In a turn of events that had onlookers questioning whether they were actually at a hockey game or watching a deadly reenactment of "Jaws," Alex Ovechkin, the not-so-secret weapon of the Washington Capitals, sank the New York Islanders with a stunning duet of goals, driving his team to a 4-1 victory. The game, played Saturday night, featured Ovechkin performing his best impression of a rogue shark, turning the Islanders' defense into what looked alarmingly like a school of frenzied tuna under attack. Hunter Shepard, in only his second NHL start and already adopting an endearing underdog saga, partnered the Russian forward, saving 36 fouls in an extended display of Titanic-worthy goaltending. Meanwhile, Nic Dowd and Aliaksei Protas tried not to be overshadowed by their goal-hungry teammates, also contributing to the Caps victory in a solid attempt to share some of the spotlight. The Islanders, shocked into an ice-hockey equivalent of "much ado about nothing," responded timidly with Alex Romanov scoring a lone goal that left spectators wondering if they should cheer out of sympathy. Semyon Varlamov, the Islanders' goaltender, made 34 saves; despite his gallant effort, the Capitals' onslaught proved insurmountable. For the Islanders, this marks their fourth consecutive defeat, a losing streak that is beginning to resemble the plot of a Greek tragedy, only without the catharsis. In summary, Ovechkin and co left the ice in a blaze of glory after making the Islanders resemble Swiss cheese, full of gaping holes and granting the Capitals a breezy 4-1 victory. As the Washington Capitals celebrate, the New York Islanders are left nursing their wounds and polishing their ego for the next encounter. But perhaps with Ovechkin in prime form again, they should consider investing in a bigger boat. Because, as we all know, there is no stopping a determined shark.