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1978–79 New York Islanders season

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Division
  
1st Patrick

1978–79 record
  
51-15-14

Goals against
  
214

Conference
  
1st Campbell

Goals for
  
358

General Manager
  
Bill Torrey

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.

Contents

Round 1: (1) New York Islanders vs. (8) Chicago Blackhawks

New York Islanders Wins Series 4-0

Round 2: (1) New York Islanders vs. (4) New York Rangers

New York Rangers Wins Series 4-2

Season summary

  • February 25: During a loss to the Rangers, Ulf Nilsson was injured on a hip check by Denis Potvin. In the years to come, this would serve as the origin to the infamous "Potvin Sucks" chant at Madison Square Garden.

    • 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; GWG = Game-winning goals
          MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts;

    Awards and records

  • December 23/78: Bryan Trottier, Most Points, One Period, 6

    • References

    1978–79 New York Islanders season Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA


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