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Islanders vs. Bruins Gameday News: New York seeks clincher, Boston seeks survival

The New York Islanders have been to the Stanley Cup semifinal just twice since the dynasty came to an end in 1984 after 19 consecutive playoff series wins.

In 1993, they earned their return with the Dave Volek Game 7 winner over the Penguins, delightfully silencing Pittsburgh and ensuring that franchise not get a three-peat.

Last summer, they clinched their way in the Pandemic Playoff Bubble, rebounding from overtime losses in Games 5 and 6 to knock off the Flyers in Game 7 in Toronto, where anyone who’s seen the Leafs win a playoff series is all grown up and paying bills.