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Boston Bruins Round 2 Round Table: Can they withstand the Islanders?

By Matt Hawkins

May 10, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Mike Reilly (6) pokes the puck away from New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (8) during the third period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
May 10, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Mike Reilly (6) pokes the puck away from New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (8) during the third period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 10, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) and Boston Bruins left wing Taylor Hall (71) battle for a loose puck in front of goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
May 10, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) and Boston Bruins left wing Taylor Hall (71) battle for a loose puck in front of goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

Boston Bruins – New York Islanders Series Prediction:
Joe Russo

Similarly to the Washington Capitals, the New York Islanders are a heavy team with sound defensive fundamentals and a top-six forward group that can rival that of anyone else.

During the regular season it always seemed like the Islanders had it out for Boston, who lacked any semblance of puck luck in the typically low scoring affairs. However, Boston went 3-0 in their final three matchups of the season and undoubtably constructed some much-needed confidence.

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A key to this series will be to get on the scoreboard early and often. The Islanders are a team that plays far more confidently with the lead as opposed to chasing it.

Not only that, but when down a goal or two it does not allow for Islanders’ head coach Barry Trotz to deploy his patented neutral zone trap, which caused fits for the Pittsburg Penguins in Round 1.

Prediction: Bruins in 6

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