Bruins' Eriksson scores with no-look backhand for game-winning goal vs. Islanders

by Ian McLaren
Greg M. Cooper / USA TODAY Sports

Loui Eriksson came up big with his back to the net on Saturday.

Parked in front of Chad Johnson of the New York Islanders, the Boston Bruins forward fended off the defensive efforts of Matt Martin and fired a no-look backhand shot into the net for the game-winning goal.

(Courtesy: NHL.com)

The goal was Eriksson's 12th, passing the total he set in 61 games in his first season with the Bruins, one that was injury-plagued.

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