Johansson Stanley Cup Playoffs WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Marcus Johansson (90) before the start of game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs between the New York Islanders and Capitals at Verizon Center on April 15, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Starting Line Up For Game One WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2015: The Washington Capitals before the start of game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs between the New York Islanders and Capitals at Verizon Center on April 15, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Round One Game One Faceoff WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2015: The opening face off between the Washington Capitals and New York Islanders to begin game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 15, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Tavaras Hits Boards Trying to Check Beagle WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2015: New York Islanders forward John Tavares (91) hits the boards after trying to check Washington Capitals forward Jay Beagle (83) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 15, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Tavares and Backstrom Faceoff WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2015: New York Islanders John Tavares (91) and Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom (19) face-off as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 15, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Alzner Blocks Neilsen Shot WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2015: Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) blocks a shot taken by New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen (51) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 15, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Capitals Game Entertainment Obstructed View WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2015: The Capitals Game Entertainment control center blocks the view of part of the ice as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 15, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Johansson Scores With Tavares Nearby WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Marcus Johansson (90) scores a goal while being partially defended by New York Islanders forward John Tavares (91) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 15, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Bench Congratulates Johansson WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Marcus Johansson (90) is congratulated at the bench by his teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 15, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Brouwer Checks Martin WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Troy Brouwer (20) checks New York Islanders forward Matt Martin (17) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 15, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

HIckey Over Johansson WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Marcus Johansson (90) crouches under New York Islanders defenseman Thomas Hickey (14) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 15, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Ovechkin Advances Against Leddy WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) brings the puck up ice against New York Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy (2) through the neutral zone as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 15, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Halak Tries to Freeze Puck WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2015: New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) tries to freeze the puck under pressure from the Washington Capitals as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 15, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Ovechkin Challenges Two Islanders WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) challenges New York Islanders forwards Frans Nielsen (51) and Josh Bailey (12) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 15, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Ovechkin Tries to Regain Balance WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) struggles to regain his balance after knocking into several New York Islanders as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 15, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Fehr Almost Into Bench WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Eric Fehr (16) crashes goes partly of rate boards at the Capitals bench after trying to check New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck (15) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 15, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Fehr Keeps Puck in Zone WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Eric Fehr (16) keeps the puck in the New York Islanders zone as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 15, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Glencross Takes a Shot From Far Out WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Curtis Glencross (22) takes a shot while surrounded by New York Islanders just inside the blue line as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 15, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Capitals Penalty Kill WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Brooks Laich (21) slides in a failed attempt to block a power play shot by New York Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy (2) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 15, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Carlson Puts Stick On Puck WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2015: Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) takes a power play show against the New York Islanders as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 15, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Ward Gets Kind of Close, But Not Really WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Joel Ward (42) tries to knock int he puck during a Capitals power play as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 15, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Everyone Near Net WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2015: New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) looks over his shoulder as the puck goes behind his net as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 15, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Nelson Scores Empty Netter WASHINGTON, DC - April 15, 2015: New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson (29) scores an empty net goal against the Washington Capitals as the Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 15, 2015 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)