New York Islanders welcome the Boston Bruins to their backyard with two high-flying sides vying to halt their opposition's winning run.
The New York Islanders have a record of 13-7-7 as they are second in the Metropolitan Division and have six games in hand over the leaders and city rivals New York Rangers who are 19-7-1.
The Islanders scored in OT to defeat the Maple Leafs after giving up an astonishing two-goal lead. With four wins in their previous five games, the Islanders will be vying to bridge the gap at the summit and continue their scintillating winning run.
The visitors, on the other hand, are also on a run of three wins in their previous five games as they lead the pack in the Atlantic Division.
David Pastrnak was once again the leading man for Boston Bruins as he scored a brace to help the side overcome the Coyotes in a thrilling contest but Jack Hughes bagged a goal in OT as the Devils defeated Bruins in their previous encounter. Having netted 3.31 goals per game and conceded just 2.50 goals per game this term, Boston Bruins will enter the contest as favourites.
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Islanders vs Bruins: Date & puck drop time
Date: | December 15, 2023 |
Kick-off Time: | 7:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm PT |
The New York Islanders will welcome the Boston Bruins to their ice rink with puck drop scheduled at 7:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm PT in the USA.
How to watch Islanders vs Bruins on TV & stream live online
New York Islanders and Boston Bruins face off at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, United States.
How to get tickets for the Islanders vs Bruins?
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Islanders vs Bruins Rosters and Injury Reports
Islanders roster key players and injury reports
| Position | Name |
| Goalies: | Sorokin, Varlamov |
| Defensemen: | Bolduc, Bortuzzo, Dobson, Mayfield, Reilly, Rumanov |
| Forwards: | Barzal, Cizikas, Clutterbuck, Engvall, Fasching, Gauthier, Holmstrom, Horvat, Lee, Nelson, Pageau, Palmieri, Wahlstrom |
- Mathew Barzal has accumulated the most points for the hosts scoring nine goals and giving 20 assists making 29 points.
- The club's leading goalscorer is Brock Nelson with 12 goals and 10 assists contributing to 22 points while Noah Dobson leads the assists charts with 22 assists alongside his 5 goals (27 points)
Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock are listed as injured reserves while the duo of Sebastian Aho and Matt Martin have picked up upper-body knocks ruling them out of the fixture.
Bruins roster key players and injury reports
| Position | Name |
| Goalies: | Swayman, Ullmark |
| Defensemen: | Carlo, Forbort, Grzelcyk, Lindholm, McAvoy, Mitchell, Shattenkirk |
| Forwards: | Beecher, Coyle, DeBrusk, Frederic, Geekie, Heinen, Lauko, Marchand, Pastrnak, Poitras, Steen, Zacha, Van Riemsdyk |
- David Pastrnak has been the shining light for Boston this campaign with 16 goals and 23 assists as he scored two goals in their previous win.
- Charlie McAvoy is second in the assist charts with 14 assists and 3 goals while Brad Marchand has the highest points contribution behind Pastrnak with 25 points (12G, 13A).
- The trio of Charlie Coyle, Pavel Zacha, and James van Riemsdyk have 11 assists a piece as they have made crucial contributions to Boston's success this term.
- Milan Lulic is ruled out of the fixture after being arrested for problems in his personal life while Charlie McAvoy and Pavel Zacha are nursing injuries alongside Derek Forbort who is an injured reserve.
Recent results and Schedule
Islanders recent results
| Date | Opposition | Result |
| 14 Dec 2023 | Anaheim Ducks | (W) 4-3 |
| 12 Dec 2023 | Toronto Maple Leafs | (W) 4-3 (OT) |
| 10 Dec 2023 | Los Angeles | (W) 3-2 (OT) |
| 8 Dec 2023 | Columbus Blue Jackets | (W) 7-3 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | San Jose Earthquakes | (L) 5-4 (OT) |
Bruins Recent Results
| Date | Opposition | Result |
| 14 Dec 2023 | New Jersey Devils | (L) 2-1 (OT) |
| 9 Dec 2023 | Arizona Coyotes | (W) 5-3 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | Buffalo Sabres | (L) 3-1 |
| 4 Dec 2023 | Columbus Blue Jackets | (W) (3-1) |
| 3 Dec 2023 | Toronto Maple Leafs | (W) 4-3 (OT) |