MattMartin
Killer Instinct™
NEW YORK ISLANDERS AT BOSTON BRUINS
GAME 5: ISLANDERS AT BRUINS
6:30 PM | TD GARDEN
SERIES TIED 2-2
WATCH: NBCSN | SN1 | TVA SPORTS | NHL.TV
LISTEN: 88.7FM | 103.9FM | 98.7FM | 1050AM
GAME 5: ISLANDERS AT BRUINS
6:30 PM | TD GARDEN
SERIES TIED 2-2
WATCH: NBCSN | SN1 | TVA SPORTS | NHL.TV
LISTEN: 88.7FM | 103.9FM | 98.7FM | 1050AM
Preview
New York Coming Off Deceiving Victory
New York needed a win in game four and they deserve full credit for evening the series. That said, a quick glimpse at a 4-1 score line does not tell the full story. The game was tied with less than seven minutes to play when Mathew Barzal scored the game winner. The Islanders added two empty net goals and suddenly a game that looked destined for overtime appeared to be a one-sided affair.
The Islanders were also aided by one of the worst playoff bloopers in recent memory. Bruins forward David Pastrnak missed a net that was quite literally, wide open. The fact the error came from such a prominent scorer was shocking and ultimately ended up changing the outcome of the game. The oddsmakers clearly were not convinced by the performance and don’t think there’s much chance the luck continues in game five.
Marchand Continues To Deliver In Big Games
Brad Marchand began his career as a pest and has evolved into an unquestionable superstar talent. He had 69 points in 53 regular season games, marking the fifth straight year he’s tallied more than a point per game. The Islanders are getting a first-hand lesson in how skilled Marchand is in the offensive end. He has three goals and two assists in the series and has recorded at least one point in every single game.
Yes, Marchand plays on a fantastic line with Pastrnak and Patrice Bergeron but he really is the straw that stirs the drink. He was a third line role player when he won his first Stanley Cup, but if the Bruins are to win this year he is the favorite to be the Conn Smythe winner. He’s developed into a 200-foot nightmare for opposing coaches and needs to be taken into consideration when deciding whether to wager against Boston.
Several Bruins Players Have Added Motivation
As if going deep in the playoffs wasn’t motivation enough, several members on the Bruins have extra reason to dig deep this year. Three of the top five highest paid pending unrestricted free agents are in the Boston lineup. Goaltender Tuukka Rask is due a new deal as is forward David Krejci. The biggest name headed to market, however, may be deadline acquisition Taylor Hall.
Playoff Series History
1979-1980
1980 NHL Quarter-Finals: BOS vs. NYI | Hockey-Reference.com
1982-1983
1983 NHL Prince of Wales Conference Finals: BOS vs. NYI | Hockey-Reference.com
.1980 NHL Quarter-Finals: BOS vs. NYI | Hockey-Reference.com
1982-1983
1983 NHL Prince of Wales Conference Finals: BOS vs. NYI | Hockey-Reference.com
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All Time Record VS Bruins
| .......................ALL GAMES........................... | ...............................HOME............................... | ...............................AWAY............................. | .......................PLAYOFFS....................... |
| W-L-T | WIN% | GFPG | GAPG | W-L-T | WIN% | GFPG | GAPG | W-L | WIN% | GFPG | GAPG | W-L-T | WIN% | GFPG | GAPG |
| 74-100-21 | 45.3 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 41-47-10 | 46.9 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 33-53-11 | 39.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 10-5 | 66.7 | 4.0 | 3.1 |
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Game 1 Recap
Islanders vs. Bruins - Game Recap - May 29, 2021 - ESPN
Game 2 Recap
Islanders vs. Bruins - Game Recap - May 31, 2021 - ESPN
Game 3 Recap
Bruins vs. Islanders - Game Recap - June 3, 2021 - ESPN
Game 4 Recap/Highlights
Bruins vs. Islanders - Game Recap - June 5, 2021 - ESPN
