nhl Game Recap
Boston Falls 6-2 to Islanders - Recap
New York got a pair of goals from Brock Nelson as the Islanders skated to a 6-2 victory over Boston on Wednesday at Nassau Coliseum.
Bettors who backed the Islanders were rewarded as +123 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 5.0.
Brock Nelson(2), Kyle Palmieri, Cal Clutterbuck, Ryan Pulock, and Travis Zajac each scored for the Islanders in the victory. Zajac opened the scoring for New York.
Semyon Varlamov stopped 23 of 25 Boston shots in the victory.
Boston got a goal from Brad Marchand(2) in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Boston got a 23-stop effort from Tuukka Rask in the loss.
On the power play, New York went 0-for-1, while the Bruins were 2-for-3 with the man advantage.
New York outshot Boston 29-25 in the game.