Unreal that tying goal vs the Isles in 1984 was allowed to count. it was a clear high stick. Can you imagine if the Rangers won in OT and the Isles dynasty ended on a bad call. I'm not sure if back then it was shoulder or crossbar...regardless it was over both his shoulder when he made contact and the crossbar
Received a Bryon Trottier signed wooden stick in the early 80s when the islanders came to a father and son night at my school. I then used it to play hockey. Should have preserved it, but it was a lot of fun meeting a lot of the players.
I was at that game…didn’t even have my own seat, sharing my season ticket with my mother & it was her turn to go. Made a deal with an usher, prior to the game…he was working a gate at the doors, slipping him a $20.00. When we won the Cup & people jumped on the ice, I was literally standing between both teams benches, at centre ice. 🇨🇦
As an Islander fan, this is really hard to watch. Winning Game 1, which they could have, things could have been different. But even if that were the case, you could see the team wearing down, they trailed in every series, and they almost lost Vs. the Rangers and Canadiens, then did lose to Edmonton. I know a lot of fellow Islander fans complain about the 2-3-2 format, but I don't think it would have mattered. As they say, you're not in trouble until you lose a home game. The Islanders did and did right away. It was Edmonton's time. I hate it, but that's the reality.
Jason ... As I became a hockey fan, the Islanders were my team to hope for. The Islanders beat a few of my favourite teams to win their cups; but I rejoiced every time time they beat Edmonton, whom I despise, and would like to call Deadmonton if I choose a name -- not the city, but that team(!)!!
The 2-3-2 format was a joke. Firstly home ice advantage always went to the team with the most points. The Oilers finished first overall that year and should have had home ice advantage fans forget that
From 1982-1985, the NHL had a unique playoff format. Home-ice advantage in the Conference Finals was determined by which division had a better regular season head-to-head record in games within the conference (Adams teams vs. Patrick teams for the Wales, Norris teams vs. Smythe teams for the Campbell) Home ice in the Stanley Cup Final was determined by which conference had a better regular season head-to-head record in games within the league (Campbell teams vs. Wales teams). Here are the times that it affected the playoffs unfairly: Chicago (72 pts) had home ice vs. Vancouver (77 pts) in the 1982 Campbell Final Montreal (75 pts) had home ice vs. NY Islanders (104 pts) in the 1984 Wales Final NY Islanders (104 pts) had home ice vs. Edmonton (119 pts) in the 1984 Cup Final Quebec (91 pts) had home ice vs. Philadelphia (113 pts) in the 1985 Wales Final
Maloney's stick was not over his shoulder when he scored that tying goal vs. the Islanders. At best, replays showed it was inconclusive. Even Mike Bossy admitted that. Therefore, the ref made the right call.
The hit on Ulfie was very clean. Nothing wrong at all with that hit. If it was over the shoulder, it wasn't conclusive. From one angle I'd lean towards yes, from the other I'd lean towards no. And since there was no replay at the time, they had to allow the goal. For us Ranger fans, it was a cruel tease. It was the best rivalry I've ever seen.
Yeah, it was a good goal. I've been away from NY a long time and just wanted to give a little grief to a Ranger fan. i was at many of those games, most in the coliseum but a few in the Garden. Who could have imagined back then there would be such a thing as TH-cam where you could pull up a lot of those great moments. Go Rangers!
Daniel Zanier ah yes it was, there is no debate on this, it was an illegal goal you sack of shit ranger fan. One cup in 80 years, get the fuck out of here.
The NHL changed the finals format from 2-2-1-1-1 to 2-3-2 because they didn't want the Islanders matching the Canadiens run. Don't forget the Oilers won because they had 3 straight games at home. Then they changed the format back.
I always find it fascinating how much chatter there is about this 40 years later. The format was changed from 2-2-1-1-1 to 2-3-2 during the summer of 1983, the NHL had no way of knowing who would advance to the finals in the 1983-1984 season without a crystal ball. The narrative that some push is the format was changed just before the series began which is untrue and total nonsense. It was Edmonton's time, period.
16:34 McClelland played for the pre-Mario Penguins. Had to be depressing. Incredibly, the two worst teams in the NHL in '83-'84 were in the same division; don't forget the "MIckey Mouse" Devils (as they were called by The Great One).
After the cup in 84, i was with a friend in Huntington(NY) and bumped into Brent Sutter... i was wearing my Oilers pin and i thought dude was gonna whoop my ass!
You think that was bad? I became an Islander fan in 1978 when they played their hearts out and lost Game 7 to Toronto in the Quarterfinals. I lived in MANHATTAN. That was one intense rivalry.
@@ziggymorris8760 I lived it from day 1 and I always thought the fights in the stands and outside the building were more intense when at Nassau. Half the building was Ranger fans so it lead to alot of animosity before during and after the game.
@@ziggymorris8760 it is funny how all the kids were suddenly wearing Ranger jerseys after they broke the 1940 jinx. All my friends were Islander fans but those days were fun.
why were there 3 straight games in Edmonton?? the playoff format was changed from 2-2-1-1-1 to 2-3-2--Mike Bossy has said that it is very likely the Islanders would have come back and won this series if they hadn't changed the playoff format
@@chrisruth7057 Win Game 1 at home and you don't have to worry about being closed out in Edmonton. Isles didn't take care of business and their pussy fans cry to this day HAHAHAH
@@ANTHONY0808ableI think if Edmonton lost game 1 I still think Edmonton would have found a way to win a really close series in 7 games but it would have made a difference for sure but I say Edmonton in 7
@@chrisruth7057 I always find it fascinating how much chatter there is about this 40 years later. Couple of things.......... The format was changed from 2-2-1-1-1 to 2-3-2 during the summer of 1983, the NHL had no way of knowing who would advance to the finals in the 1983-1984 season without a crystal ball. The narrative that some push is the format was changed just before the series began which is untrue and total nonsense. It was Edmonton's time, period. They were not going to be denied in the spring of 1984. It had been building towards their eventual coronation for 5 years. I assume you are an older guy like me (61). The 20 years between 1971-1990 was amazing to say the least. 3 consecutive dynasties. First Montreal going 6 for 6 in finals and winning 6 cups in the decade of the 1970's and 7 cups in the 20 years between 1971-1990. Then the Islanders 5 straight finals and 4 straight cups from 1980-1984. Then Edmonton with 6 finals and 5 cups from 1983-1990. So over 20 years from 1971-1990 you had 16 cups won from these 3 teams combined INSANE !!! Only other cups won in this timeframe 1972 Bruins, 1974-1975 Flyers, 1989 Flames.
Hahaha, These compilations are great, shows how they got there. What’s, with all the belly-aching/moaning about 2-2-1-1-1 format. Y’all, ought to keep in mind 83-84 special year, gretzky’s 87 goals in 74 games, sidelined or he could’ve had 💯. Oilers, wasn’t going to be denied the cup.
One great run come to a end and one just got start. Two greater teams I am oilers fun but I tell you those Islanders were amazing team the last team to win 4 straight cups and 5 straight finals not even the great Edmonton oilers teams could even do that.
@@mukinmukin6352 W R O N G 👎🏻...I had a season ticket then. We put ourselves in a position to lose the series that day, including about 10 minutes left in the game, to rectify the score.
Again, had a season ticket at the time & was at the game when we dethroned the great, Islander Dynasty. The Oilers could’ve won 1️⃣0️⃣ Stanley Cups, but their initial inexperience, egos & especially a financially challenged, Peter Pocklington, caused the premature, dismantling of a MONSTER. Our last Cup was 1990, yet the NY Oiler 7️⃣, won it in ‘9️⃣3️⃣. Seven former Oilers, including captain, Mark Messier & GM, Glen Sather. 🇨🇦
i think a case could of been made for grant fuhr winning the mvp (conn smythe) just on his game 1 shut out. alone. thats how great he played in that game.if isles win game 1 they most likely win the series
The Islanders should have won Game 1. I think even with the Oilers winning Games 3, 4, and 5 at home, the Islanders would have won Games 6 and 7 at home. I really don't think the Islanders would have lost in front of their home crowd with the Cup on the line. Oh well.
Love the fans with the sparklers at the end. You'd nevèr see that in a stadium today.
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing because it could be a fire hazard.
Unreal that tying goal vs the Isles in 1984 was allowed to count. it was a clear high stick. Can you imagine if the Rangers won in OT and the Isles dynasty ended on a bad call. I'm not sure if back then it was shoulder or crossbar...regardless it was over both his shoulder when he made contact and the crossbar
Received a Bryon Trottier signed wooden stick in the early 80s when the islanders came to a father and son night at my school. I then used it to play hockey. Should have preserved it, but it was a lot of fun meeting a lot of the players.
I was at that game…didn’t even have my own seat, sharing my season ticket with my mother & it was her turn to go. Made a deal with an usher, prior to the game…he was working a gate at the doors, slipping him a $20.00. When we won the Cup & people jumped on the ice, I was literally standing between both teams benches, at centre ice.
🇨🇦
Sure wish the good folks of Edmonton would have enjoyed another cup in 2024.
Amazing to think the Canadiens got that far considering they were the only Wales playoff team to have a losing record.
@Midnight Owl what a retarded comment
They weren't a bad team, they just had a bad year.
Film Narrated by HNIC's Dave Hodge.
I'm not an Oliers fan, but this tears to my eyes..
I had this on VHS
McClelland scored the most important goal in Oilers history.
Thats a great point. If that doesn’t happen the isles may have won that series if it had returned to LI
As an Islander fan, this is really hard to watch. Winning Game 1, which they could have, things could have been different. But even if that were the case, you could see the team wearing down, they trailed in every series, and they almost lost Vs. the Rangers and Canadiens, then did lose to Edmonton. I know a lot of fellow Islander fans complain about the 2-3-2 format, but I don't think it would have mattered. As they say, you're not in trouble until you lose a home game. The Islanders did and did right away.
It was Edmonton's time. I hate it, but that's the reality.
znogypogy the Oilers beat a crippled Islanders team.
Jason ... As I became a hockey fan, the Islanders were my team to hope for. The Islanders beat a few of my favourite teams to win their cups; but I rejoiced every time time they beat Edmonton, whom I despise, and would like to call Deadmonton if I choose a name -- not the city, but that team(!)!!
The 2-3-2 format was a joke. Firstly home ice advantage always went to the team with the most points. The Oilers finished first overall that year and should have had home ice advantage fans forget that
Let's face it - the Isles were thoroughly demolished in this series after the first period in Game 3.
Fine the Islanders would have split the first two games and then won at least 2 in Edmonton and finished them off in game 6@@randymoyan4754
Why did the Canadiens have home ice advantage in the Islanders series when NYI won the President's Trophy that year?
From 1982-1985, the NHL had a unique playoff format. Home-ice advantage in the Conference Finals was determined by which division had a better regular season head-to-head record in games within the conference (Adams teams vs. Patrick teams for the Wales, Norris teams vs. Smythe teams for the Campbell)
Home ice in the Stanley Cup Final was determined by which conference had a better regular season head-to-head record in games within the league (Campbell teams vs. Wales teams).
Here are the times that it affected the playoffs unfairly:
Chicago (72 pts) had home ice vs. Vancouver (77 pts) in the 1982 Campbell Final
Montreal (75 pts) had home ice vs. NY Islanders (104 pts) in the 1984 Wales Final
NY Islanders (104 pts) had home ice vs. Edmonton (119 pts) in the 1984 Cup Final
Quebec (91 pts) had home ice vs. Philadelphia (113 pts) in the 1985 Wales Final
1984 the year the Islanders drive for five died 😢
😂another man's tears is another mans joy
Cool! Thanks for posting.
Maloney's stick was not over his shoulder when he scored that tying goal vs. the Islanders. At best, replays showed it was inconclusive. Even Mike Bossy admitted that. Therefore, the ref made the right call.
It was over the shoulder, and it was a clean hit on Ulf Nilson. I remember. Definitely the most heated (and hated) rivalry I was ever a part of.
The hit on Ulfie was very clean. Nothing wrong at all with that hit. If it was over the shoulder, it wasn't conclusive. From one angle I'd lean towards yes, from the other I'd lean towards no. And since there was no replay at the time, they had to allow the goal. For us Ranger fans, it was a cruel tease. It was the best rivalry I've ever seen.
Yeah, it was a good goal. I've been away from NY a long time and just wanted to give a little grief to a Ranger fan. i was at many of those games, most in the coliseum but a few in the Garden.
Who could have imagined back then there would be such a thing as TH-cam where you could pull up a lot of those great moments. Go Rangers!
TH-cam is a great thing.
Daniel Zanier ah yes it was, there is no debate on this, it was an illegal goal you sack of shit ranger fan.
One cup in 80 years, get the fuck out of here.
awesome thanks
The NHL changed the finals format from 2-2-1-1-1 to 2-3-2 because they didn't want the Islanders matching the Canadiens run. Don't forget the Oilers won because they had 3 straight games at home. Then they changed the format back.
oilers were clearly the better team in 84. nothing was stopping them from winning the cup
Are you ignoring that the Islanders had home ice advantage in this series ? Win your home games and you win cup number 5. They didn't, case closed.
I always find it fascinating how much chatter there is about this 40 years later. The format was changed from 2-2-1-1-1 to 2-3-2 during the summer of 1983, the NHL had no way of knowing who would advance to the finals in the 1983-1984 season without a crystal ball. The narrative that some push is the format was changed just before the series began which is untrue and total nonsense. It was Edmonton's time, period.
16:34 McClelland played for the pre-Mario Penguins. Had to be depressing. Incredibly, the two worst teams in the NHL in '83-'84 were in the same division; don't forget the "MIckey Mouse" Devils (as they were called by The Great One).
oilers trading for him was their version of isles butch goring team he brought much needed grittyness to the team
25:21 the sign summed up the oilers the 7-2 scoreline in both games 3 & 4
4:05 and 6:44 The St. Louis Blues were almost the Saskatchewan Blues...
The year before 1982-83 thank goodness that never happened
Feeling sad that Edmonton's fans weren't rewarded with a Cup in 2024. They got 5 between 84-90. Those were the days.
After the cup in 84, i was with a friend in Huntington(NY) and bumped into Brent Sutter... i was wearing my Oilers pin and i thought dude was gonna whoop my ass!
You think that was bad? I became an Islander fan in 1978 when they played their hearts out and lost Game 7 to Toronto in the Quarterfinals. I lived in MANHATTAN. That was one intense rivalry.
Ray Gordon Teaches Chess I still remember the fights in penn station between Isles and ranger fans, it was a very bitter rivalry.
@@ziggymorris8760 I lived it from day 1 and I always thought the fights in the stands and outside the building were more intense when at Nassau. Half the building was Ranger fans so it lead to alot of animosity before during and after the game.
@@ziggymorris8760 it is funny how all the kids were suddenly wearing Ranger jerseys after they broke the 1940 jinx. All my friends were Islander fans but those days were fun.
19:23 the ref for the pivotal game of the stanley cup finals
why were there 3 straight games in Edmonton?? the playoff format was changed from 2-2-1-1-1 to 2-3-2--Mike Bossy has said that it is very likely the Islanders would have come back and won this series if they hadn't changed the playoff format
No I still think the Oilers would have won The 84 Stanley Cup🏆 but it would have bin in 6 games instead of 5 it would have bin 4 games to 2
But I think the 84 Islanders were better than the 90 Oilers
@@chrisruth7057 Win Game 1 at home and you don't have to worry about being closed out in Edmonton. Isles didn't take care of business and their pussy fans cry to this day HAHAHAH
@@ANTHONY0808ableI think if Edmonton lost game 1 I still think Edmonton would have found a way to win a really close series in 7 games but it would have made a difference for sure but I say Edmonton in 7
@@chrisruth7057 I always find it fascinating how much chatter there is about this 40 years later. Couple of things.......... The format was changed from 2-2-1-1-1 to 2-3-2 during the summer of 1983, the NHL had no way of knowing who would advance to the finals in the 1983-1984 season without a crystal ball. The narrative that some push is the format was changed just before the series began which is untrue and total nonsense. It was Edmonton's time, period. They were not going to be denied in the spring of 1984. It had been building towards their eventual coronation for 5 years. I assume you are an older guy like me (61). The 20 years between 1971-1990 was amazing to say the least. 3 consecutive dynasties. First Montreal going 6 for 6 in finals and winning 6 cups in the decade of the 1970's and 7 cups in the 20 years between 1971-1990. Then the Islanders 5 straight finals and 4 straight cups from 1980-1984. Then Edmonton with 6 finals and 5 cups from 1983-1990. So over 20 years from 1971-1990 you had 16 cups won from these 3 teams combined INSANE !!! Only other cups won in this timeframe 1972 Bruins, 1974-1975 Flyers, 1989 Flames.
Hahaha, These compilations are great, shows how they got there. What’s, with all the belly-aching/moaning about 2-2-1-1-1 format. Y’all, ought to keep in mind 83-84 special year, gretzky’s 87 goals in 74 games, sidelined or he could’ve had 💯. Oilers, wasn’t going to be denied the cup.
Song sounds like nbc game of the week football....
Grant Fuhr might have gotten The Conn Smyth had he not gotten injured.
But Moog was dam good too. He won three games in the final to clinch for the Oilers
Bossy swoops in like a predator Hawk and spanks one home!
One great run come to a end and one just got start. Two greater teams I am oilers fun but I tell you those Islanders were amazing team the last team to win 4 straight cups and 5 straight finals not even the great Edmonton oilers teams could even do that.
I’m an Isles fan and I really appreciate what your team did. That Oilers team was special
@@thegoodguywins1 Oilers fan here. Agreed. The Oilers and Islanders were the 2 greatest Dynasties ever.
That Steve Smith mishap possibly prevented Edmonton from going to 6 straight finals.
Curious how an 86 Finals of Roy vs the Oilers would've shaped up
@@mukinmukin6352
W R O N G 👎🏻...I had a season ticket then. We put ourselves in a position to lose the series that day, including about 10 minutes left in the game, to rectify the score.
Again, had a season ticket at the time & was at the game when we dethroned the great, Islander Dynasty. The Oilers could’ve won 1️⃣0️⃣ Stanley Cups, but their initial inexperience, egos & especially a financially challenged, Peter Pocklington, caused the premature, dismantling of a MONSTER. Our last Cup was 1990, yet the NY Oiler
7️⃣, won it in ‘9️⃣3️⃣. Seven former Oilers, including captain, Mark Messier & GM, Glen Sather.
🇨🇦
i think a case could of been made for grant fuhr winning the mvp (conn smythe) just on his game 1 shut out. alone. thats how great he played in that game.if isles win game 1 they most likely win the series
"Granting Fuhr..."
The great oilers team
Does anyone know music played here?
All the songs are composed and arranged by Craig Palmer and performed by the "Network Production Music Band".
although I wish I knew the title of the track at 17:04
I'll answer that myself - Starflight by Network Music Ensemble
Too much hockey in April and May eventually was the end of the Islanders dynasty
Baseball score
The Islanders should have won Game 1. I think even with the Oilers winning Games 3, 4, and 5 at home, the Islanders would have won Games 6 and 7 at home. I really don't think the Islanders would have lost in front of their home crowd with the Cup on the line. Oh well.
I think Edmonton still would have won the cup🏆but it would have been in 6 or definitely in 7 games
15:54 refs got mic'd up
Hahaha🤫🤔😷#22 Bossy, switched back from the ccm-jofa-back-to-ccm, hat, lol.
1984 the year I was born and the year the Islanders drive for five died and were never heard from again.
Never heard from again? They didn’t make the playoffs after that? Um no
@@romanlegion2621 that's not what I meant. I meant that that group (trottier, bossy, nystrom) never challenged for the cup again.
@@turbohart921 well after gunning for five in a row, that’s bound to happen
15:56 too bad he didn't
Depressing.
I am telling everyone, Pelle Lindbergh had one great spring, other than that he was overrated and Bob Froese was just as good if not better than him.