Caps try to slow down high-paced Islanders attack
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In something of a role reversal from recent years, the grinding Washington Capitals host the high-scoring New York Islanders in a Metropolitan Division battle on Wednesday.
With Alex Ovechkin leading the way, scoring hasn't been much of an issue for Washington, traditionally. This season, however, the Capitals' average of 2.39 goals per game is better than only the San Jose Sh