Islanders and Capitals face off in a pivotal Metro Division game after both lost their season openers.

The New York Islanders and Washington Capitals meet at UBS Arena after both lost their season openers—Islanders to Pittsburgh 4-3, Capitals to Boston 3-1. The Islanders, retooling after a playoff miss, are integrating 18-year-old defenseman Matthew Schaefer and relying on returning stars like Mathew Barzal and Bo Horvat. The Capitals, aiming to repeat their 111-point, Eastern Conference-leading success from last season, are counting on Alex Ovechkin’s 44 goals and a young, high-scoring core, despite a 0-for-5 power play performance. Both teams seek momentum in a key Metropolitan Division rivalry clash.