Adam McQuaid, David Krejci and Greg Campbell also scored for the Bruins (12-2-2), who bolstered their best start since the 1976-77 season.

WSJ: Bruins beat Islanders for 16th time in 20 meetings

Beth Tweddle, Greg Rutherford and Luke Campbell will flick the switch on Friday 31 August, in what is the centenary year of the famous lights.

BBC: Olympic medallists to turn on Blackpool Illuminations

Greg Rutherford became the first British athlete to win gold in the long-jump since 1964, while boxer Luke Campbell won gold in the bantamweight division.

BBC: Olympic medallists to turn on Blackpool Illuminations