The Bruins took full advantage of the Islanders grinding out a 5-4 win over the Penguins the night before by putting them into an early hole, in large thanks to the fourth line. Foligno, Greer & Frederic Supply Early Offensive Boost
Overall, DeBrusk looked better than you would think after missing a month and a half. In the second period, his shot from the slot was deflected over the Islanders’ net, but the bounce came right out in front and Bergeron was able to use good hand-eye coordination to bat the puck out of the air and into the net past a stunned Varlamov. It took the 14th overall pick in the 2015 Entry Draft just 2:19 into the game to make his presence felt when he scored on the power play when he took a pass in front of the net and slipped a backhander between the pads of Islanders goalie Semyon Varlamov.
Jake DeBrusk, Boston Bruins ( Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers) He took his normal spot on the right wing on the top line with Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron, as well as on the first power play unit. 2, Jake DeBrusk was cleared and slotted back into the lineup. After missing 17 consecutive games following suffering two injuries during the Bruins 2-1 Winter Classic win over the Pittsburgh Penguins at Fenway Park on Jan.
Here are three takeaways from Boston’s 42nd win of the season and 23rd on home ice. Playing their second game in less than 24 hours, the Islanders were up against it from the drop of the puck as the NHL’s best team record and points wise was all over the visitors and three goals in each of the first two periods, combined with Mathew Barzal leaving after just three first periods shifts proved to be too much as the Bruins rolled to a 6-2 win. The NHL didn’t do New York any favors with the schedule and the Black and Gold were ready to take full advantage.
After a short two-game road trip with wins over the Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators, the Boston Bruins returned to the TD Garden to begin a quick two-game home stand against the New York Islanders Saturday afternoon (Feb.
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