Dylan Strome's hat trick led the Washington Capitals to a 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders. Strome's three goals marked his third career hat trick, while goalie Charlie Lindgren made 33 saves for the Capitals. Hudson Fasching scored for the Islanders in the third period, with Ilya Sorokin stopping 33 shots. The Islanders, who will miss the playoffs for the second time in four seasons, have lost four of their last five games, while the Capitals clinched the Metropolitan Division title and are gearing up for the playoffs.
In a significant play, Lindgren made crucial saves during an Islanders power play. Meanwhile, Washington's Alex Ovechkin notched his 28th assist of the season, marking a milestone in his career as he surpassed Wayne Gretzky's career goals record. The Capitals will conclude their regular season against Pittsburgh, while the Islanders will finish their season against the Blue Jackets.