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Capitals-Islanders stream: Tuesday’s NHL on NBCSN matchup

Capitals-Islanders stream

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - APRIL 24: Lars Eller #20 of the Washington Capitals skates against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on April 24, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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NBCSN’s coverage of the 2020-21 NHL season continues with Tuesday’s matchup between the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals. Capitals-Islanders stream coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN. You can watch the game online and on the NBC Sports app by clicking here.

If the East standings remain the same going forward, Tuesday’s clash between the Islanders and Capitals will be a preview of First Round matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Both clubs are in pursuit of first-place Pittsburgh with just four points separating all three teams.

Washington is 6-2-0 in its last eight games, including wins over the Islanders on Thursday and Saturday. New York is 3-4-1 in its last eight contests.

The Capitals celebrate the return of fans to Capital One Arena for the remainder of the 2020-21 season starting on Tuesday night. The team will welcome and recognize hundreds of frontline workers for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Players will pay tribute to the personnel during the game, and in-game content will also spotlight the individuals. Attendance at Capital One Arena is limited to 10% capacity.

On Thursday, the Islanders dropped a 1-0 shootout decision to the Capitals. New York goalie Semyon Varlamov stopped all 28 shots he faced in regulation and overtime to earn his fifth shutout of the season, which is tied for most in the NHL. Varlamov also ranks in the top 10 in wins (17), GAA (2.12) and save percentage (.926).

[COVERAGE BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M. ET - NBCSN]

WHAT: New York Islanders at Washington Capitals WHERE: Capital One Arena WHEN: Tuesday, April 27, 6:30 p.m. ET TV: NBCSN (^Blacked out in Washington market) ON THE CALL: Brendan Burke, AJ Mleczko LIVE STREAM: You can watch the Capitals-Islanders stream on NBC Sports’ live stream page and the NBC Sports app.

PROJECTED LINEUPS

CAPITALS Daniel Sprong - Evgeny Kuznetsov - Tom Wilson Anthony Mantha - Nicklas Backstrom - T.J. Oshie Conor Sheary - Lars Eller - Michael Raffl Carl Hagelin - Nic Dowd - Garnet Hathaway

Dmitry Orlov - John Carlson Brenden Dillon - Trevor van Riemsdyk Zdeno Chara - Nick Jensen

Starting goalie: Vitek Vanecek

ISLANDERS Mathew Barzal - Travis Zajac - Jordan Eberle Michael Dal Colle - Brock Nelson - Kyle Palmieri Anthony Beauvillier - Jean-Gabriel Pageau - Josh Bailey Matt Martin - Casey Cizikas - Cal Clutterbuck

Adam Pelech - Ryan Pulock Nick Leddy - Scott Mayfield Andy Greene - Noah Dobson

Starting goalie: Ilya Sorokin