Showing posts with label new york islanders. Show all posts
Showing posts with label new york islanders. Show all posts
Friday, April 10, 2026

The Night Butch Goring Dominated His Future Stanley Cup Team

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Long before becoming a key piece of the New York Islanders dynasty, Butch Goring gave them a firsthand look at his brilliance. Game Hig...
Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Bobby Gould’s Big Moment in Washington’s First Playoff Run

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The Washington Capitals endured a long and difficult start after entering the NHL in 1974-75. With just eight wins in their inaugural seaso...
Monday, March 30, 2026

Terry O'Reilly’s Wild Night: Three Fights in One Playoff Game vs the Islanders

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On April 19, 1980, Terry O'Reilly delivered one of the grittiest performances of his career, dropping the gloves three times in a singl...
Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Guy Chouinard’s 6-Assist Night Fuels 11-4 Calgary Flames Explosion

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On February 25, 1981, the Calgary Flames welcomed the New York Islanders to the historic Stampede Corral for a showdown between two strong ...
Thursday, January 15, 2026

Eight Seconds of History: Lafontaine’s Record-Breaking Night for the Islanders

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Pat Lafontaine wasted little time making history during his first full NHL season with the New York Islanders. The 1984-85 campaign marked ...
Friday, January 9, 2026

Pat Lafontaine Finds His NHL Groove in Just His Second Game with the Islanders

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Pat Lafontaine wasted little time proving he belonged in the NHL. Less than two weeks after representing the United States at the 1984 Wint...
Monday, December 15, 2025

John Tonelli Hits 100 Points in Dramatic Fashion in Islanders’ 1984-85 Finale

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John Tonelli reached a major personal milestone in unforgettable fashion during the final game of the 1984-85 NHL season, becoming just the...
Friday, November 14, 2025

Butch Goring’s First NHL Game: Marked By A Rare Trip to the Penalty Box

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When fans think of Butch Goring, they picture discipline, consistency, and almost no time spent in the penalty box. Across 1,107 NHL regula...
Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Garry Howatt Leads the Charge in Record-Setting Playoff Brawl Between Islanders and Bruins

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When the New York Islanders and Boston Bruins met in the 1979-80 Stanley Cup quarter-finals, few could have predicted that their series wou...
Sunday, September 21, 2025

Bob Bourne Delivers Clutch Goals and Grit vs. the Jets

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The New York Islanders dynasty wasn’t built solely on superstars like Mike Bossy, Bryan Trottier , and Denis Potvin. Players like Bob Bourn...
Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Bryan Trottier’s Historic 8-Point Night Against Rangers in 1978

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The New York Islanders were already a powerhouse in the 1978-79 season, dropping only four games by the time they hosted the rival New York...
Monday, July 28, 2025

Rick MacLeish’s Lone Penalty Shot Goal Comes Against Billy Smith in 1978

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On March 20, 1978, the Philadelphia Flyers hosted the New York Islanders at the Spectrum in a battle for Patrick Division supremacy. The Isl...
Thursday, July 3, 2025

Denis Potvin Sparks Islanders’ First-Ever Win Over Rangers in 1973

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The New York Islanders didn’t find much early success against their New York City rivals after joining the NHL for the 1972-73 season. Faci...
Monday, December 9, 2024

Glenn Resch Had A Standout 1974-75 Season (And Was Still A Rookie In 1975-76)

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It was just the second game of their existence. The Kansas City Scouts started play in the National Hockey League in 1974-75, along with the...
Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Islanders V Penguins NHL Playoff History

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The Pittsburgh Penguins entered the National Hockey League as an expansion franchise in 1967-68. The New York Islanders were an expansio...
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Sunday, August 3, 2014

Upsets Abound In 1981-82 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

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The 1981-82 National Hockey League season was the end of an evenly distributed regular season schedule. Teams now played more games agains...
Wednesday, July 23, 2014

NHL Hockey Trivia: New York Islanders

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The New York Islanders are a National Hockey League that began play in 1972-73 along with their expansion partners, the Atlanta Flames. ...