Three areas Islanders have advantage over Boston Bruins

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 29: Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins holds the stick belonging to Leo Komarov #47 of the New York Islanders during the third period at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on February 29, 2020 in Uniondale, New York. The Bruins shut out the Islanders 4-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

A lot has to go right for the New York Islanders to get past the Boston Bruins in the second round. Here’s where the Islanders have a clear advantage.

The New York Islanders and Boston Bruins will face off in the playoffs for the first time since 1983 when the two teams met in the Conference Finals. The Isles won out that series in six games before sweeping the Oilers in the…