The New York Islanders (25-25-7) square off against the Boston Bruins (27-24-8) in NHL play on Thursday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at TD Garden and broadcast on ESPN+. The Islanders rank 14th and the Bruins 11th in the Eastern Conference.
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Islanders vs. Bruins: Feb. 27 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. 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)
Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.7 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.98 | 17th |
| Shots | 29 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 11.28% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 70.25% | 31st |
Bruins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.76 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.2 | 23rd |
| Shots | 27.3 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 15.38% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75% | 25th |
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Islanders vs. Bruins Top Players
Islanders
- Anders Lee has been critical to New York's offense this season, registering 42 points in 57 games.
- Bo Horvat has 18 goals and 23 assists for New York to compile 41 total points (0.7 per game).
- Through 57 games, Kyle Palmieri has proven himself as a scoring option for New York. He has 38 points (17 goals and 21 assists).
- Across 42 games played, Ilya Sorokin has a goaltending record of 20-18-4. During those games, he's allowed 112 goals while recording 1032 saves.
Bruins
- David Pastrnak has racked up 72 points (1.2 per game) for Boston, with 30 goals and 42 assists in 59 games (playing 20:09 per game).
- Brad Marchand has helped lead the offense for Boston this season with 21 goals and 25 assists.
- Pavel Zacha has 34 points so far, including 12 goals and 22 assists.
- Jeremy Swayman has an .897 save percentage (42nd in the league), with 1085 total saves, giving up 125 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has put together an 18-18-6 record this season.
Islanders vs. Bruins Injury Report
Islanders
Matt Martin: Out (Lower Body),
Mike Reilly: Out (Heart),
Marcus Hogberg: Out (Upper Body),
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Lower Body),
Mathew Barzal: Out (Kneecap)
Bruins
Hampus Lindholm: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Charlie McAvoy: Out (Shoulder),
Trent Frederic: Out (Lower Body)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8/2025 | Wild | L 6-3 | Away |
| 2/23/2025 | Stars | L 4-3 | Home |
| 2/25/2025 | Rangers | L 5-1 | Home |
| 2/27/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 3/1/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 3/3/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 3/4/2025 | Jets | - | Home |
Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8/2025 | Golden Knights | L 4-3 | Home |
| 2/22/2025 | Ducks | L 3-2 | Home |
| 2/25/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 5-4 | Home |
| 2/27/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 3/1/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 3/2/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 3/4/2025 | Predators | - | Home |