Capitals chase 3rd straight win vs. Islanders in Metro playoff squeeze

The Washington Capitals closed January on a needed positive note.

They could improve their postseason chances with a victory over the visiting New York Islanders, who are ahead of them in the Metropolitan Division standings, on Monday night.

Washington is currently outside a playoff spot in the highly competitive Eastern Conference. However, the Capitals have won two straight and are 3-1-1 after a four-game losing streak.

On Saturday, Washington trailed 3-0 at home to Carolina early in the third period...