The New York Islanders (13-8-2) square off against the Boston Bruins (13-11) in NHL play on Wednesday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at UBS Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Islanders are fourth in the Eastern Conference (28 points), and the Bruins are eighth in the Eastern Conference (26 points).

How to watch Boston Bruins vs. New York IslandersBoston vs. New York odds

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Injury reportsIslanders

Alexander Romanov: Out (Upper Body),

Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Out (Upper Body),

Pierre Engvall: Out (Ankle),

Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),

Ethan Bear: Out (Undisclosed)

Bruins

Charlie McAvoy: Out (Face),

Viktor Arvidsson: Out (Lower Body),

Casey Mittelstadt: Out (Lower Body),

Jordan Harris: Out (Ankle)

Stats to know
Bo Horvat has put up 25 points in 23 games (14 goals and 11 assists).
Ilya Sorokin has a goals-against average of 2.7, and a .905 save percentage (27th in the league).
David Pastrnak has 11 goals and 18 assists for 29 total points this season.
Jeremy Swayman has 419 saves while allowing 42 goals (2.8 goals-against average) with a .909 save percentage (20th in the league).

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