Rask is 3-0-0 and has allowed three goals in his past three starts for the Bruins, who are 7-2-0 in their past nine games. Jaroslav Halak will start for the second straight game for the Islanders. New York has lost its past two games and is 1-1-1 entering the finale of a four-game road trip.
Players to watch
Islanders center John Tavares 12 points (four goals, eight assists) in his past 10 games. He has 31 points (17 goals, 14 assists) and is tied for the team scoring lead with linemate Josh Bailey (five goals, 26 assists). Bruins forward David Pastrnak has points in each of his past seven games, the longest current streak in the NHL. He has eight points (four goals, four assists) during that span and leads the Bruins with 25 points (14 goals, 11 assists).
They said it
"I think you're talking about a four-game trip. We're even-steven (1-1-1) right now, so it would be great to pull it out. Every game's tough, so we have to bring our best." -- Islanders coach Doug Weight on finishing their road trip "They've got Tavares as well, so there's a two-pronged attack right now and we're going to have to keep the puck out of his hands and when he has it slow him down. I think we've done a decent job. I think guys accept that challenge here when it comes to [top opponents]." -- Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy on matching up against Islanders rookie center Mathew Barzal's line
Seidenberg will replace Mayfield and play for the first time in four games. Seidenberg played 401 regular-season games for the Bruins and was a member of their 2011 Stanley Cup-winning team. De Haan will play his 300th NHL game. ... The Bruins will dress the same lineup they used in their 6-1 win against the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday.
Stat pack
Barzal leads all NHL rookies in points (27), assists (19) and power-play points (nine). .... Marchand has two goals and five assists during a four-game point streak
