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New York Islanders Three Keys Against Washington Capitals

Dec 27, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders left wing Andrew Ladd (16) reacts after scoring during the third period against the Washington Capitals at Barclays Center. The Islanders won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders left wing Andrew Ladd (16) reacts after scoring during the third period against the Washington Capitals at Barclays Center. The Islanders won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 23, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) has a shot blocked by New York Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk (55) in the third period in game five of the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) has a shot blocked by New York Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk (55) in the third period in game five of the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Don’t Let The Capitals Shoot

Like I said before, the Washington Capitals are scoring a ton of goals right now. TO the tune of 2.45 times their opposition.

How? They have a number of players that are shooting well above the average shooting percentage of 7%-8%. Both T.J. Oshie and Marcus Johansson are riding +20% shooting percentages. Meaning they score a goal for every five shots they get on net.

And that’s not even mentioning Alex Ovechkin, who, while scoring on an average 12% of his shots, has scored just two goals in his last eight games. He’s on pace for 38 goals, a low we haven’t seen from Ovie in four years.

At 31, this either means the the Great 8 is finally starting to slow down, or, and this is the likelier of the two, he’s about to put on a show in the second half of the season.

The Isles have to ensure that Ovie and his incredibly effective teammates have limited chances on net tonight.

The Isles will likely have their new long-term signed goaltender between the pipes, which will provide extra cover, but getting in shooting lanes and keeping the play at the other end will go a long way to getting those two points.

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