The New York Islanders (4-2-2) are taking on the Washington Capitals (4-3-1) at Capital One Arena on Thursday, Nov. 2. Scott Mayfield skated with the team for the fourth straight day and is a game-time decision, per Head Coach Lane Lambert. The Capitals are without Nicklas Backstrom and Nic Dowd but still present a stiff test for the Islanders in the first of four games of the season series.