The History of the New York Islanders By Kramer186 Oct 7, 1972 First game and home opener in franchise history The Islanders lose their home opener and first game in franchise history, 3-2, to Atlanta Flames. Ed Westfall scores Islanders' first goal, at 17:29 of the second period. May 24, 1980 Islanders Win First Stanley Cup May 21, 1981 Islanders Win Second Stanley Cup May 16, 1982 Islanders Win Third Stanley Cup May 17, 1983 Islanders Win Fourth Consecutive Cup Jun 26, 2009 John Tavares Chosen First Overall Nov 15, 2010 Jack Capuano Named Head Coach Oct 24, 2012 Charles Wang Announces Move To Brooklyn Apr 25, 2015 Final Game At Nassau Coliseum Played