Before the start of game two of the Bruins and Islanders second-round playoff game, we saw the Islanders make a change in net, going to Symeon Varlamov in relief of young Russian sensation, Ilya Sorokin. The Bruins were also without Craig Smith, after he sustained an undisclosed injury last game, Karson Kuhlman slotted in his place. Charlie Coyle makes quick work to get the Bruins on the board first, just two and half minutes in, on a wristshot from Nick Ritchie, 1-0 Bruins. Bruins weather the storm in a shift of moment and several flurries of chances until the Islanders finally breakthrough on the powerplay, almost seven minutes into the second to tie it at 1. Four minutes later the Islanders take the lead on a Palmeri wrister from Ledy, 2-1 Isles. Islanders even further their assault, again on the powerplay, and this time Bruins nemesis J.G. Pageau for a 3-1 Isles advantage. Bruins got their work cut out for them in third and get to work, strapping on their work boots
First, Captain Patrice Bergeron puts one home, halfway through the period, on a pass out front from Brad Marchand, 3-2 Bruins. Five minutes left regulation, Marchand ties the game at 3 from the right point on a pass from Charlie McAvoy to force the overtime period. Bruins get outshot 16-3 since the game-tying goal and give up a defensive miscue in the extra frame leading to a breakaway chance for the Islanders which ultimately leads to Casey Cizikas' game-winning goal for New York, 4-3 in OT. Tying the series at one game a piece.
