2020 First Round · Eastern Conference
Capitals vs. Islanders 2020 Playoff Series
The New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 in the 2020 First Round (5 games, 1 of them in overtime).
NYI wins 4-1 · Capitals eliminated
| Game | Date | Matchup | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 12 | NYI at WSH | NYI 4, WSH 2NYI win | |
| 2 | Aug 14 | NYI at WSH | NYI 5, WSH 2NYI win | |
| 3 | Aug 16 | WSH at NYI | WSH 1, NYI 2NYI win | OT |
| 4 | Aug 18 | WSH at NYI | WSH 3, NYI 2WSH win | |
| 5 | Aug 20 | NYI at WSH | NYI 4, WSH 0NYI win |
Other 2020 First Round series
Playoff brackets by year
- 2026 playoffsCarolina Hurricanes over Golden Knights
- 2025 playoffsFlorida Panthers over Oilers
- 2024 playoffsFlorida Panthers over Oilers
- 2023 playoffsVegas Golden Knights over Panthers
- 2022 playoffsColorado Avalanche over Lightning
- 2021 playoffsTampa Bay Lightning over Canadiens
- 2020 playoffsTampa Bay Lightning over Stars
- 2019 playoffsSt. Louis Blues over Bruins
- 2018 playoffsWashington Capitals over Golden Knights
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Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2020 First Round series between the Capitals and Islanders?
The New York Islanders won the series 4-1 in 5 games.
How many games in the Capitals vs. Islanders series went to overtime?
1 of the 5 games went to overtime.