Brock Nelson (2G, 1A) and Max Tsyplakov scored for the Islanders, but Boston exploded with six goals from Brad Marchand (2G), Morgan Geekie, Pavel Zacha (2G) and Nikita Zadorov, including three in the third period. Ilya Sorokin turned aside 15 of 20 shots in the loss, while Joonas Korpisalo made 21 saves in the win.

ELMONT, N.Y. — Pavel Zacha scored a pair of third-period goals to give the Bruins a 6-3 win over the Islanders at UBS Arena Wednesday night.

Pavel Zacha and Brad Marchand each scored twice and Jonas Korpisalo made 21 saves as the Boston Bruins defeated the New York Islanders 6-3.

ELMONT, N.Y. -- Pavel Zacha scored two goals in the third period for the Boston Bruins, who pulled away for a 6-3 win against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Wednesday.

For teams outside of the NHL playoff picture, American Thanksgiving is about the time to begin worrying about the standings.

After a tough 2-0 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night at TD Garden, the Boston Bruins are right back on the ice on Wednesday to face off against the New York Islanders. The Bruins will look to secure a win on the road from here. For this contest against the Islanders, the Bruins are rolling with Joonas Korpisalo as their starting goalie.

With two goals in the final 10 minutes, Pavel Zacha put the Bruins ’ scoring woes and third-period woes behind them for at least a night. Boston will head to Thanksgiving on a high note as they pulled away from the Islanders for a 6-3 win over the Islanders on Wednesday on Long Island.

Pavel Zacha, Brad Marchand scored twice and added an assist for the Islanders, who lost their second straight.

Pavel Zacha and Brad Marchand each scored twice and Jonas Korpisalo made 21 saves as the Boston Bruins defeated the New York Islanders.