Mar 25, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) celebrates a goal with his teammates during the third period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
After dusting off the Washington Capitals in five games, the Boston Bruins will play the New York Islanders in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, after the Isles sent the East Division top-seeded Pittsburgh Penguins home in six games.
For the 2021 season, the Bruins and Islanders became division foes for eight games with the NHL’s realignment for the season because of COVID-19.