![]() ![]() The Islanders extended their lead to 7-4 before the end of the second period, but the Bruins put a scare in the Islanders, getting as close as 7-6 with a pair of quick goals from Wayne Cashman and Terry O'Reilly. Boston ripped off three quick goals to make it 6-4 by the halfway mark. Islanders Captain - and former Bruin - Ed Westfall's second goal of the game made it 6-1 Isles, but the game was far from over. "Western Union is going to have all kinds of queries when they send out that score," Torrey said of the events unfolding. to take a 5-1 lead into the first intermission. While the Islanders were written off before contest started, they delivered a significant punch early, scoring five goals in the first period on Bobby Orr and co. The game pitted the 4-37-4 Islanders against the reigning Stanley Cup champion Bruins, who entered the game 28-10-4. ![]() 18, 1973 - In the highlight of the inaugural season, the Islanders defeat Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito and the Bruins with a score of 9-7, at Boston Garden. ![]()
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