New York Islanders’ Bo Horvat praised goalie Ilya Sorokin, emphasizing his crucial role and impact during the team’s key matchup against the Washington Capitals.

JG Pageau (SHG), Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal (ENG) scored for the Islanders, while Tom Wilson scored the lone goal for the Capitals. Ilya Sorokin stopped 22-of-23 shots in the win, while Logan Thompson stopped 20-of-22 in the loss.

Rebuilding Islanders defense faces Ovechkin's Capitals. Expect a gritty battle where every goal matters, potentially deciding a parlay's fate.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders look to break a three-game slide with a victory over the Washington Capitals. Washington has a 6-4 record overall and a 3-0-0 record in Metropolitan Division play. The Capitals have allowed 22 goals while scoring 27 for a +5 scoring differential.

Ilya Sorokin made 22 saves for New York Islanders, who ended a three-game losing streak with a 3-1 win against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on Friday. Bo Horvat and Jean-Gabriel Pageau also scored for the Islanders (5-5-1),

The New York Islanders have recalled top prospect Calum Ritchie, who will make his Islanders' debut Friday against the Washington Capitals

Bo Horvat scored the go-ahead goal 4:29 into the third period and Ilya Sorokin made 22 saves, lifting the visiting New York Islanders to a 3-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Friday.

The NHL has three games on Friday spread evenly throughout the night. The Vegas Golden Knights host the Colorado Avalanche in an unusual 4 p.m. et start, then t

WASHINGTON — Mat Barzal explained his tardiness that led to a healthy scratch on Thursday night as an “alarm clock issue” on Friday before returning to the Islanders’ lineup against the Capitals.