The Islanders will play the Capitals on Monday, February 2nd, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals. The puck hits the ice on Monday, February 2nd, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New York Islanders currently have a 92.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Washington Capitals heading into this matchup with a 92.33 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away New York Islanders - The New York Islanders have a 15-10-3 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the New York Islanders now rank 7th for away team losses.
- Home Washington Capitals - The Washington Capitals start this game with a 15-10-3 record as a home team. That puts them 7th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 5th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the New York Islanders rank 18th (160) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Washington Capitals, currently rank 10th (179) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The New York Islanders rank 21st (153) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Washington Capitals, they've given up 170 goals this season, ranking them 12th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the New York Islanders have a 4-5 shootout win-loss record, with the Washington Capitals owning a 1-5 shootout record.
- Team Records - The New York Islanders have a 30-20-5 record and the Washington Capitals hold a 27-22-7 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus, Islanders face Capitals in epic clash... 30-20-5 vs. 27-22-7 standings...
Islanders with 0.545 win percentage, 65 points... Capitals at 0.482 win percentage, 61 points... Watch as they battle for playoff positioning...
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Best Islanders at Capitals Odds
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New York Islanders at Washington Capitals Prop Bets
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Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| New York Islanders | 58 | 32 | 21 | 5 | 0.552 | 69 | 28 | 169 | 162 | +7.0 | 16-10-2 | 16-11-3 | 4-5 | 6-4-0 | W2 |
| Washington Capitals | 59 | 29 | 23 | 7 | 0.492 | 65 | 28 | 189 | 177 | +12.0 | 17-10-3 | 12-13-4 | 1-5 | 5-4-1 | W1 |
New York Islanders & Washington Capitals Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
New York Islanders Stanley Cup Odds|
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| Islanders | +6600 Bet |
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| Capitals | +5500 Bet |
New York Islanders & Washington Capitals Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, February 2nd, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other February 2, 2026 NHL Games
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- Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild - 2/02/26 7:30pm EST
- St. Louis Blues vs Nashville Predators - 2/02/26 8:09pm EST
- Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars - 2/02/26 8:30pm EST
- San Jose Sharks vs Chicago Blackhawks - 2/02/26 8:30pm EST
- Detroit Red Wings vs Colorado Avalanche - 2/02/26 9:00pm EST
- Vancouver Canucks vs Utah Mammoth - 2/02/26 9:30pm EST
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