NEW YORK ISLANDERS (14-7-7) VS BOSTON BRUINS (18-5-4)
7:30PM | UBS ARENA | BUY TICKETS
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The New York Islanders compete for their fifth straight win when the Boston Bruins come to UBS Arena on Friday.
The Islanders defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 on Wednesday night. Simon Holmstrom scored the shorthanded game-winner with 1:33 left in regulation after goals from Kyle Palmieri, Casey Cizikas and Mat Barzal (PPG). The Ducks put up a fight with tallies from Troy Terry (PPG), Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick. Semyon Varlamov made 21 saves in his fourth straight win.
The Bruins fell 2-1 in overtime at Prudential Center on Wednesday night against the New Jersey Devils. Morgan Geekie opened the scoring for Boston, but Dawson Mercer knotted the game at 2:34 of the third period with Jack Hughes scoring in OT. Jeremy Swayman made 33 saves in the loss.
The Islanders are 0-4-1 against the Bruins in their last five meetings, dropping the first meeting of the season 5-2 on Nov. 9 at TD Garden. The Isles have a better track record against the B’s on home ice, carrying a 6-1-0 record at home in their last seven games.