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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: Feb. 6

Arguably the best father and son duo in National Hockey League history had huge moments on this date. One of the greatest goal scorers in the game did something no other player had ever done before. Plus, a number was retired league-wide, and a bunch of Hall of Famers made some history of their own. It is time to take our daily trip back in time to relive the best moments from Feb. 6. Hulls Make History Bobby and Brett Hull were elite goal scorers during their Hall of Fame careers. Both father and son had memorable nights on this…

Islanders Proving They Can Pivot With Barzal Out

If there’s any team that needs a break in the NHL at the moment, it’s the New York Islanders. They’ve powered through injuries to remain in the hunt for a playoff spot and the 4 Nations Face-Off will give them a few weeks to get some skaters back. Last week, things looked like they couldn’t get worse on the injury front and then Mathew Barzal goes down and is placed on injured reserve. Related: Islanders Should Pursue Brock Boeser Trade After J.T. Miller Fallout The Barzal injury is a tough blow as he won’t be part of the Islanders’ regular…

Projected Lineups for Islanders vs Golden Knights – 2/4/25

The New York Islanders take on the Vegas Golden Knights tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. GOLDEN KNIGHTS (31-16-6) at ISLANDERS (24-21-7) 7:30 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, MSGSN Golden Knights projected lineup Ivan Barbashev — Jack Eichel — Mark StoneVictor Olofsson — Tomas Hertl — Pavel DorofeyevBrandon Saad — Brett Howden — Mark StoneTanner Pearson — Nicholas Roy — Raphael Lavoie Nicolas Hague — Alex PietrangeloBrayden McNabb — Shea TheodoreNoah Hanifin — Zach Whitecloud Adin HillIlya Samsonov Scratched: Ben Hutton, Kaedan Korczak, Alexander Holtz Injured: William Karlsson (lower body), Cole Schwindt (lower body) Status report The Golden…

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Today in Hockey History: Jan. 29

One of the greatest goaltenders the National Hockey League had ever seen officially ended his playing career on this date. Jan. 29 has also seen a plethora of personal milestones, including the No. 1,000 reappearing in different forms. Let’s buckle into THW’s time machine for our daily trip throughout the…

Projected Lineups for Avalanche vs Islanders – 1/28/25

The Colorado Avalanche take on the New York Islanders tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. AVALANCHE (29-20-2) at ISLANDERS (21-20-7) 7:30 p.m. ET; HULU, ESPN+ Avalanche projected lineup Jonathan Drouin — Nathan MacKinnon — Martin NecasJuuso Parsinen — Casey Mittelstadt — Artturi LehkonenRoss Colton…

Projected Lineups for Hurricanes vs Islanders – 1/25/25

The Carolina Hurricanes take on the New York Islanders tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. HURRICANES (30-16-3) at ISLANDERS (20-20-7) 7:30 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, MSGSN Hurricanes projected lineup Andrei Svechnikov — Sebastian Aho — Mikko RantanenJordan Martinook — Jordan Staal — Seth JarvisTaylor Hall…

 

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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.