NEW YORK -- Two of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference will look to maintain their pre-All-Star break momentum on Tuesday night, when the New York Islanders host the Washington Capitals at Barclays Center.
The Islanders (21-17-9) extended their point streak to six games (5-0-1) last Thursday, when they beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1.
The Capitals improved to an NHL-best 33-10-6 after they won for the 13th time in 15 games (13-1-1) by cruising past the New Jersey Devils 5-2.
The Islanders' surge, which began in Jack Capuano's final game as head coach on Jan.