Laich's OT goal lifts Capitals

UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) - Whether or not the Washington Capitals realized it, they had the New York Islanders just where they wanted them in the third period - out in front by two goals.

The Capitals' offense woke up with a pair of goals in the final frame of regulation, and Brooks Laich finished off the comeback a minute into overtime as the Capitals beat the lowly Islanders 3-2 last night.

This is nothing new to the Islanders, who have already blown third-period leads in three home games - including a pair of two-goal advantages - and a three-goal edge in the final minutes of regulation in a shootout loss at...