Caps will face Panthers in Game 1 on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at FLA Live Arena; All first-round games to be available regionally on NBC Sports Washington and MyTeams app
Brock Nelson and Anders Lee scored first-period goals, Mathew Barzal had three assists and Semyon Varlamov made 26 saves as the New York Islanders routed the playoff-bound Washington Capitals 5-1 on Thursday night.
The impact several rookies are making on the NHL is one of the major storylines of the 2021-22 season. Each week, NHL.com will examine topics related to this season s class in the Rookie Watch.This week, a look at the top five NHL rookies from the Metropolitan Division.
Week 26 will be among the most challenging weeks of the season for the Capitals with three strong opponents on the schedule. It is a useful measuring stick to see how this team compares to other postseason participants.