Adam Pelech of the New York Islanders checks David Pastrnak of the Boston Bruins during the second period in Game 3 at Nassau Coliseum on June 3, 2021. Credit: Jim McIsaac
Of course, winning matters. We all were taught that many years ago by famed sports prophet Herman Edwards. And that goes triple in the playoffs.
But as the Islanders sought to put Game 3 of their second-round playoff series against the Bruins in perspective – and prepare for Game 4 on Saturday night – they took a moment on Friday to stop and smell the ice shavings.