New York’s Barry Trotz said Boston veteran “knows how to cheat on the faceoffs.”
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Islanders put Bruins on brink of elimination with 5-4 win
Semyon Varlamov stops 40 shots and New York hangs on to take a 3-2 series lead over Boston.
Barzal scores late, Islanders beat Bruins 4-1 in Game 4
Mathew Barzal broke a tie late in the third period and the New York Islanders beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Saturday night to even the second-round playoff series at two games apiece
Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo day-to-day
Carlo suffered a head injury in Boston’s 2-1 overtime in over New York on Thursday.
Marchand’s overtime goal gives Bruins 2-1 series lead over Islanders
Boston regains the upper hand in the East Division finals with a 2-1 victory.
Bruins notebook: Craig Smith closer to making a return for Boston
Boston forward Craig left Game 1 and missed Game 2 with a lower-body injury, but is back at practice and could be ready to play Thursday.
Bruins notebook: Lauzon’s ‘ill-advised’ pass led to winning goal for Islanders
Boston defenseman Jeremy Lauzon was a part of three big plays in Monday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders, including one he’d like to forget.
Tom Caron: Return of crowds in Boston is reason for cheer — and dismay
An increase in fans provided a spark for the Red Sox and Bruins, but the weekend was marred by an ugly incident at the Celtics-Nets game.
Islanders take advantage in OT to beat Bruins, even series
Boston scores twice in the third period to force overtime, but a turnover in OT gives Casey Cizikas a breakaway and he converts to give the Islanders a 4-3 win and tie the series, 1-1.
Pastrnak’s re-emergence a great sign for Bruins
After slumping late in the regular season and early in the playoffs, David Pastrnak has five goals in his last three games, including three in a 5-2 win Saturday against the Islanders.