NEW YORK -- Matt Niskanen scored twice in the third period to help the Washington Capitals win their fifth straight game with a 4-2 victory against the New York Islanders at Barclays Center on Tuesday.
Niskanen scored his first of the season at 1:34 of the third period for the Capitals (18-7-3). Brett Connolly and Justin Williams scored goals and Braden Holtby made 26 saves.
Matt Niskanen lifts Capitals to fifth straight win
Defenseman scores two goals in third period to help defeat Islanders
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