamov shut out the Capitals with 32 saves, marking his 40th career shutout and second consecutive of the season.
The Islanders' victory was bolstered by goals from Ryan Pulock, Simon Holmstrom, and Brock Nelson, with the latter also providing an assist during the game.
Despite the Islanders being outshot 32-21, they maintained a strong defense, with a decisive advantage in blocked shots (22-6) and successfully deflecting all three of Washington's power-play opportunities.
The Islanders' defense was further strengthened by the return of Scott Mayfield, who assisted in a goal after a seven-game absence due to a lower-body injury.
The Capitals' three-game winning streak was halted in their first game without center Nicklas Backstrom, who is on leave due to an ongoing hip injury.