New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Picks and Predictions April 15th 2025

New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals April 15th 2025

The Capitals and Islanders are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN. The Islanders will host the game at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Islanders are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Capitals.

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Washington vs. New York Key Information

• Teams: Capitals at Islanders
• Where: UBS Arena Elmont
• Date: Tuesday, April 15th
• Betting Odds NYI -109 | WAS -109 O/U 5.5

The Capitals Can Win If…

With a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals are now 50-21-9. Washington held a 2-1 lead after the first period, but Carolina scored the final three goals, including an empty-netter.

The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score landed right on that number. Washington, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.

Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season with a power-play strike, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal in the Capitals’ 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Ovechkin took 5 shots on goal, and Duhaime had 3.

After a scoreless start, the Capitals got on the board with 44 seconds left in the first period. They added another goal just 11 seconds before the end of the period. Washington recorded 21 shots on goal and had 15 giveaways.

Defensively, the Capitals will look to bounce back after giving up three unanswered goals to the Hurricanes, including two in the 2nd period and one more in the 3rd. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but Washington’s defense struggled, allowing 44 shots on goal. The Capitals also had just two takeaways and 20 hits.

• Through their last three regular season contests, Washington has a record of 1-2. The team’s record vs the puck line was just 1-2, in addition to an over-under mark of 2-1.
• The Capitals have gone 3-7 over their last ten regular season games. In these contests, the team went just 3-7 against the spread, while going 7-3 on the over-under.

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The Islanders Can Win If…

The Islanders fell to 35-33-12 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Entering as underdogs on the puck line, the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6. The Islanders’ defense struggled, allowing the Rangers to score first at 16:16 in the opening period.

Casey Cizikas put the Islanders on the board at 15:22 in the second period, cutting the Rangers’ lead to 2-1. Brock Nelson added another goal for the Islanders later in the second, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals, including one at 14:42 in the third period.

Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his 5th in the Islanders’ 5-2 loss to the Rangers. New York took 37 shots on goal but only managed to find the net twice, with Cizikas scoring 4:38 into the second period and Nelson adding another with just 8 seconds left in the period.

Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist of the season on Cizikas’ goal, while Simon Holmstrom recorded his 4th assist. Kyle Palmieri contributed his 4th assist on Nelson’s goal, and Anders Lee added his 3rd assist of the season.

The Islanders gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the game and allowed two more in the third period, including an empty-netter, resulting in a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, while the Islanders’ defense recorded 12 takeaways and 17 hits.

• Across New York’s last three regular season games, their record sits at 1-2. This also includes going 2-1 ATS, and posting an over-under record of 2-1.
• Across New York’s last ten regular season games, their record sits at 3-7. Their record vs the puck line sits at 4-6 in these matchups, while posting a 6-4 over-under mark.

The Lean

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Islanders to pick up on a win over the Capitals at home. With the moneyline sitting at -109, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Islanders straight-up.

For a puck line pick, we are going with the Islanders to win and cover. Look for the Islanders to win this one by multiple goals over the Capitals.

With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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Capitals, Islanders Meet Again After Ovechkin’s Historic Moment

Just over a week after Alex Ovechkin etched his name atop the NHL’s all-time goal list, the Washington Capitals and New York Islanders will square off again — this time without the historic stakes but with a shared focus on finishing the regular season strong. With the playoffs on the horizon for Washington and offseason evaluations beginning for New York, Tuesday’s rematch in Elmont still holds plenty of meaning.

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Capitals Refocusing After Milestone Distraction

The Capitals (50-21-9, 109 points) clinched both the Metropolitan Division and the top seed in the Eastern Conference weeks ago, and it’s shown. They’ve gone 3-6-1 over their last 10 games and were outscored 11-1 in a weekend sweep by the Columbus Blue Jackets.

“Obviously, it’s not ideal,” said winger Tom Wilson. “There’s been a lot going on. We don’t want to make excuses.”

Much of that “going on” was centered around Ovechkin, who on April 6 scored his record-breaking 895th NHL goal to surpass Wayne Gretzky for the all-time lead. That goal came in a 4-1 loss to the Islanders, and Washington hasn’t looked the same since.

Ovechkin ended a three-game goal drought on Sunday with the Capitals’ lone tally in another 4-1 loss to Columbus.

“We have two games to go, but we understand what we’re trying to set ourselves up for,” said head coach Spencer Carbery. “That’s the real objective.”

With a playoff matchup looming, Tuesday’s contest gives Washington a chance to shake off recent struggles, tighten up defensively, and rediscover its scoring rhythm.

Islanders Turning the Page, Finding Positives

The Islanders (35-33-12, 82 points) were officially eliminated from playoff contention on Saturday after a shootout loss to Philadelphia, but responded with a pride-filled 1-0 win over the Devils on Sunday.

“It just shows the type of person he is, player he is, teammate he is,” said Bo Horvat of goaltender Ilya Sorokin, who returned from a lower-body injury to post his first shutout since January.

Sorokin made 25 saves to earn the 22nd shutout of his career, tying him for second-most in franchise history with Islanders legend Billy Smith. While the win did little to change the standings, it provided a boost for a team playing for pride and evaluating young talent.

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Despite missing the playoffs for only the second time in seven seasons, New York has found some encouragement in recent performances from veterans and newcomers alike. Tuesday’s game offers another opportunity to build toward a more consistent future — and play spoiler one more time against a division rival.

A Rematch Without the Hype, but With Purpose

While this rematch won’t come with the record-breaking fanfare of April 6, the motivations remain clear. Washington needs to shake off its funk and enter the playoffs with momentum, while the Islanders aim to finish strong and give their fans something to cheer about at home.

“You play the game to win, no matter the standings,” said Capitals defenseman Luke Hughes last week — and that mindset applies now more than ever.