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The Washington Capitals (6-4) host the New York Islanders (4-5-1) at Capital One Arena in Washington, District of Columbia on October 31, 2025, starting at 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network. The Capitals are eighth (with 12 points) and the Islanders 16th (9 points) 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 is another of Washington's major contributors currently with 10 total points (two goals and eight assists) to his name.
- With nine points through 10 games (four goals and five assists), Aliaksei Protas has been an important part of Washington's offensive attack this season.
- In seven games played this season, Logan Thompson (5-2-0) has allowed 10 goals.
Islanders
- Bo Horvat has racked up 11 points (1.1 per game) for New York, with six goals and five assists in 10 games (playing 21:02 per game).
- Matthew Schaefer is a key piece of the offense for New York with eight total points this season. He has scored three goals and added five assists in 10 games.
- Kyle Palmieri's four goals and four assists add up to eight points this season.
- Ilya Sorokin is 2-4-1 this season, collecting 172 saves and allowing 26 goals (3.8 goals against average) with an .869 save percentage (51st in the league).
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 |