Boston Bruins chase fourth straight win over New York Islanders
Boston Bruins meet New York Islanders at TD Garden, Sunday 11:00am (NHL). Boston Bruins have won the last three against New York Islanders.
The big picture
Boston Bruins come in 2nd on the ladder; New York Islanders are 17th. Boston Bruins have the higher position to protect.
Boston Bruins are 12–5 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.8 goals for and 2.4 against.
New York Islanders are 7–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.9 goals for and 2.9 against.
Form
Boston Bruins have won three of their last five and most recently beat Pittsburgh Penguins 6–2.
New York Islanders have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Carolina Hurricanes 3–5.
Boston Bruins arrive on a 3-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 98 times on our records since 1999: Boston Bruins 52, New York Islanders 41, 5 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Boston Bruins won 3–1 at UBS Arena.
Boston Bruins have won the last three against New York Islanders.
Biggest margin between these two: Boston Bruins by 6 goals in 2011-12 (6–0).
Players to watch
For Boston Bruins, watch David Pastrnak (8 goals, 14 assists in 2026-27) and Elias Lindholm (6 goals, 8 assists in 2026-27).
For New York Islanders, watch Bo Horvat (7 goals, 7 assists in 2026-27) and Brayden Schenn (5 goals, 6 assists in 2026-27).
At TD Garden
Boston Bruins have won 11 of their last 17 at TD Garden.
The deeper numbers
Boston Bruins have won their last 6 games at TD Garden.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Boston Bruins go in as clear favourites.
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