Boston, Mass. — The Boston Bruins rallied from a two-goal deficit Tuesday night, showcasing their offensive depth in a decisive 5-2 victory against the New York Islanders at TD Garden. With a flurry of scoring in the second period, the Bruins turned the tide after a slow start.
The Islanders struck quickly, taking control early in the first period. Bo Horvat opened the scoring just over a minute into the game, capitalizing on a counterattack after a misfire by Boston defenseman Hampus Lindholm. Kyle Palmieri doubled the Islanders’ lead at 4:52, converting on a delayed penalty with a perfectly placed shot after receiving a cross-ice pass from Mathew Barzal.
Despite being outshot 35-22, the Bruins found their rhythm in the second period. Elias Lindholm ignited the scoring for Boston at 3:57 with a power-play goal, tapping in a feed from Pavel Zacha. David Pastrnak followed shortly, pulling the Bruins within one goal after finishing off a slap pass from Hampus Lindholm. Just under a minute later, Michael Eyssimont flipped the scoreboard in favor of Boston, redirecting a shot from Charlie McAvoy past Islanders’ goaltender Ilya Sorokin.
As the period progressed, goaltender Joonas Korpisalo made key saves to maintain the Bruins’ lead, including a critical stop on a partial breakaway from Horvat. The Bruins solidified their momentum in the third period when Morgan Geekie extended the lead to 4-2 with another power-play goal, hammering in a shot from the left circle — an assist credited to McAvoy.
Eyssimont capped off the night by assisting Fraser Minten’s empty-net goal in the closing minutes, sealing the win for Boston. The victory marked the Bruins’ second win in their last three games, highlighting their resilience and skill in front of their home crowd.
The Islanders, despite the loss, demonstrated their offensive capabilities, with Horvat contributing a goal and an assist and Sorokin making 17 saves. The defeat was New York’s first in regulation over their last six games, where they had previously won four and secured a tie in another.
Boston’s special teams played a crucial role in the outcome, converting on two of their four power-play opportunities while successfully killing all five penalties against them. This efficiency further emphasized the Bruins’ strategic prowess as they look to build on their recent performances.
Defenseman Jonathan Aspirot made his NHL debut for Boston, logging over 14 minutes of ice time, adding to the depth of the team’s defensive lineup. The Bruins will aim to maintain their strong play as they prepare for their next matchup.