Sorokin's 25 saves helped the Islanders defeat the Washingtons
The team of Kuznetsov and Ovechkin is still outside the playoff zone.
“Washington Capitals” in the home game of the NHL lost “New York Islanders” – 1:2 in a series of free throws.
As part of the New Yorkers, Russian defender Alexander Romanov made an assist. Goalkeeper Ilya Sorokin parried 25 shots.
Washington is 12th in the Eastern Conference with 77 points, five points behind the playoff zone. Islanders (87) are in 8th place.