Jun 9, 2021; Uniondale, New York, USA; New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz talks to Boston Bruins center Brad Marchand (63) after the Islanders defeated the Bruins in game six of the third round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Wednesday night, the Boston Bruins were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 6-2 loss in Game 6 to the New York Islanders.
Where the Islanders a better team? Over five of the last six games, they were, but when it mattered the most, the Isles took advantage of their opportunities, while the Bruins failed to capitalize on many of their following their 5-2 Game 1 victory.