It surely cannot be denied by anyone that the Islanders had a very special and talented group of players (and coach!) between 1976 and 1984 and what they accomplished during those last 5 years (5 straight trips to the Stanley Cup finals, winning 4 consecutively and in the process winning 19 straight playoff series --- still a record to this day). Arguably the best 5 year stretch by any team ever (along with the late 50's Canadiens who won 5 Cups in a row but only 10 consecutive playoff series in that stretch).
I remember this game as when I realized the Islanders were truly special and could overcome almost any obstacle. Think of all the other teams that won one Cup or two in a row (Mario’s Pens and the Lightning) But winning three and then four in a row puts you in a. Rarified category. Also worth noting just how important the “non-stars” were for this team. Mike McEwen, for example, not only scored a key goal to cut it to 3-2, he also made a game-saving block in OT that led to the series-winning goal. Chills.
best memory of this dynasty along with the1980 o.t. Nystrom goal...........this game was the most exciting , wait maybe tied with the 84 Ranger o.t. game 5...lol
The Islanders have retired eight numbers: 5 (Denis Potvin), 9 (Clark Gillies), 19 (Bryan Trottier), 22 (Mike Bossy), 23 (Bob Nystrom), 27 (John Tonelli), 31 (Billy Smith) and 91 (Butch Goring). These magnificent players in their prime must have looked invincible to the opposition. By the ned of the game these heroes were beyond exhausted. Every ounce of energy was spent on the ice. How they managed to win in overtime over and over again is incomprehensible.
I would add Bob Bourne to the retired numbers for his long service, his versatility and his leadership. He was so underrated due to the many stars on that team. Few could kill a penalty like Bourne, size, speed and great stickhandling. He also would never back down from a fight. Classy player and man.
I’m so glad I was too young (6 1/2) to be nervous. Michele Dionne was great in this game, and grown up me would have been resigned to there not being a Dynasty and the Cup run was over. Oh, to be young, hopeful, and ignorant.
Carlyle saw the puck bouncing - he should have gotten his entire body facing the puck to block it on the way back off the boards and then diddle with it in the corner to kill time. He got fancy.
the Isles knew those corner boards would cause crazy hops and I am glad Gord Lane remembered and shot that puck from way out. Tonelli was always in the right place.
The memories. Almost makes me want to cry. Great times.
islanders suck
Ty pride, all these vids add alot of happiness and memories. Ty pride.
One of the most exciting games I ever Attended This one and of course 1st Cup in 1980 and Game 5 in 1984 vs Rangers
Wow, morrow ot goal
Ah man Randy Carlyle. That little skip off his stick and what it led to...
wow what a chance at 12:00. Scary. Did Billy get his stick on that?
stick and pad
One of the greatest games of all time---any sport-Arbour's briliant maneuver prompted rules change-no morer
warmup shots when goalie is taken our
It surely cannot be denied by anyone that the Islanders had a very special and talented group of players (and coach!) between 1976 and 1984 and what they accomplished during those last 5 years (5 straight trips to the Stanley Cup finals, winning 4 consecutively and in the process winning 19 straight playoff series --- still a record to this day). Arguably the best 5 year stretch by any team ever (along with the late 50's Canadiens who won 5 Cups in a row but only 10 consecutive playoff series in that stretch).
I remember this game as when I realized the Islanders were truly special and could overcome almost any obstacle. Think of all the other teams that won one Cup or two in a row (Mario’s Pens and the Lightning) But winning three and then four in a row puts you in a. Rarified category.
Also worth noting just how important the “non-stars” were for this team. Mike McEwen, for example, not only scored a key goal to cut it to 3-2, he also made a game-saving block in OT that led to the series-winning goal.
Chills.
First time I’ve seen the USA Network call of the Tonelli goal
best memory of this dynasty along with the1980 o.t. Nystrom goal...........this game was the most exciting , wait maybe tied with the 84 Ranger o.t. game 5...lol
The Islanders have retired eight numbers: 5 (Denis Potvin), 9 (Clark Gillies), 19 (Bryan Trottier), 22 (Mike Bossy), 23 (Bob Nystrom), 27 (John Tonelli), 31 (Billy Smith) and 91 (Butch Goring). These magnificent players in their prime must have looked invincible to the opposition. By the ned of the game these heroes were beyond exhausted. Every ounce of energy was spent on the ice. How they managed to win in overtime over and over again is incomprehensible.
Will Turgeon or Tavares get there?
@@stevedrake604 Turgeon did not play long enough for Islanders and Tavares is a traitor and should never be mentioned.
I would add Bob Bourne to the retired numbers for his long service, his versatility and his leadership. He was so underrated due to the many stars on that team. Few could kill a penalty like Bourne, size, speed and great stickhandling. He also would never back down from a fight. Classy player and man.
Trottier will go down as one of the best 2 way centers ever
I’m so glad I was too young (6 1/2) to be nervous. Michele Dionne was great in this game, and grown up me would have been resigned to there not being a Dynasty and the Cup run was over. Oh, to be young, hopeful, and ignorant.
Carlyle saw the puck bouncing - he should have gotten his entire body facing the puck to block it on the way back off the boards and then diddle with it in the corner to kill time. He got fancy.
the Isles knew those corner boards would cause crazy hops and I am glad Gord Lane remembered and shot that puck from way out. Tonelli was always in the right place.
Was that the year the great Isles team lost to Edmonton?
No. That was 2 years after this.
no. They lost to Edmonton in 1984