Boston’s Trent Frederic, who signed a new two-year deal worth $1.02 million annually last week, hopes to be more of a contributor after an up-and-down rookie season.

David Pastrnak posted about his son’s death on Instagram.

Tuukka Rask will be a free agent this offseason but likely won’t be ready to play until January or February.

Brad Marchand was one of the few effective Bruins against the Islanders. He finished the playoffs with 10 goals and four assists for 14 points in 11 games

Penalty calls made, and not made, and the ensuing results are tipping the competitive balance of the postseason.

Coach Bruce Cassidy was not pleased Monday with the penalty calls in Boston’s 5-4 loss to the Islanders, which put the Bruins down 3-2 in the best-of-seven series.