New York at Washington

New York defeated Florida three games to one in the Qualifying Round to earn the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Barry Trotz led the Capitals to the 2018 Stanley Cup championship, and now he coaches the Islanders. New York got great goaltending against the Panthers, allowing a total of only seven goals in the four games. Semyon Varlamov owns a 19-14-6 record and a 2.62 goals-against average, with a .914 save percentage for New York this season. Capitals goalie Braden Holtby made three appearances against the Islanders this season and gave up eight goals for a 3.85 GAA. The Caps have lost five of their last seven games dating to March, and New York has won its last six conference quarterfinal games. Washington has lost six straight after allowing two or fewer goals its previous game. Play the Islanders on the puckline.