Feb 2, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (42) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Hannah Foslien-Imagn Images
Their last two games required extra time to secure the victory. Tonight, the Caps weren’t messing around with that post-60 minutes nonsense, getting the equalizer and the game-winner in roughly 30 seconds early in the second period, then putting the lockdown on the Isles to ride to victory.
Plus: After ceding the first goal, the Caps had the perfect response with two quick strikes from Martin Fehervary and Anthony Beauvillier – and the team really never looked back.
Minus: After establishing themselves as one of the better “score first” teams in the league, the Caps have hit the skids a little in that department, giving up the first goal to their opponent in seven of their last ten games – including tonight, when a horrific turnover by Tom Wilson led to an easy goal by Mathew Barzal to open the scoring. As games get tighter and tighter down the stretch, comebacks will be tougher to come by; Caps need to get back to their old habits.
Caps Player of the Game: We’ll give it to the new papa for Martin Fehervary, who provided the latest demonstration of Dad Strength with his game-tying goal. Welcome to the world, lil Fehervary!
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