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The Islanders In Brief

The New York Islanders have a rich and illustrious history with some of the greatest players in the history of the game having plied their trade in Islanders’ colors. They were founded in 1972 in somewhat strange circumstances. The NHL did not want a team from the World Hockey Association (WHA), a rival league, to be able to play at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Out of that turf war, the New York Islanders were born. After spending the first two years building up a formidable team roster, the franchise found significant success. Beginning with their third season as an NHL side, the Islanders made it to the playoffs 14 times in a row. Their 4 Stanley Cup triumphs between 1980 and 1983 also came during this period of unprecedented success.

Some of the greatest players in the history of professional hockey have played for the Islanders over time. These include the likes of Hall of Famers Billy Smith, Denis Potvin, Clark Gillies, Pat LaFontaine and Bryan Trottier among others. The Islanders split their home games between the Nassau Coliseum and the Barclays Center. Catch them in action by getting New York Islanders Stanley Cup tickets.

Accomplishments

The Islanders started life as an NHL team with a bang. As already stated, they clinched a playoff berth in only their third season of existence. This trend continued for the next 13 years. They ruled the roost in the NHL during the early to mid-1980s, a period in which brought 4 Division titles, 4 Conference crowns and 4 Stanley Cup wins.

Their 19 straight playoff series triumphs from 1980 to 1984 is an achievement that is unmatched to this day in the NHL. The Islanders side of this period is one of eight great dynasties officially recognized by the NHL. In total, they have won 6 Division Championships, 6 Conference Titles and 4 Stanley Cups.

Playoffs Record

The New York Islanders Stanley Cup Playoffs record is quite impressive against most opponents that they have faced over the years. Local rivals the New York Rangers have been the most frequent postseason opponents for the Islanders. They are also perhaps their favorite opponents with the Islanders enjoying a win percentage of over .60.

The Washington Capitals have also stood in the path of and fallen to the Islanders in the playoffs quite often. A win percentage of over .70 is a testament to the Islanders’ domination of postseason encounters between the two sides. Other frequent opponents include the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers and the Philadelphia Flyers.

This time around, the Islanders are set to take on a team that they enjoy playing against. They carry a formidable threat for any team in the league and will be confident of their chances of going all the way.