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Pastrnak scores twice to lead Bruins past Islanders 3-1

Published Mar. 12, 2016 8:07 p.m. ET

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BOSTON (AP) David Pastrnak scored two goals, Tuukka Rask made 25 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Saturday.

Loui Eriksson added a goal and two assists for the Bruins, who have won their last five games against the Islanders.

Pastrnak's point-blank wrist shot beat Thomas Greiss for a 2-1 lead with 8.9 seconds left in the second period. He slid his 12th goal of the season under Greiss with 2:34 remaining in the third.

New York captain John Tavares scored his 200th career goal, becoming the 11th player in franchise history to reach the mark.

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