The New York Islanders will try to bounce back for Game 2 in Boston, bringing the same lineup, confirmed by Barry Trotz in the pre-game availability.
Trotz on Barzal
Trotz was asked about Mathew Barzal and spoke philosophically:
“In the playoffs the top players have to fight for their space. In the regular season there is more room for them, there just is. Mat has been able to produce in the playoffs and put up pretty good numbers, this year has been a bit more of a struggle. Those players have to fight for those inches.