1981–82 New York Islanders season - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

The 1981-82
1981-82 NHL season
The 1981–82 NHL season was the 65th season of the National Hockey League. The William M. Jennings Trophy made its debut this year as the trophy for the goaltenders from the team with the fewest goals against...

New York Islanders
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...

was the tenth in the franchise's history. It involved winning the Stanley Cup

Stanley Cup

The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...

Game log

No.	R	Date	Score	Opponent	Record
1	W	October 7, 1981	4–1	@ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1981–82 1981–82 Los Angeles Kings season The 1981–82 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings make the playoffs, winning the first round before falling in the second round to the Vancouver Canucks. The first round upset of the heavily favored Edmonton Oilers is considered to be one of the greatest upsets in NHL history.-Offseason:The Kings... )	1–0–0
2	T	October 10, 1981	2–2	@ Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... (1981–82 1981–82 Colorado Rockies season The 1981–82 Colorado Rockies season was the sixth and final season for the Rockies in Colorado. The franchise would relocate to New Jersey for the 1982–83 season... )	1–0–1
3	W	October 14, 1981	4–1	@ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1981–82 1981–82 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1981–82 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their fifteenth in the National Hockey League.-Entry Draft:-Game log:-Playoffs:The Penguins lost in the division semi-final round versus the New York Islanders.-Skaters:... )	2–0–1
4	W	October 15, 1981	4–1	Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1981–82 1981–82 Vancouver Canucks season The 1981–82 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 12th in the NHL. The Vancouver Canucks made their first appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals, losing to the New York Islanders 4 games to 0.-Season standings:... )	3–0–1
5	W	October 17, 1981	5–4	New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1981–82 1981–82 New York Rangers season The 1981–82 New York Rangers season was the 56th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished second in the Patrick Division with 92 points and qualified for the NHL playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, New York defeated the... )	4–0–1
6	L	October 20, 1981	6–9	Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1981–82 1981–82 Los Angeles Kings season The 1981–82 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings make the playoffs, winning the first round before falling in the second round to the Vancouver Canucks. The first round upset of the heavily favored Edmonton Oilers is considered to be one of the greatest upsets in NHL history.-Offseason:The Kings... )	4–1–1
7	W	October 23, 1981	4–2	@ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1981–82 1981–82 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... )	5–1–1
8	W	October 24, 1981	6–4	Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1981–82 1981–82 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... )	6–1–1
9	W	October 27, 1981	4–3	Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1981–82 1981–82 Edmonton Oilers season The 1981–82 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 3rd season in the NHL, as they finished with a franchise record 48 wins and 111 points, and won the Smythe Division for the first time in team history... )	7–1–1
10	T	October 29, 1981	6–6	@ Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1981–82 1981–82 Hartford Whalers season -Game log:... )	7–1–2
11	W	October 31, 1981	2–1	@ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1981–82 1981–82 Montreal Canadiens season The 1981–82 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 73rd season. The club finished with over 100 points in the regular season, and were third overall in the NHL standings... )	8–1–2
12	T	November 3, 1981	2–2	Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1981–82 1981–82 Calgary Flames season The 1981–82 Calgary Flames season was the second season in Calgary and tenth for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League. The follow-up to the Flames' first season in Calgary proved to be disappointing on the ice. 29 wins represented the Flames lowest total since the franchise's... )	8–1–3
13	L	November 7, 1981	2–6	Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1981–82 1981–82 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... )	8–2–3
14	W	November 10, 1981	5–3	@ Winnipeg Jets (1981–82 1981–82 Winnipeg Jets season -Game log:-Trades:-Waivers:-Free agents:-External links:... )	9–2–3
15	W	November 11, 1981	4–3	@ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1981–82 1981–82 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1981–82 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the Toronto Maple Leafs 64th season of the franchise, 54th season as the Maple Leafs.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Transactions:... )	10–2–3
16	T	November 14, 1981	5–5	Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1981–82 1981–82 Edmonton Oilers season The 1981–82 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 3rd season in the NHL, as they finished with a franchise record 48 wins and 111 points, and won the Smythe Division for the first time in team history... )	10–2–4
17	L	November 15, 1981	4–5	@ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1981–82 1981–82 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1981–82 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 15th season in the National Hockey League .In 1981–82, Mel Bridgman was growing unhappy with the Flyers' organization, and was replaced as captain by Bill Barber before being traded to Calgary for defenseman Brad Marsh... )	10–3–4
18	L	November 17, 1981	2–7	@ Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1981–82 1981–82 Quebec Nordiques season The 1981–82 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' third season in the National Hockey League. The Nordiques would have a successful regular season, qualifying for the playoffs, but had a better playoff, making it to the Wales Final before losing to the eventual Stanley Cup champion New York... )	10–4–4
19	W	November 21, 1981	4–3	New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1981–82 1981–82 New York Rangers season The 1981–82 New York Rangers season was the 56th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished second in the Patrick Division with 92 points and qualified for the NHL playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, New York defeated the... )	11–4–4
20	W	November 22, 1981	7–2	@ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1981–82 1981–82 New York Rangers season The 1981–82 New York Rangers season was the 56th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished second in the Patrick Division with 92 points and qualified for the NHL playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, New York defeated the... )	12–4–4
21	W	November 24, 1981	3–1	Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1981–82 1981–82 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:... )	13–4–4
22	W	November 26, 1981	9–2	St. Louis Blues (1981–82 1981–82 St. Louis Blues season The 1981–82 St. Louis Blues season was the 15th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 32 wins, 40 losses and eight ties, good for 72 points, and qualified for the playoffs with their third-place finish... )	14–4–4
23	L	November 28, 1981	4–5	@ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1981–82 1981–82 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:... )	14–5–4
24	L	November 29, 1981	2–5	@ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1981–82 1981–82 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... )	14–6–4
25	W	December 5, 1981	8–5	@ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1981–82 1981–82 Minnesota North Stars season The 1981–82 Minnesota North Stars season was their 15th season. Dino Ciccarelli, in his second season, scored 55 goals, a franchise record. Minnesota won their first division title, but lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Chicago Black Hawks.... )	15–6–4
26	L	December 6, 1981	2–5	@ Winnipeg Jets (1981–82 1981–82 Winnipeg Jets season -Game log:-Trades:-Waivers:-Free agents:-External links:... )	15–7–4
27	L	December 9, 1981	3–4	@ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1981–82 1981–82 Vancouver Canucks season The 1981–82 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 12th in the NHL. The Vancouver Canucks made their first appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals, losing to the New York Islanders 4 games to 0.-Season standings:... )	15–8–4
28	T	December 12, 1981	3–3	@ Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1981–82 1981–82 Calgary Flames season The 1981–82 Calgary Flames season was the second season in Calgary and tenth for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League. The follow-up to the Flames' first season in Calgary proved to be disappointing on the ice. 29 wins represented the Flames lowest total since the franchise's... )	15–8–5
29	L	December 13, 1981	3–4	@ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1981–82 1981–82 Edmonton Oilers season The 1981–82 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 3rd season in the NHL, as they finished with a franchise record 48 wins and 111 points, and won the Smythe Division for the first time in team history... )	15–9–5
30	W	December 15, 1981	10–7	Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1981–82 1981–82 Quebec Nordiques season The 1981–82 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' third season in the National Hockey League. The Nordiques would have a successful regular season, qualifying for the playoffs, but had a better playoff, making it to the Wales Final before losing to the eventual Stanley Cup champion New York... )	16–9–5
31	W	December 17, 1981	4–1	Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1981–82 1981–82 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... )	17–9–5
32	W	December 19, 1981	5–1	Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1981–82 1981–82 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... )	18–9–5
33	W	December 20, 1981	5–3	@ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1981–82 1981–82 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... )	19–9–5
34	W	December 22, 1981	5–2	Winnipeg Jets (1981–82 1981–82 Winnipeg Jets season -Game log:-Trades:-Waivers:-Free agents:-External links:... )	20–9–5
35	W	December 26, 1981	4–2	Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1981–82 1981–82 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1981–82 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 15th season in the National Hockey League .In 1981–82, Mel Bridgman was growing unhappy with the Flyers' organization, and was replaced as captain by Bill Barber before being traded to Calgary for defenseman Brad Marsh... )	21–9–5
36	L	December 29, 1981	4–5	Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1981–82 1981–82 Montreal Canadiens season The 1981–82 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 73rd season. The club finished with over 100 points in the regular season, and were third overall in the NHL standings... )	21–10–5
37	L	December 30, 1981	4–6	@ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1981–82 1981–82 New York Rangers season The 1981–82 New York Rangers season was the 56th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished second in the Patrick Division with 92 points and qualified for the NHL playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, New York defeated the... )	21–11–5
38	W	January 2, 1982	5–3	Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1981–82 1981–82 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1981–82 Chicago Black Hawks season was the fifty-sixth season of operation of the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... )	22–11–5
39	W	January 4, 1982	4–1	Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1981–82 1981–82 Vancouver Canucks season The 1981–82 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 12th in the NHL. The Vancouver Canucks made their first appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals, losing to the New York Islanders 4 games to 0.-Season standings:... )	23–11–5
40	W	January 7, 1982	5–4	@ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1981–82 1981–82 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1981–82 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 15th season in the National Hockey League .In 1981–82, Mel Bridgman was growing unhappy with the Flyers' organization, and was replaced as captain by Bill Barber before being traded to Calgary for defenseman Brad Marsh... )	24–11–5
41	W	January 9, 1982	3–1	Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1981–82 1981–82 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1981–82 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 15th season in the National Hockey League .In 1981–82, Mel Bridgman was growing unhappy with the Flyers' organization, and was replaced as captain by Bill Barber before being traded to Calgary for defenseman Brad Marsh... )	25–11–5
42	L	January 14, 1982	4–5	@ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1981–82 1981–82 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:... )	25–12–5
43	T	January 17, 1982	2–2	@ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1981–82 1981–82 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... )	25–12–6
44	L	January 20, 1982	2–3	@ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1981–82 1981–82 New York Rangers season The 1981–82 New York Rangers season was the 56th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished second in the Patrick Division with 92 points and qualified for the NHL playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, New York defeated the... )	25–13–6
45	W	January 21, 1982	6–1	Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1981–82 1981–82 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1981–82 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their fifteenth in the National Hockey League.-Entry Draft:-Game log:-Playoffs:The Penguins lost in the division semi-final round versus the New York Islanders.-Skaters:... )	26–13–6
46	W	January 23, 1982	6–1	New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1981–82 1981–82 New York Rangers season The 1981–82 New York Rangers season was the 56th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished second in the Patrick Division with 92 points and qualified for the NHL playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, New York defeated the... )	27–13–6
47	W	January 26, 1982	9–2	Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1981–82 1981–82 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1981–82 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their fifteenth in the National Hockey League.-Entry Draft:-Game log:-Playoffs:The Penguins lost in the division semi-final round versus the New York Islanders.-Skaters:... )	28–13–6
48	W	January 27, 1982	6–3	@ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1981–82 1981–82 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1981–82 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their fifteenth in the National Hockey League.-Entry Draft:-Game log:-Playoffs:The Penguins lost in the division semi-final round versus the New York Islanders.-Skaters:... )	29–13–6
49	W	January 30, 1982	4–2	Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1981–82 1981–82 Minnesota North Stars season The 1981–82 Minnesota North Stars season was their 15th season. Dino Ciccarelli, in his second season, scored 55 goals, a franchise record. Minnesota won their first division title, but lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Chicago Black Hawks.... )	30–13–6
50	W	February 2, 1982	7–6	Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1981–82 1981–82 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... )	31–13–6
51	W	February 4, 1982	5–2	@ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1981–82 1981–82 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... )	32–13–6
52	W	February 6, 1982	6–2	Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1981–82 1981–82 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... )	33–13–6
53	W	February 7, 1982	7–3	@ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1981–82 1981–82 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... )	34–13–6
54	W	February 11, 1982	8–2	@ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1981–82 1981–82 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1981–82 Chicago Black Hawks season was the fifty-sixth season of operation of the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... )	35–13–6
55	W	February 13, 1982	8–2	Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1981–82 1981–82 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1981–82 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 15th season in the National Hockey League .In 1981–82, Mel Bridgman was growing unhappy with the Flyers' organization, and was replaced as captain by Bill Barber before being traded to Calgary for defenseman Brad Marsh... )	36–13–6
56	W	February 14, 1982	9–1	@ Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1981–82 1981–82 Hartford Whalers season -Game log:... )	37–13–6
57	W	February 16, 1982	6–2	Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1981–82 1981–82 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1981–82 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their fifteenth in the National Hockey League.-Entry Draft:-Game log:-Playoffs:The Penguins lost in the division semi-final round versus the New York Islanders.-Skaters:... )	38–13–6
58	W	February 18, 1982	7–4	@ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1981–82 1981–82 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1981–82 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 15th season in the National Hockey League .In 1981–82, Mel Bridgman was growing unhappy with the Flyers' organization, and was replaced as captain by Bill Barber before being traded to Calgary for defenseman Brad Marsh... )	39–13–6
59	W	February 20, 1982	3–2	Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... (1981–82 1981–82 Colorado Rockies season The 1981–82 Colorado Rockies season was the sixth and final season for the Rockies in Colorado. The franchise would relocate to New Jersey for the 1982–83 season... )	40–13–6
60	L	February 21, 1982	3–4	@ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1981–82 1981–82 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1981–82 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their fifteenth in the National Hockey League.-Entry Draft:-Game log:-Playoffs:The Penguins lost in the division semi-final round versus the New York Islanders.-Skaters:... )	40–14–6
61	W	February 23, 1982	5–1	Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1981–82 1981–82 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1981–82 Chicago Black Hawks season was the fifty-sixth season of operation of the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... )	41–14–6
62	W	February 25, 1982	4–2	Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1981–82 1981–82 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1981–82 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their fifteenth in the National Hockey League.-Entry Draft:-Game log:-Playoffs:The Penguins lost in the division semi-final round versus the New York Islanders.-Skaters:... )	42–14–6
63	T	February 27, 1982	5–5	Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1981–82 1981–82 Quebec Nordiques season The 1981–82 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' third season in the National Hockey League. The Nordiques would have a successful regular season, qualifying for the playoffs, but had a better playoff, making it to the Wales Final before losing to the eventual Stanley Cup champion New York... )	42–14–7
64	W	March 1, 1982	9–5	@ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1981–82 1981–82 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1981–82 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the Toronto Maple Leafs 64th season of the franchise, 54th season as the Maple Leafs.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Transactions:... )	43–14–7
65	W	March 2, 1982	6–3	Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1981–82 1981–82 Calgary Flames season The 1981–82 Calgary Flames season was the second season in Calgary and tenth for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League. The follow-up to the Flames' first season in Calgary proved to be disappointing on the ice. 29 wins represented the Flames lowest total since the franchise's... )	44–14–7
66	W	March 4, 1982	10–1	Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1981–82 1981–82 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1981–82 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the Toronto Maple Leafs 64th season of the franchise, 54th season as the Maple Leafs.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Transactions:... )	45–14–7
67	W	March 6, 1982	6–4	New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1981–82 1981–82 New York Rangers season The 1981–82 New York Rangers season was the 56th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished second in the Patrick Division with 92 points and qualified for the NHL playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, New York defeated the... )	46–14–7
68	W	March 9, 1982	6–4	@ St. Louis Blues (1981–82 1981–82 St. Louis Blues season The 1981–82 St. Louis Blues season was the 15th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 32 wins, 40 losses and eight ties, good for 72 points, and qualified for the playoffs with their third-place finish... )	47–14–7
69	T	March 10, 1982	4–4	@ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1981–82 1981–82 Minnesota North Stars season The 1981–82 Minnesota North Stars season was their 15th season. Dino Ciccarelli, in his second season, scored 55 goals, a franchise record. Minnesota won their first division title, but lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Chicago Black Hawks.... )	47–14–8
70	L	March 13, 1982	0–3	@ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1981–82 1981–82 Los Angeles Kings season The 1981–82 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings make the playoffs, winning the first round before falling in the second round to the Vancouver Canucks. The first round upset of the heavily favored Edmonton Oilers is considered to be one of the greatest upsets in NHL history.-Offseason:The Kings... )	47–15–8
71	W	March 17, 1982	5–2	@ Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... (1981–82 1981–82 Colorado Rockies season The 1981–82 Colorado Rockies season was the sixth and final season for the Rockies in Colorado. The franchise would relocate to New Jersey for the 1982–83 season... )	48–15–8
72	T	March 20, 1982	3–3	St. Louis Blues (1981–82 1981–82 St. Louis Blues season The 1981–82 St. Louis Blues season was the 15th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 32 wins, 40 losses and eight ties, good for 72 points, and qualified for the playoffs with their third-place finish... )	48–15–9
73	W	March 21, 1982	3–2	@ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1981–82 1981–82 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... )	49–15–9
74	W	March 23, 1982	8–1	Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1981–82 1981–82 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... )	50–15–9
75	W	March 25, 1982	3–1	Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1981–82 1981–82 Montreal Canadiens season The 1981–82 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 73rd season. The club finished with over 100 points in the regular season, and were third overall in the NHL standings... )	51–15–9
76	W	March 27, 1982	5–4	Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1981–82 1981–82 Hartford Whalers season -Game log:... )	52–15–9
77	W	March 29, 1982	7–3	@ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1981–82 1981–82 New York Rangers season The 1981–82 New York Rangers season was the 56th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished second in the Patrick Division with 92 points and qualified for the NHL playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, New York defeated the... )	53–15–9
78	T	April 1, 1982	3–3	@ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1981–82 1981–82 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1981–82 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 15th season in the National Hockey League .In 1981–82, Mel Bridgman was growing unhappy with the Flyers' organization, and was replaced as captain by Bill Barber before being traded to Calgary for defenseman Brad Marsh... )	53–15–10
79	W	April 3, 1982	6–3	Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1981–82 1981–82 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1981–82 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 15th season in the National Hockey League .In 1981–82, Mel Bridgman was growing unhappy with the Flyers' organization, and was replaced as captain by Bill Barber before being traded to Calgary for defenseman Brad Marsh... )	54–15–10
80	L	April 4, 1982	2–7	@ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1981–82 1981–82 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1981–82 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their fifteenth in the National Hockey League.-Entry Draft:-Game log:-Playoffs:The Penguins lost in the division semi-final round versus the New York Islanders.-Skaters:... )	54–16–10

Player stats

Regular season

Scoring

Player	Pos	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	+/-	PPG	SHG	GWG
	RW	80	64	83	147	22	69	17	0	10
	C	80	50	79	129	88	70	18	2	10
	LW	80	35	58	93	57	48	5	0	5
	LW	79	38	39	77	75	39	8	0	5
	D	60	24	37	61	83	38	11	1	4
	C	76	27	26	53	77	27	5	2	2
	RW	77	18	35	53	100	23	4	0	0
	D	73	10	39	49	50	30	1	0	1
	RW	74	22	25	47	103	13	0	0	4
	C	43	21	22	43	114	28	3	0	1
	D	70	6	37	43	99	35	3	0	2
	RW	58	18	22	40	18	5	2	3	3
	C	68	12	27	39	20	4	1	0	3
	D	70	9	25	34	51	26	0	0	1
	C	67	15	17	32	10
1	5	1
	C	72	9	20	29	32	12	0	3	1
	D	73	1	20	21	82	34	0	0	0
	D	75	1	18	19	56	53	0	0	0
	RW	30	4	9	13	53	3	1	0	1
	D	51	0	13	13	98	26	0	0	0
	LW	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
	G	46	0	1	1	24	0	0	0	0
	D	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	RW	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	G	36	0	0	0	14	0	0	0	0

Goaltending

Player	MIN	GP	W	L	T	GA	GAA
	2685	46	32	9	4	133	2.97
	2115	36	22	7	6	114	3.23
Team:	4800	80	54	16	10	247	3.09

Playoffs

Scoring

Pos	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG
C	19	6	23	29	40	2	0	2
RW	19	17	10	27	0	6	0	3
D	19	5	16	21	30	3	0	0
C	19	9	7	16	36	3	1	0
LW	19	6	10	16	18	1	0	1
D	13	1	14	15	9	1	0	0
LW	19	8	6	14	34	4	0	3
C	19	6	6	12	6	0	0	1
C	19	6	5	11	12	1	0	2
RW	15	5	5	10	32	0	0	0
RW	19	5	5	10	57	0	0	2
D	15	3	7	10	18	2	0	0
C	19	2	6	8	36	0	0	0
RW	19	1	6	7	8	0	1	0
D	19	2	4	6	16	0	0	1
C	19	2	2	4	8	0	2	0
D	19	0	4	4	61	0	0	0
D	19	0	4	4	8	0	0	0
LW	4	1	1	2	2	0	0	0
D	10	0	2	2	21	0	0	0
G	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
G	18	0	0	0	6	0	0	0

Goaltending

Player	MIN	GP	W	L	GA	GAA	SO
	1120	18	15	3	47	2.52	1
	64	3	0	1	5	4.69	0
Team:	1184	19	15	4	52	2.64	1

Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals

MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts;

Record Winning Streak

From January 21 to February 20 the Islanders set a National Hockey League

National Hockey League

The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...

record by winning 15 consecutive games. Since regular season overtime did not yet exist, all of these games had to be (and were) won in regulation time. The record was surpassed in 1993

1992-93 NHL season

-Montreal vs. Los Angeles:Montreal wins best-of-seven series 4–1. Patrick Roy wins Conn Smythe Trophy-NHL Awards:-All-Star teams:-Scoring leaders:-Leading goaltenders:-Complete list of neutral-site games:The Hartford-St...

by the Pittsburgh Penguins, who won 17 consecutive games, two of which were in overtime.

Islanders vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

The Islanders won the first two games of the best-of-5 series, outscoring Pittsburgh 15-3. The Penguins then came back to even the series with two victories of their own. In Game 5, the Islanders came from behind to win in overtime. The tying and winning goals were both scored by John Tonelli

John Tonelli

John A. Tonelli is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward. He was a four-time Stanley Cup champion with the New York Islanders, and also played with the Calgary Flames, Los Angeles Kings, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Quebec Nordiques of the National Hockey League.-Bio:In 1982 and 1985,...

April 7 Islanders 8, Penguins 1
April 8 Islanders 7, Penguins 2
April 10 Penguins 2, Islanders 1(OT)
April 11 Penguins 5, Islanders 2
April 13 Islanders 4, Penguins 3(OT)

Islanders win series, 3 games to 2

Islanders vs. New York Rangers

After losing the opener, the Islanders came back to win the next three games and, eventually, the series in six. The key goals were Bryan Trottier

Bryan Trottier

Bryan John Trottier is a retired Canadian-American professional ice hockey centre who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League for the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins. He won four Stanley Cups with the Islanders, two with the Penguins and one as an assistant coach with the...

's overtime winner of Game 3 and Dave Langevin

Dave Langevin

David Richard "Bam Bam" Langevin is a retired American ice hockey defenseman who played 216 games for the WHA Edmonton Oilers as well as 513 games for the NHL New York Islanders, Minnesota North Stars and Los Angeles Kings between 1977 and 1987...

's in the third period of Game 6 that proved to be the series clincher.

April 15 Rangers 5, Islanders 4
April 16 Islanders 7, Rangers 2
April 18 Islanders 4, Rangers 3(OT)
April 19 Islanders 5, Rangers 3
April 21 Rangers 4, Islanders 2
April 23 Islanders 5, Rangers 3

Islanders win series, 4 games to 2

Islanders vs. Quebec Nordiques

The Islanders defeated the Nords decisively in the first two games played at the Nassau Coliseum. In Quebec, they won Game 3 in overtime on a goal scored by Wayne Merrick

Wayne Merrick

Leonard Wayne Merrick is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played 774 career National Hockey League games for the St...

and finished the sweep three days later to advance to the Finals.

April 27 Islanders 4, Nordiques 1
April 29 Islanders 5, Nordiques 2
May 1 Islanders 5, Nordiques 4(OT)
May 4 Islanders 4, Nordiques 2

Islanders win series, 4 games to 0

New York Islanders vs. Vancouver Canucks

The Canucks had their best chance to win a game in the first one, as a Jim Nill

Jim Nill

James Edward Nill is a former NHL right winger, currently the assistant General manager of the Detroit Red Wings.-Junior career:...

short-handed marker gave them a 5–4 lead with only seven minutes to play in regulation time. However, the Islanders tied it when Mike Bossy banged home a loose puck after goaltender Richard Brodeur

Richard Brodeur

Richard "King Richard, Kermit" Brodeur known to many as "King Richard", is a retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:...

had collided with his own defenceman, Harold Snepsts

Harold Snepsts

Harold John Snepsts is a retired professional ice hockey player who spent 17 seasons in the National Hockey League...

, while trying to smother it. In the dying seconds of the first overtime period, Snepsts attempted to clear the puck up the middle, but it was intercepted by Bossy, who completed his hat trick with two seconds left on the clock to win the game for the Islanders. In game two, the Canucks led 4–3 after two periods, but the Isles came back to win again.

The series then shifted to Vancouver, where the Canucks were boosted by a boisterous, towel-waving Vancouver crowd and had a great first period, but failed to score on Billy Smith

Billy Smith (ice hockey)

William John Smith, better known as Billy Smith, is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender and is best known for winning four Stanley Cups with the New York Islanders and being the first goalie to be credited with a goal....

, who was brilliant. The Islanders went on to win 3–0, and then completed the sweep with a 3–1 victory on May 16 to win their third straight Cup.

Mike Bossy

Mike Bossy

Michael Dean Bossy is a former Canadian ice hockey player who played for the New York Islanders for his entire career and was part of their four-year reign as Stanley Cup champions in the early 1980s...

scored 7 goals in the four games and won the Conn Smythe Trophy

Conn Smythe Trophy

The Conn Smythe Trophy is awarded annually to the player judged most valuable to his team during the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup playoffs. The Conn Smythe Trophy has been awarded 46 times to 40 players since the 1964–65 NHL season...

Date	Visitors	Score	Home	Score	Notes
May 8	Vancouver	5	New York	6	OT
May 11	Vancouver	4	New York	6
May 13	New York	3	Vancouver	0
May 16	New York	3	Vancouver	1

Islanders win series, 4 games to 0

1982 New York Islanders Stanley Cup Champions

Gord Lane

Gordon Thomas Lawrence Lane is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Lane played junior in the WCHL, first with the Brandon Wheat Kings and after a trade with the New Westminster Bruins...

, Jean Potvin

Jean Potvin

Jean Rene Potvin is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Islanders, Cleveland Barons and Minnesota North Stars....

, Denis Potvin

Denis Potvin

Denis Charles Potvin is a former defenseman and team captain for the New York Islanders in the National Hockey League and cornerstone for the Islanders' four Stanley Cup championship teams in the early 1980s. His brother, Jean Potvin, was also an NHL defenseman and the brothers were teammates for...

, Stefan Persson, Tomas Jonsson

Tomas Jonsson

Tomas Jonsson, is a former ice hockey player from Sweden. He is the current head coach of EfB Ishockey in the Danish AL-Bank Ligaen and assistant coach for the Danish national ice hockey team...

, Mike McEwen, Ken Morrow

Ken Morrow

Kenneth Arlington Morrow is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman and currently serves as the New York Islanders' director of pro scouting...

, Dave Langevin

Dave Langevin

, Brent Sutter

Brent Sutter

Brent Colin Sutter is a retired National Hockey League player and current head coach of the Calgary Flames. Selected by the New York Islanders 17th overall at the 1980 NHL Entry Draft, Sutter played over 1,000 games for the Islanders and Chicago Blackhawks during his 18-year career. He won the...

, Duane Sutter

Duane Sutter

Duane Calvin Sutter is a Canadian former forward player and former head coach in the National Hockey League. He is one of the famed six Sutter brothers to play in the NHL. As of August 22, 2011, he is a pro scout for the Edmonton Oilers....

, Clark Gillies

Clark Gillies

Clark "Jethro" Gillies is a retired professional ice hockey player. He is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. He provided both physical presence and offensive punch for the NHL's New York Islanders during their four-year run as Stanley Cup champions. In a career that spanned 958 games, Gillies...

, Hector Marini

Hector Marini

Hector Marini is a Canadian retired ice hockey forward.Marini started his National Hockey League career with the New York Islanders. He would also play with the New Jersey Devils. His career would last from 1979 to 1984. Marini would also play in the 1983 NHL All-Star Game...

, Wayne Merrick

Wayne Merrick

Leonard Wayne Merrick is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played 774 career National Hockey League games for the St...

, Bob Bourne

Bob Bourne

Robert Glen Bourne is a retired professional ice hockey centre who played for the New York Islanders and the Los Angeles Kings of the NHL between 1974 and 1988.-Playing career:...

, Bryan Trottier

Bryan Trottier

, Mike Bossy

Mike Bossy

, Bob Nystrom

Bob Nyström

Robert Thore Nystrom is a retired professional ice hockey right winger. He played for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League from 1972 to 1986. He is best remembered as having scored the winning goal at the 7:11 mark of overtime to give the New York Islanders the 1980 Stanley Cup...

, John Tonelli

John Tonelli

, Anders Kallur

Anders Kallur

Anders Kallur is a Swedish retired professional ice hockey player.Kallur played for Modo Hockey and Södertälje SK before moving to Djurgårdens IF in 1978. He was awarded Guldpucken as the best player of the 1978–79 season...

, Butch Goring

Butch Goring

Robert "Butch" Goring is a retired Canadian ice hockey player. He played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders and Boston Bruins. He is a four-time Stanley Cup winner with the Islanders. Since retiring as a player he has served as head coach of...

, Billy Carroll

Billy Carroll

William Allan Carroll is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey Centre. He holds the distinction as the only player in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup with both the Edmonton Oilers and New York Islanders....

, Roland Melanson

Roland Melanson

Roland Joseph "Rollie the Goalie" Melanson is a former goaltender in the NHL and the goaltender coach for the Vancouver Canucks. He previously served as goaltender coach for the Montreal Canadiens...

, Billy Smith

Billy Smith (ice hockey)

, Al Arbour

Al Arbour

Alger Joseph "Radar" Arbour is a retired Canadian ice hockey player and a coach and executive in the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...

(coach), Bill Torrey

Bill Torrey

William A. Torrey was a General Manager and executive in the National Hockey League, most famous for building up the expansion New York Islanders into a dynasty that won four consecutive Stanley Cups...

(general manager), Ron Waske, Jim Pickard(trainers)

Awards and records

Mike Bossy, Conn Smythe Trophy
Conn Smythe Trophy
The Conn Smythe Trophy is awarded annually to the player judged most valuable to his team during the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup playoffs. The Conn Smythe Trophy has been awarded 46 times to 40 players since the 1964–65 NHL season...
Mike Bossy, Runner-Up, Lady Byng Trophy

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