The Bruins lost to the Islanders in a shootout on Thursday, 3-2. Anders Bjork and Torey Krug scored in regulation for Boston.
The Celtics face the Pistons at TD Garden today at 7:30 p.m.
And tomorrow, the Patriots face the Bills in a pivotal AFC East clash at Gillette Stadium. Kickoff happens at 4:30 p.m.
Ian McDiarmid responded to the comparisons with Bill Belichick: Scottish actor Ian McDiarmid reprised his role as Emperor Palpatine in the newly released Star Wars movie, “The Rise of Skywalker” (which is not a spoiler, as it was in the trailer).