Tonight’s game: NY Islanders at Bruins, 7 p.m.

The pesky New York Islanders, who actually have lost in overtime or a shootout seven times this season (that’s how close they are to respectability) provide the Bruins with opposition tonight at TD Garden.

Boston will look to find that balance of solid offense and defense it has lacked pretty much all season. For a complete preview, check out ESPNBoston.com.