The Islanders and Capitals are set to do battle in the next round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and we have part one of our in-depth preview of the series with Newsday's Ted Starkey.

We also discuss an unsung hero on the Isles roster who really makes a big difference on the ice without necessarily making headlines.

Plus an injury update on defenseman Johnny Boychuck and our Islanders birthday of the day.

All this and a lot more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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