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New York Islanders vs Boston Bruins Wrap - Boston Wins 3-2

Taylor Hall was the difference, potting a pair for Boston on Monday as the Bruins skated off with a 3-2 victory over the Islanders at TD Garden.

Boston won as a -161 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played PUSH the total of 5.0 were rewarded at the payout window.

Taylor Hall(2), and Brad Marchand each scored for the Bruins in the victory. Hall opened the scoring for Boston.

Tuukka Rask turned in a 16-save effort for the Bruins.

New York got goals from Mathew Barzal, and Oliver Wahlstrom in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Ilya Sorokin stopped 10 of 11 shots for the Islanders, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

Boston scored 1 times on 4 chances on the power play, while New York went 1-for-1 with the man advantage.

New York lost the shots on goal battle to Boston by a margin of 38-18.