Anthony Beauvillier #18 of the Islanders celebrates his first period goal against the Rangers with teammates Brock Nelson #29 and Josh Bailey #12 at Nassau Coliseum on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Credit: Jim McIsaac
Much was made leading up to Game 2 of the Islanders’ second-round playoff series against the Bruins on Monday night of the lack of production from the team’s "No. 1" line, centered by Mathew Barzal.
And all of it was deserved, especially given the contrast to what Boston’s featured line of Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak did to the Islanders in a 5-2 victory in Game 1 on Saturday.