Dylan Strome dedicates his hat trick to his late golden retriever
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It marked Dylan Strome's third career hat trick, while Charlie Lindgren turned aside 33 shots to help Washington snap a two-game skid.
Capitals forward Dylan Strome netted a hat trick to lead the Washington Capitals to a 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night in Long Island.
Sammi Silber took to X after to share what Strome had to say following the game.
"They say dogs are a man's best friend, and I really felt that... I know he was watching me tonight."
Capitals center Dylan Strome dedicates his hat trick to his late forever friend, golden retriever Wrigley, who passed away three years ago today.
Capitals center Dylan Strome dedicates his hat trick to his late forever friend, golden retriever Wrigley, who passed away three years ago today.
Hudson Fasching tallied a third-period goal for the Islanders, while goaltender Ilya Sorokin turned aside 33 shots in the loss.
Watch Dylan Strome net his 3rd career hat trick on this empty net goal.
The Islanders have now lost four of their last five games heading into their season finale against the Blue Jackets on Thursday night. With this skid, they'll miss the playoffs for the second time in the past four seasons.
Martin Fehervary exited early in the first period after taking a Bo Horvat wrist shot off the inside of his left foot, but later made his way back to the game - a reassuring development for the Capitals, who are already thin on the blue line heading into the playoffs.
Veteran forward Matt Martin wore the "A" as an alternate captain for the first time in his career with the Islanders, a meaningful gesture in what was likely his final home game after spending 14 of his 16 NHL seasons with New York.
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin notched his 28th assist of the season and the 726th of his career, adding to a milestone campaign in which he surpassed Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer.
The Capitals are gearing up for the playoffs after clinching the Metropolitan Division title, setting their sights on a deep postseason run after struggling in the last month of the regular season.
The Capitals close out the regular season on Thursday against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, with the Stanley Cup Playoffs set to begin on Saturday.
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