Islanders seek a crucial win against Boston. Exploiting schedules, Sorokin's resurgence, and special teams dominance will fuel their success.

With an assist against Columbus, Horvat added to his team lead of 14 points. The Islanders had a strong night in the dot overall, winning 32-of-47 faceoffs (68.1%). The Islanders continue their three-game homestand with a matchup against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. Puck drop is set for 7PM.

New York Islanders (4-3-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Boston Bruins (4-7, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Islanders -140, Bruins +117; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins and the New York Islanders square off in Eastern Conference play.

The Boston Bruins started slow in the first period, but stormed back in the last two periods and to take over the game and beat the New York Islanders 5-2.

The Boston Bruins took on the New York Islanders on Tuesday night (Oct. 28) at the TD Garden. Heading into the contest, it was a story of two teams coming off very different stretches.

Boston Bruins (18-5-4, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (14-7-7, second in the Metropolitan Division) BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders head into a matchup against the Boston Bruins as winners of four games in a row. New York is 14 ...

The Boston Bruins recovered after a lackluster first period to change the game’s momentum and rallied to beat the New York Islanders, 5-2, at the TD Garden Tuesday night. The comeback win saw the Bruins score five unanswered goals,

New York Islanders star Matthew Schaefer took over the game on Sunday with his incredible effort against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

So the Islanders (4-5-1) slipped back below .500 three games removed from a four-game winning streak. They are 0-2-1 on this road trip, which concludes on Friday night in Washington.