Chychrun, Wilson power Capitals to comeback 5-4 OT win over Islanders

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Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates his goal next to New York Islanders right wing Simon Holmstrom (10) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) shoots the puck against New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals center Hendrix Lapierre (29) skates with the puck past New York Islanders right wing Hudson Fasching (20) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) celebrates his goal against New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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New York Islanders center Kyle MacLean (32) celebrates after his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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New York Islanders center Kyle MacLean, right, celebrates after his goal against Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) scores past Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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New York Islanders right wing Simon Holmstrom, center, celebrates after his goal with left wing Anders Lee (27) and center Bo Horvat, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

By SAMMI SILBER

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jakob Chychrun scored the overtime winner and had an assist and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 5-4.

Tom Wilson struck twice and Nic Dowd and Dylan Strome also scored for the Capitals, who rallied back from a 4-2 deficit and have now won three of five without captain Alex Ovechkin. Logan Thompson stopped 20 shots in the win.

Simon Holmstrom scored twice, Anders Lee had a goal and two assists and Kyle MacLean also scored for New York, who have now dropped three straight decisions. Semyon Varlamov made 21 saves in the loss.

Takeaways

Islanders: Rookie Isaiah George continues to contribute for New York. With an assist on Lee’s goal, the 20-year-old extended his point streak to three games.

Capitals: Strome’s been the gift that keeps on giving for the Capitals, and with another multipoint outing he is tied for fourth place in NHL scoring this season.

Key moment

Chychrun rushed into the offensive zone in overtime and fired a shot past Varlamov to complete the comeback for Washington.

Key stat

Even with Ovechkin on the shelf, the Capitals have been able to keep their power play rolling. Washington struck twice on the man advantage against New York and now has power-play goals in four straight games and seven of the last eight overall.

Up Next

On Saturday night, the Islanders host Buffalo while the Capitals visit New Jersey.

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