Washington Capitals 43-30-9 · 95 PTS Capitals vs Islanders
WSH lead all-time 146-132-13 · 291 meetings since 1974
Next meeting: December 30, 2026
New York Islanders 43-34-5 · 91 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2025-2026 Season Series
WSH lead 3-1
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-11 | WSH @ NYI | 4-2 | WSH | |
| 2025-10-31 | NYI @ WSH | 3-1 | NYI | |
| 2025-11-30 | WSH @ NYI | 4-1 | WSH | |
| 2026-02-03 | NYI @ WSH | 1-4 | WSH |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 10 Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-03 | 2025-2026 | NYI @ WSH | 1-4 | WSH | |
| 2025-11-30 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ NYI | 4-1 | WSH | |
| 2025-10-31 | 2025-2026 | NYI @ WSH | 3-1 | NYI | |
| 2025-10-11 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ NYI | 4-2 | WSH | |
| 2025-04-15 | 2024-2025 | WSH @ NYI | 3-1 | WSH | |
| 2025-04-06 | 2024-2025 | WSH @ NYI | 1-4 | NYI | |
| 2024-11-29 | 2024-2025 | NYI @ WSH | 4-5 | WSH | |
| 2023-12-29 | 2023-2024 | WSH @ NYI | 1-5 | NYI | |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-2024 | NYI @ WSH | 2-3 | WSH | |
| 2023-11-11 | 2023-2024 | WSH @ NYI | 4-1 | WSH |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
7WSH wins
4NYI wins
11Games
0OT/SO games
30-27Goals (WSH-NYI)
5.2Goals/game
| Season | GP | WSH W | NYI W | WSH goals | NYI goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 7 |
| 2024-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| 2023-2024 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 11 |
Washington Capitals have won 2 straight meetings.
Highest-scoring meeting: NYI 4, WSH 5 — November 29, 2024 (9 goals).
Most lopsided: WSH 1, NYI 5 — December 29, 2023.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1974
146WSH wins
132NYI wins
13Ties
291Games
887-914Goals (WSH-NYI)
First meeting: October 20, 1974 — NYI 5, WSH 0.
| Decade | GP | WSH W | NYI W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 34 | 20 | 14 | |
| 2010s | 46 | 28 | 18 | |
| 2000s | 37 | 22 | 13 | 2 |
| 1990s | 61 | 39 | 19 | 3 |
| 1980s | 92 | 36 | 51 | 5 |
| 1970s | 21 | 1 | 17 | 3 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Capitals vs Islanders games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tom Wilson | WSH | 11 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
 B. Horvat | NYI | 11 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
 Alex Ovechkin | WSH | 10 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
 Dylan Strome | WSH | 10 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
 Jean-Gabriel Pageau | NYI | 9 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
 Aliaksei Protas | WSH | 9 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2026 | 2026-2027 | WSH @ NYI | New York |
| January 23, 2027 | 2026-2027 | NYI @ WSH | Washington |
| March 2, 2027 | 2026-2027 | WSH @ NYI | New York |
| March 17, 2027 | 2026-2027 | NYI @ WSH | Washington |
Capitals vs Islanders — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Capitals and Islanders?
- The Washington Capitals lead the all-time series 146-132-13 across 291 meetings (regular season and playoffs).
- When did the Capitals and Islanders first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on October 20, 1974: NYI 5, WSH 0.
- When do the Capitals play the Islanders next?
- The Washington Capitals and New York Islanders meet next on December 30, 2026 in New York.
- Who won the last Capitals vs Islanders game?
- The Washington Capitals won the most recent meeting 4-1, on February 3, 2026.
- What is the Capitals' record against the Islanders?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Washington Capitals are 7-4 against the New York Islanders across 11 meetings (regular season and playoffs), outscoring them 30-27 along the way.
- Who leads the 2025-2026 season series between the Capitals and Islanders?
- The Washington Capitals lead the 2025-2026 season series 3-1 through 4 games.
- Who has the most points in Capitals vs Islanders games?
- Tom Wilson leads all skaters with 10 points (5 goals, 5 assists) in 11 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.