BOSTON -- While the Boston Bruins figured out a way to win without their leading scorer Sunday, the New York Islanders continued their plunge in the NHL standings.The Bruins, who won in the first of what looks like at least two games without David Pastrnak, host the Islanders on Tuesday night. New York has lost five in a row and fallen into last place in the Eastern Conference.Theres a lot of fight in that room, Islanders coach Jack Capuano said after Sundays 6-2 home loss to the Ottawa Senators. When teams lose it, they start quitting, and they dont work, and theres no emotion. That hasnt happened with this group.The Isles, who have the third-worst points total in the league, are in the midst of their third losing streak of at least three games this season.Its still early, but they are a distant 13 points away from the last playoff spot. They have been losing close games as theyve been tied after two periods and led in one of the contests. But they have been outscored 11-0 in the five third periods.They are 1-for-12 on the power play and have yielded eight power-play goals in the 15 chances during the streak.Whats most puzzling about the slide is that the Islanders were 5-0-1 in the six games before the losing streak.The Bruins havent been great, winning two of their last seven. But they have points in four of those games.Facing a tired Los Angeles Kings team on Sunday, they played two days after Pastrnak underwent minor right elbow surgery and fashioned their best defensive effort of the season in a 1-0 win. Tuukka Rask recorded his fourth shutout of the season.Its one of those games that you only need one bad bounce or one really good chance for them to tie it, and (Sunday) we didnt even give them that, Rask said after his 34th career shutout, this one tying Devan Dubnyk for most in the league this season.The Islanders have used three different goalies during their losing streak, J-F Berube playing both games over the weekend.Rask faced only 18 shots in blanking the Kings and figures to take his 10-3-0 career record against the Islanders into this game.We score a lot of goals but I think we have the depth we can provide more scoring from other guys too, Rask said. We seem to like to win these tight games, these low scoring games. Thats all right. But yeah, I think our team defense overall today was tremendous.They can score goals, but the stats say they have scored two goals or less in 22 of their 33 games. And without Pastrnak, who has more than twice as many goals as anyone else on the roster, defense has to be key.They hope to have added some offense Monday when Frank Vatrano was recalled from a conditioning assignment after recovering from foot surgery. He had eight goals in 39 games last season and scored in both rehab games in the American Hockey League.While the Islanders have been having trouble with their power play, the Bruins are experiencing the same, going 2-for-31 with the advantage over the last 10 games. Obviously, they hope to cash in on the Islanders penalty killing woes.The Bruins have won the last five games between the teams, sweeping three meetings last season. Derwin James Chargers Jersey . Louis Blues. Shane Hnidy joins Brian Munz for the broadcast on TSN 1290 Radio at 7pm ct. LaDainian Tomlinson Jersey . With their top three point guards and Kobe Bryant all sidelined by injury, the Lakers signed Marshall out of the D-League on Friday before their home game against Minnesota. http://www.prochargersteamstore.com/Youth-Keenan-Allen-Elite-Jersey/ . It was just business as usual for the Thunder at home. Durant scored 32 points and the Thunder beat the Bulls 107-95 on Thursday night for their eighth straight win. Nasir Adderley Chargers Jersey . To the surprise of many, it isnt the Wolverines but their in-state rivals the Michigan State Spartans. Kellen Winslow Youth Jersey . 8 Iowa State on Saturday, sending the Cyclones to their third consecutive loss. The Longhorns (14-4, 3-2) got their biggest win of the season with their third in the row in the Big 12.ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The Detroit Lions have released defensive back Lionel Smith. The move was announced Monday. Team officials declined to confirm reports the Lions have agreed to a deal with offensive guard Leroy Harris. The Lions have been looking for a veteran guard since releasing Stephen Peterman in February. Harris was a three-year starter for the Tennessee Tittans, but he was sidelined last November by a right knee injury.dddddddddddd The Titans drafted him out of North C