Boston forward Craig left Game 1 and missed Game 2 with a lower-body injury, but is back at practice and could be ready to play Thursday.
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Bruins notebook: Lauzon’s ‘ill-advised’ pass led to winning goal for Islanders
Boston defenseman Jeremy Lauzon was a part of three big plays in Monday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders, including one he’d like to forget.
Tom Caron: Return of crowds in Boston is reason for cheer — and dismay
An increase in fans provided a spark for the Red Sox and Bruins, but the weekend was marred by an ugly incident at the Celtics-Nets game.
Islanders take advantage in OT to beat Bruins, even series
Boston scores twice in the third period to force overtime, but a turnover in OT gives Casey Cizikas a breakaway and he converts to give the Islanders a 4-3 win and tie the series, 1-1.
Pastrnak’s re-emergence a great sign for Bruins
After slumping late in the regular season and early in the playoffs, David Pastrnak has five goals in his last three games, including three in a 5-2 win Saturday against the Islanders.
Pastrnak has hat trick as Bruins blast Islanders 5-2
David Pastrnak scored his second career playoff hat trick, David Krejci had four assists and the Boston Bruins beat the New York Islanders 5-2
Hall of a trade: Deadline acquisitions are difference-makers in NHL playoffs
Taylor Hall scored two goals for the Bruins in five first-round games against Washington — the same number he had in 37 games with lowly Buffalo before being traded to Boston.
NHL playoffs: Bruins, Islanders have much in common
Two teams with similar styles and attributes begin the best-of-seven East Division finals on Saturday night.
Bruins notebook: Boston hopes late-season dominance over Islanders carries to playoffs
The Bruins-Islanders series starts Saturday. Boston dropped its first five regular-season games to the Islanders, but after the trade deadline won the next three.
Bruins notebook: Lauzon could be ready to return Saturday against Islanders
Defenseman Jeremy Lauzon practiced Thursday as the Bruins prepare for the start of their second-round series.