Bruins set to face Islanders

The Bruins are on Long Island to face the New York Islanders tonight. The Bruins are looking for revenge after a disappointing 4-1 loss to the Islanders back on November 16th. The B's enter tonight's game looking for their third straight win after two impressive victories over the Toronto Maple Leafs, while the Isles will try to stop a three game skid.

Know Your Enemy

New York Islanders (11-13-7)

Head Coach: Scott Gordon

Bruins record vs. Islanders this season: 1-1-0

Leading Scorers:

Projected Starting Goaltenders:

Tim Thomas

#30 / Goalie / Boston Bruins

Height: 5-11

Weight: 201

Born: Apr 15, 1974

Dwayne Roloson

#30 / Goalie / New York Islanders

Height: 6-1

Weight: 180

Born: Oct 12, 1969

Injury Report

Notes:

- The Islanders have only played 11 games at home this season, but have looked relatively good in their own building (6-3-2).

- Bruins are 8-1-1 in their last 10 games.

- The Islanders and Bruins are both 18.3% on the power play this season.

- The B's now have the best penalty kill in the league with 86.4%.

- It will take more than an SUV to stop Brendan Witt

- Byron Bitz and Dennis Wideman both skated in the morning skate.

- For more on tonight's game, check out Lighthouse Hockey

- Game starts at 7:00 and can be seen on NESN. Public Skate open tread starts at 6:30.

Today's Obligatory Embarrassing Islanders Fan YouTube Video