How to watch Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders on TV, livestream

The Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders face off in a tough division rivalry game.

As the playoffs approach for the Washington Capitals, who hold first place in the Metropolitan Division, every game is important. Both the Capitals and their division foes, the New York Islanders, are on recent winning streaks, but while Washington has a postseason to look forward to, New York’s season will be ending in a few week’s time.

Here is everything you need to know to tune into this game between the Capitals and Islanders.

New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals

Date: March,16,2018

Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn New York

Time: 7:00 PM ET

TV: NBCSN

Livestream: Fubo.TV

The Islanders have been all but mathematically eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs.

The Capitals are still hanging onto the top spot in the Metropolitan Division, where they are fighting off the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers for the division title. Every point and every game counts. With 85 points, the Capitals are tied with the Penguins and four points ahead of the Flyers.

Alex Ovechkin made history on Monday, scoring his 600th career goal. He becomes the 20th player in history to reach that milestone, and he is the Capitals’ leading scorer. Ovechkin will be a challenge for the Islanders.

The series between the Islanders and Capitals is currently 1-1 with both teams winning a game on their home ice. This game is the first of a home and home series. The Islanders took 3-1 decision in December and the Capitals took a 4-3 victory back in November. The Islanders are 5-3 -0 in their last eight games against the Capitals.

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Can the Islanders play the role of spoiler as they host the Capitals ahead of their playoff push? Tune in Friday to find out.