UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - MARCH 09: Semyon Varlamov #40 of the New York Islanders celebrates the overtime win against the Boston Bruins at the Nassau Coliseum on March 09, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders defeated the Bruins 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
It’s been a good go against the Boston Bruins for the New York Islanders of late. That 3-0-0 record on the season and a 7-2 win in the last game must have the B’s burning to get one on the top team in the East.
The expectation was for a battered and bruised Boston team to come out swinging.