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New York heads to Washington, D.C., for a 7:00 PM ET matchup on February 2, 2026 at Capital One Arena.
• The Islanders (30–19–5) saw a three-game win streak snapped in a 4–3 loss to Nashville, with goals from Barzal, Schaefer, and Pageau in the defeat. 
• The Capitals (26–22–7) rallied from a 3–0 deficit to beat Carolina 4–3 in overtime on Jan. 31, a sign of resilience late in the season. 
• This is the fourth meeting of the season between these Metropolitan Division rivals, with Washington holding a 4–1 win in their most recent matchup. 
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