New York Islanders pulled off the upset to defeat Washington Capitals. New York Islanders entered the game as the underdog, with a 38% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, New York Islanders refused to go away, chipping away at Washington Capitals's lead until New York Islanders took their first lead toward the end of the game. Washington Capitals never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, New York Islanders had earned the upset.