Uniondale, NY (SportsNetwork. NMD Rea .com) - John Tavares notched a power-play goal with 24 seconds remaining in overtime as the New York Islanders stayed hot thanks to a 3-2 decision over Washington at Nassau Coliseum. Anders Lee and Travis Hamonic supplied additional offense, with Ryan Strome adding two assists for the Islanders, who have taken five in a row and nine of their last 10 to challenge Pittsburgh for the Metropolitan Division lead. Jaroslav Halak came up with 25 saves for the win. Alex Ovechkin picked up both scores for the Capitals, who can avenge the loss in the latter portion of this home-and-home series on Friday. Braden Holtby played well in defeat, making 32 stops. Caps forward Nicklas Backstrom was sent off for holding the stick with 2:22 to play in the extra session. As time wound down in the advantage, Strome circled on the left wing from the goal line back into the circle and dished across to the New York captain. Tavares waited until a Capitals defender slid, then moved towards the hashmarks before scoring on a forehander. Lee opened the scoring with 5:11 elapsed, then Ovechkins trademark slapper evened the score on a power play at 13:46. New York went ahead 2-1 on a Hamonic wrister with 2:22 left before intermission. Another power-play marker from Ovechkin knotted the game with 1:13 to play in the middle frame. Halak, who was untested in overtime, made eight saves in a scoreless third period. Holtby, on the other hand, was peppered with 12 shots in the games final 24-plus minutes and stopped all but the final puck. Game Notes This was the first meeting between the clubs after Washington won three of the four matchups a season ago ... The Islanders posted their first home win against the Capitals since March 9, 2013 ... Ovechkin participated in his 700th NHL game ... Backstrom assisted on both Washington markers ... The Capitals have lost four of their last six outings. Adidas NMD Sverige . The defeat leaves the 41-year-old Nestor to concentrate on the mixed-doubles event after winning 12 straight matches and winning Australian titles in Brisbane and Sydney with two different partners. "This was a little bit of a let down, but all credit to them," said Nestor. Adidas Continental 80 Herr . The result was a game-winning, power-play goal. Chiasson snapped a third-period tie and lifted the Dallas Stars to a 3-2 victory on Monday night. http://www.nmdsverige.com/ .J. -- While Martin Brodeur wasnt willing to say he stole one for the New Jersey Devils against the Columbus Blue Jackets, almost everyone else was.These two young Hawks fans were having some fun, or maybe just trying to keep each other awake for the second overtime:A beauty pass from Saad then a nice little backhand from Handzus and yoou get your game winner: Take a look at this battle shot between Toews and Doughty, the look on Toews face says it all! (via reddit hockey)Cant wait for Game 6. Adidas NMD R1 Herr. ' ' '