Islanders eliminate Capitals with shutout win in Game 5

The New York Islanders blanked the Washington Capitals 4-0 in Game 5 on Thursday to advance to the second round.

Anthony Beauvillier scored a pair of goals for New York, and netminder Semyon Varlamov made 21 saves for his third career playoff shutout.

Josh Bailey, who finished with three points on the night, and Nick Leddy each added an empty-net goal to cement the win.

Washington has now been eliminated in the opening round of the playoffs in consecutive seasons since winning the Stanley Cup in 2018.

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