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The New York Islanders joined the NHL in 1972 during the league’s attempt to keep a World Hockey Association (WHA) franchise off Long Island. The Islanders had near-immediate success, making the playoffs in their third season, which started a streak of 13 consecutive postseason appearances. During that streak, they won four straight Stanley Cups—1980, 1981, 1982, and 1983—and went to another Stanley Cup Final in 1984. The Islanders of the early 1980s remain one of the greatest dynasties in NHL history. 

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 14
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This was a significant date for the pioneers and early stars of the National Hockey League. Jan. 14 stood out for a legend in Boston and a pair of all-time great goaltenders. This has also been a pretty good date behind the bench in the Windy City. So, let’s begin our daily trip through time and look back at all the best memories from this date. Early NHL Milestones Brothers Sprague and Odie Cleghorn made history on Jan. 14, 1922, as they had a huge game in the Montreal Canadiens’ 10-6 win over the Hamilton Bulldogs. Both Cleghorns scored four…

3 Metropolitan Division Centres for the Maple Leafs to Target
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]Auston Matthews, despite recently returning to the lineup, has been dealing with a nagging mystery injury that he has admitted might not go away this season. On top of that, the Toronto Maple Leafs still lack secondary scoring, and while they have (on paper) more talent in the bottom six this season than in previous ones, it’s still an issue. With that in mind, Toronto should consider acquiring a bottom-six, play-driving centre who can activate the team’s scoring depth. I have already looked into potential Western Conference fits, but here’s a look at some options from the Metropolitan Division. Noah…

Islanders Are Showing Blueprint for 2024-25 Success, But Is it Enough?
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Just when the New York Islanders look like toast and their season is over, they win three games in a row, on the road nonetheless. They won on Jan. 5 against the Boston Bruins in a 5-4 back-and-forth overtime game. Then they pull off a massive upset by beating the Vegas Golden Knights on Jan. 9 with a 4-0 stomping. To cap off the road trip, the Islanders come from behind against the Utah Hockey Club on Jan. 11 with a 2-1 win. Related: Brock Boeser is Islanders’ Most Likely Target on the Canucks The Islanders are starting to see…

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Islanders FAQ

What year were the New York Islanders founded?

The New York Islanders joined the NHL in 1972.

When did the New York Islanders play their first game?

The Islanders’ first game was played on Oct. 7, 1972, against the Atlanta Flames and resulted in a 3-2 loss.

Who is the current head coach of the New York Islanders?

Patrick Roy is the current head coach of the New York Islanders.