The New York Islanders have back-to-back games in Boston, where the Bruins will want to avenge their five losses already suffered at the hands of the invaders this season.
The Bruins hold on to the fourth and final East Division playoff spot, but they have just a four-point lead (though with two games in hand) on the surging Rangers, so they are not quite comfortable yet.
It’s a new look compared to the team the Islanders have handled in a variety of successful ways this season (nailbiters, OT, blowout, etc.): This will be our first look at the Bruins with deadline acquisitions Taylor Hall, Mike Reilly and Curtis Lazar in the fold.