Casey Cizikas scored on a breakaway in overtime and Semyon Varlamov returned to the net to make 39 saves to lead the New York Islanders to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins.
The Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 in five games and advance in the playoffs. David Pastrnak scored a highlight-reel goal and captain Patrice Bergeron scored twice.
Marcus Johansson and Patrice Bergeron scored on power plays during a four-goal outburst as Boston rallied to beat Carolina 5-2 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
All three top-liners contributed Thursday night as the Bruins beat the Blue Jackets 4-1 to even their series at two games apiece. The best-of-seven set moves to Boston.