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The New York Islanders (4-3-1) visit the Boston Bruins (4-7) at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on October 28, 2025, starting at 7:15 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Islanders sit in ninth place in the Eastern Conference with 9 points and the Bruins are 16th in the Eastern Conference with 8 points.
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Islanders vs. Bruins: Oct. 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
- Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Venue: TD Garden
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.75 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.38 | 24th |
| Shots | 29.9 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.5 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 18.52% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.07% | 20th |
Bruins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.09 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.82 | 29th |
| Shots | 27.4 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 18.92% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.55% | 16th |
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Islanders vs. Bruins Top Players
Islanders
- One of New York's top offensive players this season is Bo Horvat, who has put up nine points in eight games.
- With one goal and seven assists, Anders Lee is one of the top contributors for New York with his eight points (1.0 per game).
- On 23 shots (for two goals) and five assists, Matthew Schaefer has created seven points this season.
- In six games played this season, Ilya Sorokin (2-3-1) has given up 22 goals.
Bruins
- David Pastrnak's 13 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Boston. He has five goals and eight assists in 11 games.
- Morgan Geekie is one of the top contributors for Boston with nine total points (0.8 per game), with seven goals and two assists in 11 games.
- Pavel Zacha's two goals and seven assists add up to nine points this season.
- Jeremy Swayman is 3-4-0 in seven games this season, conceding 24 goals (3.4 goals against average) with 188 saves and an .887 save percentage (41st in the league).
Islanders vs. Bruins Injury Report
Islanders
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Ethan Bear: Out (Undisclosed),
Pierre Engvall: Out (Ankle),
Maxim Shabanov: Out (Upper Body),
Alexander Romanov: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Bruins
Jordan Harris: Out (Undisclosed),
Hampus Lindholm: Out (Undisclosed)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | Sharks | W 4-3 | Home |
| 10/23/2025 | Red Wings | W 7-2 | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Flyers | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/28/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 10/30/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 10/31/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 11/2/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | Ducks | L 7-5 | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Avalanche | W 3-2 | Home |
| 10/27/2025 | Senators | L 7-2 | Away |
| 10/28/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 10/30/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 11/1/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 11/4/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |