David Pastrnak notched his second career playoff hat trick, further fueling a frenzied TD Garden crowd, as the Bruins defeated the Islanders in Game 1 Saturday night.

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins host New York after Brock Nelson scored two goals in the Islanders' 5-1 victory over the Devils. The Bruins are 32-15-7 against the rest of their division.

Islanders coach Barry Trotz gives his initial take on facing the Bruins in the second round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs after eliminating the Penguins in Game 6.

Colorado had a 2-0 lead entering the third period, having gone 31-1-1 in the regular season when leading after two periods. But goals by Alex Tuch and Jonathan Marchessault tied the game.