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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...
are an American ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
team based in Uniondale
Uniondale, New York
Uniondale is a hamlet as well as a suburb of New York City in Nassau County, New York, United States, on Long Island, in the Town of Hempstead. The population was 24,759 at the 2010 United States Census.-Geography:...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. They compete in the 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...
(NHL) Eastern Conference's
Eastern Conference (NHL)
The Eastern Conference is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Western Conference....
Atlantic Division
Atlantic Division (NHL)
The NHL's Atlantic Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Patrick Division. It is the only division in the NHL where all of its current members have won the Stanley Cup at least twice, though only three teams have won...
. Since their inaugural season in 1972, the team has played its home games in Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Uniondale, New York, United States. Home to the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League, the Coliseum is located approximately east of New York City on Long Island...
. In thirty-six completed seasons, the team has won 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...
championship four times and has qualified for the playoffs twenty-one times. They have played more than 230 playoff games, winning 130. As of the end of the 2007–08 season, New York has won more than 1,200 regular season games, the 14th-highest victory total among NHL teams.
The Islanders were founded in 1972 during the season, and won their first of four consecutive Stanley Cup championships in 1980. The team has since lost the Conference Finals in 1993 to eventual Stanley Cup champions 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 ...
. Since then, the Islanders only qualified for the playoffs once between 1994 and 2001. The Islanders have never won the Presidents' Trophy
Presidents' Trophy
The Presidents' Trophy is an award presented by the National Hockey League to the team that finishes with the most points in the league during the regular season. If two teams tie for the most points, then the trophy goes to the team with the most wins. The winning team is also awarded C$350,000...
, although they led the NHL in regular-season points
Point (ice hockey)
Point in ice hockey has three official meanings:* A point is awarded to a player for each goal scored or assist earned. The total number of goals plus assists equals total points. In some European leagues, a goal counts as two points, and an assist counts as one...
in three seasons before the league began awarding the trophy; they won the Stanley Cup in two out of the three seasons. The Islanders last qualified for the playoffs in 2007; their most recent playoff series victory was in 1993. They last reached the Stanley Cup finals in 1984, their fifth consecutive appearance and first finals loss. As of 2011, the Islanders are the last North American team to win four consecutive league championships.
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| Won 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... |
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Key:| Stanley Cup champions † | Conference Eastern Conference (NHL) The Eastern Conference is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Western Conference.... champions * |
Division Atlantic Division (NHL) The NHL's Atlantic Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Patrick Division. It is the only division in the NHL where all of its current members have won the Stanley Cup at least twice, though only three teams have won... champions ^ |
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| Finish | GP | W | L | T | OTL | Pts Point (ice hockey) Point in ice hockey has three official meanings:* A point is awarded to a player for each goal scored or assist earned. The total number of goals plus assists equals total points. In some European leagues, a goal counts as two points, and an assist counts as one... |
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| 1972–73 | 1972–73 1972–73 New York Islanders season The 1972-73 New York Islanders season was the first season in the franchise's history. At the beginning of 1972, Gordie Howe was offered the job as first head coach of the New York Islanders, but turned it down... |
— | East | 8th | 78 | 12 | 60 | 6 | — | 30 | 170 | 347 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1973–74 | 1973–74 1973–74 New York Islanders season The 1973–74 New York Islanders season was the second season for the New York Islanders franchise in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Islanders finished in eighth place in the East Division with a 19-41-18 record and did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs.-NHL... |
— | East | 8th | 78 | 19 | 41 | 18 | — | 56 | 182 | 247 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1974–75 | 1974–75 1974–75 New York Islanders season The 1974–75 New York Islanders season was the third season for the franchise in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Islanders finished in third place in the Patrick Division with a 33-25-22 record qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs... |
Campbell Western Conference (NHL) The Western Conference is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Eastern Conference.... |
Patrick | 3rd | 80 | 33 | 25 | 22 | — | 88 | 264 | 221 | 17 | 9 | 8 | — | 47 | 50 | Won in Preliminary Round vs.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... , 2–1Won in Quarterfinals vs. 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... , 4–3Lost in Semifinals vs. 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... , 3–4 |
| 1975–76 | 1975–76 1975–76 New York Islanders season The 1975–76 New York Islanders season was the fourth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Playoffs: ... |
Campbell | Patrick | 2nd | 80 | 42 | 21 | 17 | — | 101 | 297 | 190 | 13 | 7 | 6 | — | 43 | 41 | Won in Preliminary Round vs 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,... , 2–0Won in Quarterfinals vs. 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:... , 4–2Lost in Semifinals vs. 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 ... , 1–4 |
| 1976–77 | 1976–77 1976–77 New York Islanders season The 1976–77 New York Islanders season was the fifth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed... |
Campbell | Patrick | 2nd | 80 | 47 | 21 | 12 | — | 106 | 288 | 193 | 10 | 8 | 2 | — | 36 | 32 | Won in Preliminary Round vs. Chicago Blackhawks 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... , 2–0Won in Quarterfinals vs. 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:... , 4–0Lost in Semifinals vs. 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 ... , 2–4 |
| 1977–78 | 1977–78 1977–78 New York Islanders season The 1977–78 New York Islanders season was the sixth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Player stats:... |
Campbell * | Patrick ^ | 1st | 80 | 48 | 17 | 15 | — | 111 | 334 | 210 | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | 13 | 16 | Lost in Quarterfinals vs. 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... , 3–4 |
| 1978–79 | 1978–79 1978–79 New York Islanders season The 1978–79 New York Islanders season was the seventh season for the franchise in the National Hockey League. The New York Islanders finished first overall by one point over the defending Stanley Cup champions Montreal Canadiens in the regular season standings.... |
Campbell * | Patrick ^ | 1st | 80 | 51 | 15 | 14 | — | 116 # | 358 | 214 | 10 | 6 | 4 | — | 27 | 21 | Won in Quarterfinals vs. Chicago Blackhawks 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... , 4–0Lost in Semifinals vs. 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... , 2–4 |
| 1979–80 | 1979–80 1979–80 New York Islanders season The 1979-80 New York Islanders season was the eighth in the franchise's history. It involved winning the Stanley Cup. During the season, the Islanders dropped below the 100-point mark for the first time in five years, earning only 91 points.... † |
Campbell | Patrick | 2nd | 80 | 39 | 28 | 13 | — | 91 | 281 | 247 | 21 | 15 | 6 | — | 88 | 66 | Won in Preliminary Round vs. 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... , 3–1 Won in Quarterfinals vs. 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... , 4–1Won in Semifinals vs. 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:... , 4–2Won in Stanley Cup Finals 1980 Stanley Cup Finals -See also:* List of Stanley Cup champions* 1979–80 NHL season* 1980 NBA Finals* 1980 World Series* Super Bowl XV-Notes:... vs. 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... , 4–2 |
| 1980–81 | 1980–81 1980–81 New York Islanders season The 1980-81 New York Islanders season was the ninth in the franchise's history. It involved winning the Stanley Cup.-Game log:-Player stats:... † |
Campbell | Patrick ^ | 1st | 80 | 48 | 18 | 14 | — | 110 ¤ | 355 | 260 | 18 | 15 | 3 | — | 97 | 47 | Won in Preliminary Round vs. 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... , 3–0 Won in Quarterfinals vs. 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 .... , 4–2Won in Semifinals vs. 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... , 4–0Won in Stanley Cup Finals 1981 Stanley Cup Finals -References:... vs. 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... , 4–1 |
| 1981–82 | 1981–82 1981–82 New York Islanders season The 1981-82 New York Islanders season was the tenth in the franchise's history. It involved winning the Stanley Cup.-Game log:-Player stats:... † |
Wales Eastern Conference (NHL) The Eastern Conference is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Western Conference.... * |
Patrick ^ | 1st | 80 | 54 | 16 | 10 | — | 118 # | 385 | 250 | 19 | 15 | 4 | — | 85 | 52 | Won in Division Semifinals vs. 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... , 3–2Won in Division Finals vs. 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... , 4–2Won in Conference Finals vs. 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... , 4–0Won in Stanley Cup Finals 1982 Stanley Cup Finals -References:... vs. 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,... , 4–0 |
| 1982–83 | 1982–83 1982–83 New York Islanders season The 1982-83 New York Islanders season was the 11th in the franchise's history. It involved winning the Stanley Cup.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Player stats:... † |
Wales * | | Patrick | 2nd | 80 | 42 | 26 | 12 | — | 96 | 302 | 226 | 20 | 15 | 5 | — | 96 | 53 | Won in Division Semifinals vs. 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... , 3–1Won in Division Finals vs. 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... , 4–2Won in Conference Finals vs. 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... , 4–2Won in Stanley Cup Finals 1983 Stanley Cup Finals -Members of New York Islanders 1980 to 1983 Dynasty:*Mike Bossy, Bob Bourne, Clark Gillies, Butch Goring, Anders Kallur, Gord Lane, Dave Langevin, Wayne Merrick, Ken Morrow, Bob Nystrom, Stefan Persson, Denis Potvin, Billy Smith, Duane Sutter, John Tonelli, Bryan Trottier *Lorne Henning , Bill... vs. 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 .... , 4–0 |
| 1983–84 | 1983–84 1983–84 New York Islanders season The 1983–84 New York Islanders season was the 12th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League. This season involved participating in the Stanley Cup Finals, but losing the Cup to the Edmonton Oilers.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Player stats:... |
Wales * | Patrick ^ | 1st | 80 | 50 | 26 | 4 | — | 104 | 357 | 269 | 21 | 12 | 9 | — | 62 | 60 | Won in Division Semifinals vs. 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... , 3–2Won in Division Finals vs. 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... , 4–1Won in Conference Finals vs. 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 ... , 4–2Lost in Stanley Cup Finals 1984 Stanley Cup Finals The 1984 Stanley Cup Final was held between the Edmonton Oilers and the then-defending champion New York Islanders. Edmonton was making their second-straight Finals appearance, and New York was making their fifth-straight... vs. 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 .... , 1–4 |
| 1984–85 | 1984–85 1984–85 New York Islanders season The 1984–85 New York Islanders season was the 13th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Player stats:... |
Wales | Patrick | 3rd | 80 | 40 | 34 | 6 | — | 86 | 345 | 312 | 10 | 4 | 6 | — | 25 | 27 | Won in Division Semifinals vs. 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... , 3–2 Lost in Division Finals vs. 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... , 1–4 |
| 1985–86 | 1985–86 1985–86 New York Islanders season The 1985–86 New York Islanders season was the 14th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats: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;... |
Wales | Patrick | 3rd | 80 | 39 | 29 | 12 | — | 90 | 327 | 284 | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | 4 | 11 | Lost in Division Semifinals vs. 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... , 0–3 |
| 1986–87 | 1986–87 1986–87 New York Islanders season The 1986–87 New York Islanders season was the 15th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-NHL draft:-Game log:-Player stats:... |
Wales | Patrick | 3rd | 80 | 35 | 33 | 12 | — | 82 | 279 | 281 | 14 | 7 | 7 | — | 35 | 42 | Won in Division Semifinals vs. 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... , 4–3 Lost in Division Finals vs. 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... , 3–4 |
| 1987–88 | 1987–88 1987–88 New York Islanders season The 1987–88 New York Islanders season was the 16th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats: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;... |
Wales | Patrick ^ | 1st | 80 | 39 | 31 | 10 | — | 88 | 308 | 267 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | 18 | 23 | Lost in Division Semifinals vs. New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... , 2–4 |
| 1988–89 | 1988–89 1988–89 New York Islanders season The 1988-89 New York Islanders season was the 17th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League. It saw the Islanders finish in sixth place in the Patrick Division with a record of 28 wins, 47 losses, and 5 ties for 61 points.-Game log:... |
Wales | Patrick | 6th | 80 | 28 | 47 | 5 | — | 61 | 265 | 325 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1989–90 | 1989–90 1989–90 New York Islanders season The 1989–90 New York Islanders season was the 18th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats: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;... |
Wales | Patrick | 4th | 80 | 31 | 38 | 11 | — | 73 | 281 | 288 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 13 | 22 | Lost in Division Semifinals vs. 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... , 1–4 |
| 1990–91 | 1990–91 1990–91 New York Islanders season The 1990–91 New York Islanders season was the 19th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats: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;... |
Wales | Patrick | 6th | 80 | 25 | 45 | 10 | — | 60 | 223 | 290 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1991–92 | 1991–92 1991–92 New York Islanders season The 1991-92 New York Islanders season was the 20th season in the franchise's history. Mike Bossy's number 22 was retired by the franchise.-Regular season:... |
Wales | Patrick | 5th | 80 | 34 | 35 | 11 | — | 79 | 291 | 299 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1992–93 | 1992–93 1992–93 New York Islanders season The 1992-93 New York Islanders season was the 21st season in the franchise's history. This involved the Islanders participating in the Prince of Wales Conference finals.-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... |
Wales | Patrick | 3rd | 84 | 40 | 37 | 7 | — | 87 | 335 | 297 | 18 | 9 | 9 | — | 54 | 65 | Won in Division Semifinals vs. 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... , 4–2 Won in Division Finals vs. 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... , 4–3 Lost in Conference Finals vs. 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 ... , 1–4 |
| 1993–94 | 1993–94 1993–94 New York Islanders season The 1993-94 New York Islanders season was the 22nd season in the franchise's history. For the second consecutive year, four Islanders reached the 30-goal plateau.-Game log:-Player stats:... |
Eastern Eastern Conference (NHL) The Eastern Conference is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Western Conference.... |
Atlantic | 4th | 84 | 36 | 36 | 12 | — | 84 | 282 | 264 | 4 | 0 | 4 | — | 3 | 22 | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals vs. 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... , 0–4 |
| 1994–95 | 1994–95 | Eastern | Atlantic | 7th | 48 | 15 | 28 | 5 | — | 35 | 126 | 158 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1995–96 | 1995–96 1995–96 New York Islanders season The 1995-96 New York Islanders season saw the Islanders finish in last place with a record of 22–50–10. During the season, team management fired Maloney, whom fans blamed for the team's downfall, and gave Milbury total control of hockey operations as both coach and general manager.-Offseason:Before... |
Eastern | Atlantic | 7th | 82 | 22 | 50 | 10 | — | 54 | 229 | 315 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1996–97 | 1996–97 1996–97 New York Islanders season The 1996-97 New York Islanders season was the 25th in the franchise's history. It saw the withdrawal of the "Fisherman" logo from 1995 at the start of the season and the return of the original logo.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... |
Eastern | Atlantic | 7th | 82 | 29 | 41 | 12 | — | 70 | 240 | 250 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1997–98 | 1997–98 1997–98 New York Islanders season The 1997-98 New York Islanders season was the 26th season in the franchise's history.-Offseason:In June 1997, New York Islanders general manager Mike Milbury extended an invitation to Cammi Granato to attend Islanders training camp... |
Eastern | Atlantic | 4th | 82 | 30 | 41 | 11 | — | 71 | 212 | 225 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1998–99 | 1998–99 1998–99 New York Islanders season The 1998-99 New York Islanders season was the Islanders' 27th season of operation. The Islanders again missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
Eastern | Atlantic | 5th | 82 | 24 | 48 | 10 | — | 58 | 194 | 244 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1999–2000 | 1999–2000 1999–2000 New York Islanders season The 1999–2000 New York Islanders season was the 28th season in the franchise's history. On March 2, the Islanders scored three short-handed goals in a 5-5 tie with the Ottawa Senators... |
Eastern | Atlantic | 5th | 82 | 24 | 49 | 8 | 1 | 57 | 194 | 275 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 2000–01 | 2000–01 2000–01 New York Islanders season The 2000–01 New York Islanders season was the 29th season in the franchise's history. The team missed the playoffs again for the seventh consecutive season.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
Eastern | Atlantic | 5th | 82 | 21 | 51 | 7 | 3 | 52 | 185 | 268 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 2001–02 | 2001–02 2001–02 New York Islanders season The 2001–02 New York Islanders season was the 30th season in the franchise's history. This season saw the Islanders finish in second place in the Atlantic Division with a record of 42 wins, 28 losses, 8 ties, and 4 overtime losses for 96 points... |
Eastern | Atlantic | 2nd | 82 | 42 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 96 | 239 | 220 | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | 21 | 22 | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals vs.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... , 3–4 |
| 2002–03 | 2002–03 2002–03 New York Islanders season The 2002–03 New York Islanders season was the 31st season in the franchise's history.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
Eastern | Atlantic | 3rd | 82 | 35 | 34 | 11 | 2 | 83 | 224 | 231 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 7 | 10 | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals vs. Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... , 1–4 |
| 2003–04 | 2003–04 2003–04 New York Islanders season The 2003–04 New York Islanders season was the 32nd season in the franchise's history.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
Eastern | Atlantic | 3rd | 82 | 38 | 29 | 11 | 4 | 91 | 237 | 210 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 5 | 12 | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... , 1–4 |
| 2004–05 | 2004–05 2004–05 New York Islanders season The 2004–05 New York Islanders season was their 33rd National Hockey League season, however its games were cancelled as the 2004–05 NHL lockout could not be resolved in time.-Offseason:... |
Eastern | Atlantic | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | No playoffs |
| 2005–06 | 2005–06 2005–06 New York Islanders season The 2005–06 New York Islanders season was the Islanders' 34th season. The Islanders replaced coach Steve Stirling, replacing him with Brad Shaw. The team did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... |
Eastern | Atlantic | 4th | 82 | 36 | 40 | — | 6 | 78 | 230 | 278 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 2006–07 | 2006–07 2006–07 New York Islanders season The New York Islanders finished the 2006–07 season with a record of 40–30–12. They qualified for the playoffs in the last game of the regular season... |
Eastern | Atlantic | 4th | 82 | 40 | 30 | — | 12 | 92 | 248 | 240 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 11 | 17 | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals vs. 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:... , 1–4 |
| 2007–08 | 2007–08 2007–08 New York Islanders season The 2007–08 New York Islanders season began October 5, 2007. It was the New York Islanders' 36th season in the National Hockey League.-Offseason:Key dates prior to the start of the season:... |
Eastern | Atlantic | 5th | 82 | 35 | 38 | — | 9 | 79 | 194 | 243 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 2008–09 2008–09 NHL season The 2008–09 NHL season was the 92nd season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the first season since prior to the 2004–05 lockout in which every team played each other at least once during the season, following three seasons where teams only played against two divisions in the... |
2008–09 2008–09 New York Islanders season The 2008–09 New York Islanders season was the 37th season of the franchise. On April 14, 2009, the Islanders won the NHL Draft Lottery, gaining the number one overall draft pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.-Game log:-Skaters:-Goaltenders:... |
Eastern | Atlantic | 5th | 82 | 26 | 47 | — | 9 | 61 | 201 | 279 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 2009–10 2009–10 NHL season The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010... |
2009–10 2009–10 New York Islanders season The 2009-10 New York Islanders season is the 38th season for the New York Islanders in the National Hockey League. Following the trade of Bill Guerin during the 2008–09 season, the Islanders named center Doug Weight the team's new captain. Kyle Okposo, Richard Park, Mark Streit, and Brendan Witt... |
Eastern | Atlantic | 5th | 82 | 34 | 37 | — | 11 | 79 | 222 | 264 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 2010–11 2010–11 NHL season The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech... |
2010–11 | Eastern | Atlantic | 5th | 82 | 30 | 39 | — | 13 | 73 | 229 | 264 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
All-time records
| Statistic | GP | W | L | T | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Islanders regular season record (1972–present) | 2826 | 1233 | 1203 | 347 | 43 |
| New York Islanders postseason record (1972–present) | 234 | 133 | 106 | — | — |
| All-time regular and postseason record | 3030 | 1356 | 1291 | 347 | 41 |