UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 29: Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins holds the stick belonging to Leo Komarov #47 of the New York Islanders during the third period at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on February 29, 2020 in Uniondale, New York. The Bruins shut out the Islanders 4-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
A lot has to go right for the New York Islanders to get past the Boston Bruins in the second round. Here’s where the Islanders have a clear advantage.
The New York Islanders and Boston Bruins will face off in the playoffs for the first time since 1983 when the two teams met in the Conference Finals.