Ilya Sorokin stopped 38 shots to lead the New York Islanders to a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.

The New York Islanders will be welcoming back Noah Dobson to the lineup on Thursday evening against the Boston Bruins.

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David Pagnotta: The New York Islanders have received trade offers, including a first-round pick – plus, for forward Brock Nelson. The Tampa Bay Lightning were interested before pivoting to the deal with the Seattle Kraken for Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand.

New York Islanders (25-25-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Boston Bruins (27-24-8, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST. BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders

Prediction for the NHL Boston Bruins vs New York Islanders match will occur on February 28. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

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