Game 23: Washington Capitals @ New York Islanders

When the Capitals tied the game up, our fans at the game where like this:

But when the Islanders scored 3 straight . . . .

I mean, a double minor and a Riberio's two penalties in the 3rd did not help.  Then again, being outshot 19 - 5 in the 3rd and 45 - 24 the whole game does not either.

Islanders 5 - Capitals 2.  

What stings the most is this would have been a great game to make up room on the 8th seed.

And of course, some thoughts on the game: