The History of the New York Islanders

  • 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.
  • Islanders Win First Stanley Cup

  • Islanders Win Second Stanley Cup

  • Islanders Win Third Stanley Cup

  • Islanders Win Fourth Consecutive Cup

  • John Tavares Chosen First Overall

  • Jack Capuano Named Head Coach

  • Charles Wang Announces Move To Brooklyn

  • Final Game At Nassau Coliseum Played