BOSTON – In the fluid Eastern Conference playoff race, the Islanders and Bruins would be a first-round matchup if the postseason started now.
Of course, the Islanders’ game against the Bruins on Tuesday night at TD Garden, the start of a two-game road trip that includes Thursday night against the Devils, is one of their 31 remaining contests for the Metropolitan Division leaders.
The Islanders are coming off Saturday night’s 4-2 win over the Kings at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum as they rallied for three, third-period goals to extend their point streak to a season-high eight games (6-0-2).