Kuraly, Rask Lead Bruins Over Islanders In 5-0 Beatdown
The Boston Bruins showed their depth and kept up their domination of the New York Islanders.
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The Boston Bruins showed their depth and kept up their domination of the New York Islanders.
A pair of guys who played high school hockey in Minnesota helped the New York Islanders pick up an important two points on the road Sunday night.
New York captain Anders Lee had a tying goal on a shot from the slot midway through the first period and Thomas Greiss had 20 saves.
Adam Pelech also scored in the second period to help the Islanders win for the fourth time in five games to remain two points behind first-place Washington in the Metropolitan Division.
Ryan Pulock and Anders Lee scored as New York (40-22-7) improved its playoff positioning in the tough Metropolitan Division.
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Anthony Beauvillier and Casey Cizikas also scored for the Islanders, who moved into a first-place tie with the Washington Capitals in the Metropolitan Division. Thomas Greiss stopped 35 shots.
Jordan Eberle and Mathew Barzal scored in the tiebreaker and the Islanders beat the Ottawa Senators 5-4 Tuesday night, giving coach Barry Trotz his 800th win.
Brian Elliott stopped 29 shots and the Philadelphia Flyers beat New York 4-1 Sunday, helping knock the Islanders out of first place in the Metropolitan Division.
Tom Kuhnackl scored for the Islanders and Thomas Greiss made 26 saves, but New York fell for the second time during its current five-game homestand (1-2-0).
Fans also serenaded Tavares with choruses of "We Don't Need You!" and other derisive chants throughout the game, including around a video tribute midway through the first period.
A night after standing pat at the NHL trade deadline, New York not only lost to the Flames but slipped into a tie for the division lead.
The Islanders did a whole lot of nothing prior to the trade deadline, but general manager Lou Lamoriello says he's not concerned.
Lehner made 36 saves for his fourth shutout of the season as the Islanders beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-0 Saturday.
