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Islanders and Bruins set to battle for upper hand in pivotal Game 5

Jun 5, 2021; Uniondale, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (24) and Boston Bruins left wing Taylor Hall (71) fight during the first period in game four of the second round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Bruce Cassidy might be eyeing some changes to the Bruins’ lineup as Mathew Barzal and the Islanders look to seize on their momentum Monday night when Boston hosts New York for Game 5 of the East Division second-round playoff series.

Barzal batted in a flying puck for what proved to be the winning goal at 13:03 of the third period Saturday night in the Islanders’ 4-1 victory that tied the best-of-seven series at two games apiece.