Stanley Cup of Chowder · Dec 16, 2021
Preview: Shorthanded Bruins face the Islanders (maybe)
Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty ImagesJust the facts
When: Tonight, 7:30 PM
Where: UBS Arena - Elmont, NY
How to follow: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub
Know your enemy
7-12-5, 19 points, last in the Metropolitan Division
Mat Barzal: 5G-12A-17PTS; Oliver Wahlstrom: 8G-5A-13PTS; Brock Nelson: 9G-3A-12PTS;
Ilya Sorokin: 7-7-4, 2.47 GAA, .926 save percentage
Game notes
If you think it’s been a tough start to the season for the Bruins, it could be worse — you could be an Islanders fan! After a trip to the Eastern Conference Final last season, the Islanders are dead last in their division.