The shutout against Vancouver was the first setback for the Bruins since Joe Sacco was named interim coach.

The Bruins had three power plays after former teammate Jake DeBrusk scored 5:53 into the second period. Conor Garland’s empty net goal with 13 seconds left sealed the victory for the Canucks.

“We just have to start burying our chances,” said Sacco, who succeeded the fired Jim Montgomery on Nov. 19.

“I think we are giving ourselves a chance to take part in games now. The guys defend hard, like I mentioned, but on offense we need to get some guys going and finding their scoring opportunities.”

Here is a preview.

When: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m

Where: UBS Arena, Elmont, NY

TV, radio: NESN, WBZ-FM 98.5

Line: New York Islanders -135. O/U: 5.5.

BRUINS

Season balance: 10-10-3. vs. distribution: 5-18. Over/Under: 9-13, 1 push

Last 10 games: 4-4-2. vs. distribution: 0-10. Over/Under: 2-7, 1 push

ISLANDERS

Season balance: 8-9-5. vs. distribution: 10-12. Over/Under: 12-9, 1 push

Last 10 games: 4-3-3. vs. distribution: 7-3. Over/Under: 5-4, 1 push

TEAM STATISTICS

Goals scored: Boston 51, NY Islanders 54

Goals allowed: Boston 72, NY Islanders 63

Power play: Boston 12.4%, NY Islanders 12.9%

Penalty minutes: Boston 263, NY Islanders 121

Penalty shootout: Boston 77.3%, NY Islanders 70.2%

Faceoffs won: Boston 52.0%, NY Islanders 56.2%

Statistics of the day: The Bruins haven’t scored in the third period since the home run opener on Oct. 10 at TD Garden.

Notes: The Bruins have scored three goals or fewer in each of their last eight games and in 18 of their last 23 games. … The Islanders rank 27th in the NHL with 54 goals, but are eighth with 659 shots. The Bruins rank 30th with 50 goals and 16th with 633 shots. … On Tuesday, Sacco didn’t say who would get the starting job in net, but when Jeremy Swayman was given the command in last night’s loss, the coach made it clear that history points to Joonas Korpisalo come to the line. …Brad Marchand is expected to be his 1,053rd. game, which would place him ahead of Don Sweeney for the fourth-most games played in Bruins history. … The Islanders have allowed a goal or less through two periods in 14 of their first 22 games, but are just 5-5-4 in those games. … After Wednesday’s game, the Bruins return home to TD Garden for three games starting Friday when they host the struggling Penguins.

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