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Semyon Varlamov picked up his second shutout of the season yesterday, as the New York Islanders defeated the Boston Bruins by a score of 1-0.
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Varlamov needed to make a few key saves as the game went on and though the Bruins got less shots in the second and third periods than they did in the first, he faced tougher opportunities (especially in the second period). Overall, he was definitely tested more than he was against the Rangers in the season opener and was a key factor in the win.
The Islanders didn’t generate a ton of great opportunities for the first half of the game but got some good chances in the third period, with opportunities for Mathew Barzal and Anthony Beauvillier. Jean-Gabriel Pageau’s lone goal of the game was pretty great as well.
Overall, it was a good win for the Islanders and it was great to see them match up well against tough competition.
The Islanders will be back in action on Thursday, when they face the New Jersey Devils.
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