Bo Horvat and Kyle Palmieri gave the Isles a 2-0 lead for the third straight game, as they scored in the first 4:52, but the Bruins grabbed control of the game in the second period when they had ten of the first 11 shots and scored three times.

Yes, the Bruins beat the Islanders on Tuesday night. No, they still don't look like they're ready to win consistently.

While speaking to reporters, including The Hockey News’ Russell Macias, Boston Bruins head coach Marco Sturm announced that defenseman Mason Lohrei will be a healthy scratch against the New York Islanders.

See an updated list of injuries, with active and inactive players for the New York Islanders vs. Boston Bruins NHL Oct. 28 game.

Lindholm was placed on IR on Oct. 26 after he suffered an injury on Oct. 9. Bruins coach Marco Sturm classified the injury as minor and not related to the broken kneecap the defenseman suffered last year that kept him sidelined for most of 2024-25.

The Islanders came up empty against a struggling Bruins team, wasting a good first period and countless power play opportunities to end up losing convincingly, 5-2 in Boston. The story could look like it came down to special teams,

The Bruins' defense could use some help and it appears that is on its way with Hampus Lindholm being activated from injured reserve on Tuesday.