In Uniondale, the New York Islanders scored five times in the third period thrash the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.
Semyon Varalamov got the win for the New York Islanders
Anthony Beauvillier scored to snap a 2-2 tie and start the outburst for the Isles.
Semyon Varlamov made 34 saves in the win.
“We’ve been tied every game going into the third (against the Islanders),” Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy said. ” … It’s how they play. I’d like to think we were on our game. We were pretty structured and responsible and how we can put teams away. They beat us at our game a little bit in terms of not beating yourself. We beat ourselves in the third period, clearly.”
Nick Ritchie and Craig Smith were the Bruins strikers.
Jordan Eberle, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Anders Lee and Oliver Wahlstrom scored the final four goals of the game.
“We’re chasing Boston here,” Lee said. “This division is extremely tight, it always has been, and with the way this season is laid out, every game is extremely important. We still have work to do, but anytime you can close the gap a little bit, it’s just a good evening.”
Jordan Eberle and Martin Barzal also for the Isles.
“Tie game going into the third period against arguably the best team in the League, that’s a good test for us,” Barzal said. “Anytime you get a chance to go up against one of the best teams in the League, it’s just a good challenge for our group and I thought we really rose to the forefront tonight.”
The Isles have won all three meetings this season with the Bruins.
“Tie game going into the third period against arguably the best team in the League, that’s a good test for us,” Barzal said. “Anytime you get a chance to go up against one of the best teams in the League, it’s just a good challenge for our group and I thought we really rose to the forefront tonight.”
Jaroslav Halak made 30 saves in the loss.
“There wasn’t any (urgency in the third period), so that’s a problem. I don’t usually see that with our club,” Cassidy said. “We’ve got some young players in the lineup, so we’re going to live with certain mistakes. … It’s a good defensive team; they don’t give you much. You need to have patience.
“We found our game halfway through the first, into the second. We’re in a good position in the third, and we made some poor decisions.”
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