Sat 3/9/13 4:04 PM

Nicklas Backstrom recorded his third goal of season in Washington's 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders Saturday afternoon. The marker extended his current point streak to four games. Backstrom has a goal and five helpers over that span. He has 21 points in 23 contests. Joel Ward's power-play strike represented the Capitals' other tally in the match.