The Bruins encountered a classic trap-game scenario against the New York Islanders ahead of Saturday’s matchup.
The Bruins, with a returning Patrice Bergeron, entered their 65th game of the season on the heels of Thursday’s marquee 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Another pivotal late-season matchup awaits Tuesday when they welcome the Toronto Maple Leafs to TD Garden.
The trap-happy Islanders, 14 points out of a playoff spot, entered Saturday winners of four of their last five. They downed the Bruins twice at their state-of-the-art UBS Arena, including their recent 4-1 triumph on Feb.