Chychrun, Wilson power Capitals to comeback 5-4 OT win over Islanders

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates his goal next to New York Islanders right wing Simon Holmstrom (10) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Washington.

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates his goal next to New York Islanders right wing Simon Holmstrom (10) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)


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WASHINGTON — Jakob Chychrun scored the overtime winner and had an assist and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 5-4. Tom Wilson struck twice and Nic Dowd and Dylan Strome also scored for the Capitals, who rallied back from a 4-2 deficit and have now won three of five without captain Alex Ovechkin. Logan Thompson stopped 20 shots in the win. Simon Holmstrom scored twice, Anders Lee had a goal and two assists and Kyle MacLean also scored for New York, who have now dropped three straight decisions. Semyon Varlamov made 21 saves in the loss.

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