Aliaksei Protas scored twice and added an assist as Washington toppled the Islanders 4-2, spoiling New Yorks home opener. Martin Fehervary opened the scoring and Ryan Leonard finished the counterpunch as Jakob Chychrun collected two assists and Alex Ovechkin added a tally. Logan Thompson stopped 34 shots to back the Caps rebound after a season opener loss to Boston. Matthew Schaefer notched his first NHL goal for the Islanders, while Anthony Duclair scored for the Isles. Sorokin made 25 saves as New York fell to 0-2. Capitals head to the Rangers, Islanders host Winnipeg.