The New York Islanders built the exact start they wanted in Boston — and then watched it unravel in the middle frame as they fell 5-2 at TD Garden in Boston to break their five-game point streak.
Bo Horvat continued his torrid stretch by scoring 1:08 into the game for his sixth goal in as many outings, then set up Kyle Palmieri for a one–timer that made it 2–0 before the five-minute mark. New York controlled the opening period, outshooting the Bruins 10–4 and dictating play in all three zones.
redirected home the go-ahead goal to make it 3–2.