Capitals–Islanders rivalry
Consistent playoff matchups 1980s-early 1990s; Islanders lead playoff record 25-17
From Wikipedia
The Capitals–Islanders rivalry is a National Hockey League (NHL) rivalry between the Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders. Both teams compete in the Eastern Conference's Metropolitan Division. The two teams were heated rivals mainly during the 1980s and early 1990s, although tensions have flared once more in the late 2010s and early 2020s.
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All-time
146–125–13–7 (WSH)
Next meeting
TBD
Total
291
Current streak
WSH W2
Most recent
February 2, 2026
Largest victory
NYI 8–1 WSH, March 23, 1982, November 30, 1991<hr>NYI 7–0 WSH, December 29, 1974
Longest streak
WSH W11
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