The NHL slate on Sunday features a matchup between the Boston Bruins (20-17-4) and the New York Islanders (14-18-7), starting at 6:00 PM ET at TD Garden and broadcast on ESPN+. The Bruins rank sixth with 44 points and the Islanders are 15th with 35 points in the Eastern Conference.
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Bruins vs. Islanders: Jan. 5 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Venue: TD Garden
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Bruins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.61 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.07 | 17th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.8 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 12.69% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.38% | 25th |
Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.59 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.15 | 21st |
| Shots | 28.7 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 11% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 63.53% | 32nd |
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Bruins vs. Islanders Top Players
Bruins
- David Pastrnak has been imperative to Boston's offense this season, putting up 40 points in 41 games.
- With 15 goals and 16 assists, Brad Marchand is one of the most important offensive options for Boston with his 31 points (0.8 per game).
- With 20 points through 41 games (seven goals and 13 assists), Elias Lindholm has been an important part of Boston's offensive attack this season.
- In the 29 games Jeremy Swayman has played this season, his save percentage is .892, 48th in the league.
Islanders
- Anders Lee's 17 goals and 14 assists in 39 games for New York add up to 31 total points on the season.
- Bo Horvat has helped lead the attack for New York this season with nine goals and 18 assists.
- Kyle Palmieri is a key contributor on offense for New York with 12 goals and 14 assists.
- Ilya Sorokin is 11-13-4 this season, compiling 707 saves and giving up 79 goals (2.9 goals against average) with an .899 save percentage (38th in the league).
Bruins vs. Islanders Injury Report
Bruins
Hampus Lindholm: Out (Lower Body)
Islanders
Mike Reilly: Out (Heart),
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Lower Body),
Simon Holmstrom: Questionable (Upper Body),
Isaiah George: Questionable (Upper Body)
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Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2024 | Capitals | L 3-1 | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Rangers | L 2-1 | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 6-4 | Away |
| 1/5/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 1/7/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 1/9/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2024 | Penguins | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Maple Leafs | L 3-1 | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 2-1 | Home |
| 1/5/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 1/9/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Away |
| 1/14/2025 | Senators | - | Home |