Washington, DC (My Sportsbook) - The Washington Capitals, who tied the franchise record for goals in a game on Saturday, try to extend their winning streak to three tonight when they welcome the New York Islanders to MCI Center. New York is 0-10-2 in its last 12 trips to our Nation's Capital, dating back to March 2, 1997.

Washington is 2-0-2 in its last four games overall, including Saturday's 12-1 shellacking of visiting Florida. All-Star starter Jaromir Jagr recorded a hat trick and four assists for the Caps, and Peter Bondra and Dainius Zubrus both scored twice. The Capitals matched their best scoring output since a 12-2 win over the Quebec Nordiques on February 6, 1990. They also tied the club mark for most unanswered goals, as the Panthers didn't reach the scoresheet until it was 9-0.

Olaf Kolzig made 24 saves and improved to 16-11-3.

Washington, with 47 points, is one ahead of Tampa Bay atop the Southeast Division standings. The Caps, 7-0-3-2 in their last 12 games, are 6-0-1-1 in the last eight played at MCI Center. They will host the Rangers on Wednesday in the third installment of a four-game homestand.

The Islanders, meanwhile, have won seven of their last nine contests, including Saturday's 7-3 win over Atlanta. Jason Blake led the charge with his first career hat trick for New York, which bounced back from Thursday's 4-0 loss to Philadelphia. Eric Cairns, Jason Wiemer, Kenny Jonsson and Oleg Kvasha also tallied, while Chris Osgood turned aside 30 shots.

New York, 7-6-3-1 on the road, kicks off a four-game swing tonight. The Isles will visit New Jersey on Wednesday.

Overall against Washington, the Islanders are 1-21-3 in the last 25 meetings. Their lone win in that time was a 5-2 triumph at Nassau Coliseum last April 6.