Bruins Defeat Islanders 6-3 in Elmont

The New York Islanders lost 6-3 to the Boston Bruins on Wednesday, marking their fifth defeat in six games and leaving them with a disappointing 8-10-5 record at Thanksgiving. The Islanders fell behind early, with Brad Marchand scoring two goals in the first period, prompting coach Patrick Roy to call a timeout just six minutes into the game. Although Brock Nelson managed to tie the game late in the second period, the Islanders were unable to maintain their momentum into the third, where Pavel Zacha scored two critical goals to secure the win for Boston. The Bruins' victory came after a rough patch, and they are now 3-1-0 under interim coach Joe Sacco. The Islanders’ failure to play a full 60 minutes continues to haunt them, as they have been outscored significantly in the third period this season. With this loss, the Islanders' struggles raise concerns about their performance as they approach the quarter mark of the season.