After Montreal and Tampa Bay, the Islanders secured their qualification for the play-off semi-finals. New York was 4-2 in its streak against Boston.
On their ice, the Islanders won 6-2 in Act VI. They forced the decision in the second period with three goals in the space of 8’47 ” to bring the score to 4-1.
In the semifinals, the Islanders will meet defending champion Tampa Bay. Last year, the Lightning sidelined New York in six games in a semi-final in the Edmonton bubble.
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