Vanecek, Wilson lead Capitals past Islanders 2-0Tom Wilson scored early, Alex Ovechkin added an empty-net goal late, and Vitek Vanecek made 23 saves to lead the Washington Capitals to a 2-0 victory over the New York Islanders.
Nelson helps Islanders beat Penguins 5-3 to reach 2nd roundBrock Nelson scored twice in New Yorkโs three-goal second period and the Islanders advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6.
Sorokin, Islanders beat Penguins 4-1 in Game 4 to tie seriesIlya Sorokin stopped 29 shots, Oliver Wahlstrom and Ryan Pulock each had a goal and an assist and the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 in Game 4 Saturday to even the first-round series.