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

It's unclear if Mathew Barzal will be able to return before the end of the regular season. The 27-year-old forward has been out with a lower-body injury sustained after blocking a shot late in the third period of a 3-2 overtime win against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Feb. 1. He had a minor procedure Feb. 6 and is out indefinitely.

The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on NESN and MSG Sportsnet. Fans looking to watch this Bruins game can do so for free by using FuboTV (up to $25 off first month) or DirecTV Stream, which both offer a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game.

By trading only Brock Nelson this week, general manager Lou Lamoriello committed to the challenge of trying to retool the New York Islanders while keeping them in contention.

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.

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.

New York’s Brock Nelson shoved him toward the boards at the Islander bench. However, the door was open and Poitras smashed chest first into the opening.

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