The Boston Bruins (35-12-14) take on the New York Islanders (25-20-14) as a part of Saturday's NHL action, starting at 7:30 PM ET at UBS Arena and broadcast on NESN. The Bruins are second in the Eastern Conference (84 points), and the Islanders are 10th in the Eastern Conference (64 points).
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How to Watch Bruins vs. Islanders
- Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, NESN, and MSGSN
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Bruins' 2023-24 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.34 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.72 | 6th |
| Shots | 30.2 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.5 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 23.53% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.6% | 9th |
Islanders' 2023-24 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.95 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.32 | 22nd |
| Shots | 30.2 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 34 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 22.42% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.35% | 32nd |
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Bruins vs. Islanders Top Players
Bruins
- A leading offensive player this season for Boston, David Pastrnak has put up 87 points.
- With 26 goals and 27 assists, Brad Marchand is one of the top contributors for Boston with his 53 points (0.9 per game).
- Boston's offensive effort is aided by Charlie Coyle's 53 points. He's contributed 28 assists.
- Jeremy Swayman (19-6-8) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .919 for Boston.
Islanders
- Mathew Barzal has recorded 18 goals and 45 assists in 58 games for New York, good for 63 points.
- Noah Dobson is a key piece of the offense for New York with 61 total points this season. He has scored eight goals and added 53 assists in 59 games.
- Bo Horvat's 23 goals and 27 assists add up to 50 points this season.
- Ilya Sorokin is 19-13-11 on the season, giving up 132 goals (3.1 goals against average) and compiling 1315 saves with a .908 save percentage (25th in the league).
Bruins vs. Islanders Injury Report
Bruins
Milan Lucic: Out (Personal), Matthew Poitras: Out (Shoulder), Hampus Lindholm: Out (Undisclosed)
Islanders
Scott Mayfield: Questionable (Lower Body), Hudson Fasching: Out (Illness), Robert Bortuzzo: Out (Lower Body)
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Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2024 | Canucks | L 3-2 | Away |
| 2/26/2024 | Kraken | L 4-3 | Away |
| 2/29/2024 | Golden Knights | W 5-4 | Home |
| 3/2/2024 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 3/4/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 3/5/2024 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 3/7/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2024 | Lightning | L 4-2 | Home |
| 2/26/2024 | Stars | W 3-2 | Away |
| 2/29/2024 | Red Wings | W 5-3 | Away |
| 3/2/2024 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 3/5/2024 | Blues | - | Home |
| 3/7/2024 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 3/10/2024 | Ducks | - | Away |
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