New York Islanders at Washington Capitals odds, picks and prediction

The New York Islanders visit the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop.

Islanders are the underdogs against Washington Capitals.

Semyon Varlamov is the projected starting goalie for the New York Islanders at Washington Capitals. Vitek Vanecek is getting an opportunity to shine with G Ilya Samsonov out injured. The way Vneceks has played since holding down the fort, he will probably have a timeshare once Samsonova is back.

Islanders beat the Caps 4-0 in the regular season last season. New York won the first round of the playoffs 4 to 1. Capitals won four of eight meetings last year. The Islanders are -130 at the money line.