ELMONT, N.Y. -- Dylan Strome scored his third NHL hat trick for the Washington Capitals in a 3-1 win against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Tuesday. It was Strome's first hat trick since March 8, 2022, for the Chicago Blackhawks. He has 29 goals this season, an NHL career high.

Dylan Strome scored three times, and Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Tuesday night. It was Strome's third career hat trick. Charlie Lindgren made 33 saves for Washington, which had dropped two in a row.

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