Isles win playoff opener against Capitals
The New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 Wednesday to win Game 1 of their playoff matchup. Brock Nelson scored two goals - one to open scoring in the first period and an empty-net goal
•
Apr 16, 2015, 5:47 AM
•
Updated 3,537 days ago
Share:
The New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 Wednesday to win Game 1 of their playoff matchup.
Brock Nelson scored two goals - one to open scoring in the first period and an empty-net goal to seal the victory in the final minutes.
Prior to the game, both John Tavares and Kyle Okposo told News 12 Long Island that they don't pay attention to any underdog labels people may be putting on the team.
"We're gonna go out and just play hard," said Tavares.
The last time the Isles faced the Caps in the playoffs was 1993, when Dale Hunter infamously injured Islanders star Pierre Turgeon with a violent hit following a goal.
Game 2 is Friday at 7 p.m.
More from News 12
1:56
STORM WATCH: Morning snow followed by deep cold on Long Island
0:21
MTA: Train strikes car near Central Islip; 1 hospitalized
0:23
Long Beach man pleads guilty to selling illegal guns in front of his home
0:30
Police: 72-year-old man killed in Long Beach crash
1:28
FDA announces new criteria for what foods can be considered healthy
