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The Washington Capitals (6-4) and the New York Islanders (4-5-1) take the ice in Washington, District of Columbia on October 31, 2025 at Capital One Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network. The Capitals sit in eighth place and the Islanders are 16th in the Eastern Conference.
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Capitals vs. Islanders: Oct. 31 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: NHL Network
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
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Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.7 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.2 | 1st |
| Shots | 29.1 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.6 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 18.75% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 67.86% | 27th |
Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.4 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.8 | 27th |
| Shots | 30.2 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.9 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 16.67% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.88% | 23rd |
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Capitals vs. Islanders Top Players
Capitals
- One of Washington's top offensive options this season is Tom Wilson, who has recorded 11 points in 10 games.
- Dylan Strome has two goals and eight assists for Washington to compile 10 total points (1.0 per game).
- Washington's scoring effort is aided by Aliaksei Protas' 10 points. He's contributed five assists.
- As Washington's top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 5 wins and 2 losses this season while allowing 10 goals with 152 saves.
Islanders
- Bo Horvat's 11 points make him a vital offensive option for New York. He has six goals and five assists in 10 games.
- Kyle Palmieri has totaled eight total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has four goals and four assists.
- Mathew Barzal has netted two goals on the season, chipping in six assists.
- Ilya Sorokin has a 2-4-1 record this season, with an .869 save percentage (51st in the league). He has 172 saves, and has given up 26 goals (3.8 goals against average).
Capitals vs. Islanders Injury Report
Capitals
Ethen Frank: Out (Upper Body),
Dylan Strome: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Rasmus Sandin: Out (Upper Body)
Islanders
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Ethan Bear: Out (Undisclosed),
Pierre Engvall: Out (Ankle),
Maxim Shabanov: Out (Upper Body)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 5-1 | Away |
| 10/25/2025 | Senators | L 7-1 | Home |
| 10/28/2025 | Stars | L 1-0 | Away |
| 10/31/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 11/1/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 11/5/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
| 11/6/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2025 | Flyers | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/28/2025 | Bruins | L 5-2 | Away |
| 10/30/2025 | Hurricanes | L 6-2 | Away |
| 10/31/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 11/2/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 11/4/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 11/7/2025 | Wild | - | Home |