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Bruce Cassidy: Islanders Have 'Done a Great Job' Selling 'New York Saints' Narrative

Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy had some thoughts on the officiating after Monday night's Game 5 loss to the New York Islanders, who won 5-4 and took a 3-2 series lead.

After the Islanders used three power-play goals to boost their chances over Boston, Cassidy told reporters the Islanders "sell a narrative" that allows them to get more whistles than their opponents:

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Cassidy on the officiating: <br><br>"They sell a narrative over there ... It's more like the New York Saints, not the New York Islanders. <br><br>"Maybe we need to sell them more, flop, but that's not us.