Islanders vs Capitals Picks and Prediction – 11/2/2023

The New York Islanders head to Washington on Thursday to take on the Capitals. The Islanders are 4-2-2 on the season with a 1-1 road record. The Islanders lost 4-3 in overtime against Detroit in their last game played. New York is 8th best in the NHL with an average of 32.9 shots on goal. Stay up to date with all of our experts NHL Picks. 

Ilya Sorokin will make his 7th start in net for the New York Islanders. Sorokin is 3-1-2 on the season with one shutout. Sorokin carries a 2.98 goals against average with a .910 save percentage. The NY Islanders are allowing an average of 2.88 goals against per game. 

The Washington Capitals remain at home after beating San Jose 3-1 in their last game. The Capitals had three different goal scorers in the victory. Washington is 4-3-1 on the season and have won three straight games. The Capitals carry a 3-2 home ice record. 

Darcy Kuemper will protect the net for the Washington Capitals. Kuemper is 3-2-1 on the season with 18 goals allowed. Kuemper carries a 2.92 goals against average with a .903 save percentage. The Washington Capitals are allowing an average of 3.25 goals per game.