Islanders Snap 4-Game Skid with 2-1 Win Over Bruins

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The New York Islanders snapped their four-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night. Ilya Sorokin made 38 saves, and Alexander Romanov and Kyle Palmieri scored for the Islanders. The Bruins' lone goal came from David Pastrnak, who made it a one-goal game with 9:56 remaining. The win was a much-needed boost for the Islanders, who had been struggling to find their footing in recent games.

The game was marked by a dominant performance from Sorokin, who stopped 38 of 39 shots on goal. The Bruins outshot the Islanders 39-20, but Sorokin's outstanding goaltending kept them at bay. Romanov's goal came on a 2-on-1 break, while Palmieri's goal saw him pounce on a juicy rebound after Brock Nelson fired the initial shot on Jeremy Swayman. The Bruins pulled Swayman with 90 seconds remaining, but couldn't force overtime.

The loss was the fifth straight for the Bruins, who have been struggling since the NHL season resumed following the 4-Nations Face-off. The team was also dealt a blow when forward Matt Poitras was injured late in the second period. Poitras went down in front of the door at the far end of New York's bench and did not return to the game. The Bruins were already short-handed, missing Trent Frederic who suffered a lower-body injury during Tuesday's loss to Toronto. The team's injury woes continue to mount, and they will need to find a way to overcome them if they hope to turn their season around.

The Islanders, on the other hand, were able to capitalize on their opportunities and come away with the win. The team's victory was a testament to their resilience and determination, and they will look to build on this momentum as they host Nashville on Saturday. The Bruins, meanwhile, will travel to Pittsburgh, looking to snap their losing streak and get back on track.

Here are the match scores:

• Islanders: 2
• Bruins: 1

And here are some player statistics:

• Ilya Sorokin: 38 saves
• Alexander Romanov: 1 goal
• Kyle Palmieri: 1 goal
• David Pastrnak: 1 goal, 800th career point

The Islanders' win was a significant one, as it ended a streak of 13 straight games without a regulation win at TD Garden. The team will look to continue their winning ways on Saturday, while the Bruins will aim to bounce back from their tough loss.

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