Mathew Barzal (3) would give the Islanders their first lead of the game with a tally at 10:01 of the middle frame. The Capitals would tie it with a goal from Daniel Sprong at 17:21 of the middle frame. The period ended, tied 2-2.
SCORING
Mathew Barzal goal
Mathew Barzal. Last guy you want to give the puck to there. #Isles pic.twitter.com/fDrEYUqEWZ
— Rob Taub (@RTaub_) January 27, 2021
Daniel Sprong
what a ripper! 💨 pic.twitter.com/g7TM6orDXn
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 27, 2021
SHOTS
(Stats by Natural Stat Trick) The Capitals led in shot attempts 21-17 in the second period and 49-32 after two periods. The Islanders led in shots on goal 14-9 wit the Caps lead 26-25 after two periods.
EXPECTED GOALS
(Stats by MoneyPuck.com)
Players
BASIC STATS
By Jon Sorensen