New York Islanders

The New York Islanders are an NHL team based in Elmont, New York. Founded in 1972, the team competes in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference in the NHL. They play their home games at UBS Arena and have won four Stanley Cups, in 1980, 1981, 1982, and 1983.

New York Islanders History

In 1972, the WHA sought to place a team in the brand-new Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. However, to prevent a rival league from securing the arena, the NHL awarded a franchise to Long Island instead. Success came quickly for the Islanders, as they won four consecutive Stanley Cup championships from 1980 to 1983. They remain the only team in professional sports to win 19 consecutive playoff series.

New York Islanders Best Players

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
• 91: Butch Goring