For the fourth straight year, the Bruins have advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
This year, they're set to face an opponent they haven't faced in the playoffs since 1983 in the New York Islanders, with Game 1 scheduled for Saturday night at 8 p.m. at TD Garden.
The Bruins will have a crowd near full capacity, as all COVID-19 restrictions were lifted in Massachusetts at midnight.
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After the Islanders won each of their first five matchups with Boston this season, the Bruins won the final three contests -- the wins all coming after the Bruins acquired Taylor Hall at the trade deadline.
Here's what you need to know:
On TV: You can watch the game on NBC10 Boston at noon. Here's where to find NBC10 Boston where you live.
On Desktop or Mobile Devices: You can watch the game on desktop and mobile by clicking here. For mobile, you will be prompted to download the NBC Sports App if you haven't already. If you already have the app downloaded, you will immediately be directed to the mobile viewing experience.
