After sleepwalking themselves to a point in Newark on Saturday, the Boston Bruins had a better pep in their step in against the New York Islanders.
Yet, their offensive struggles continued. The Bruins failed to solve another trap-happy team in Long Island. Their lack of finish came back to haunt them late in the third after Jean-Gabriel Pageau batted home his first of the season on a double-deflection with 4:09 left in regulation.
Now the Bruins return home without an even-strength goal through nine regulation periods and two overtime sessions.
“No consolation to losing a game like that when you feel like you’re the better team,” head coach Bruce Cassidy said following the 1-0 loss.