BOSTON (AP) — Charlie Coyle had his first career hat trick — thanks to an empty-netter spoon-fed to him by David Pastrnak — and Linus Ullmark made 27 saves in the Boston Bruins’ 5-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
Coyle also assisted on a goal in the first period for four points on the night to help the defending Presidents Trophy winners win for the 11th time in their first 13 games. They ended the night tied with Stanley Cup champion Vegas for the most points in the NHL, with 23.
Simon Holmstrom scored a short-handed goal for New York 10 seconds after the faceoff to open the power play, tying the game 2-2 early in the third period.