The 1978–79 New York Islanders season was the
seventh season for the franchise in the
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League (NHL; , ''LNH'') is a professional ice hockey league in North America composed of 32 teams25 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The NHL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Cana ...
. The New York Islanders finished first overall by one point over the defending Stanley Cup champions Montreal Canadiens in the regular season standings.
Offseason
NHL Draft
Regular season
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Schedule and results
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, 1, , T, , October 12, 1978, , 2–2 , , align="left", @
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1978–79) , , 0–0–1
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, 2, , L, , October 14, 1978, , 7–10 , , align="left", @
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...
( 1978–79) , , 0–1–1
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, 3, , W, , October 17, 1978, , 3–1 , , align="left",
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1978–79) , , 1–1–1
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, 4, , W, , October 18, 1978, , 5–3 , , align="left", @
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 1978–79) , , 2–1–1
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, 5, , W, , October 21, 1978, , 5–3 , , align="left",
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1978–79) , , 3–1–1
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, 6, , T, , October 24, 1978, , 4–4 , , align="left",
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1978–79) , , 3–1–2
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, 7, , L, , October 27, 1978, , 5–8 , , align="left", @
Atlanta Flames
The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta from 1972 until 1980. They played home games in the Omni Coliseum and were members of the West and later Patrick divisions of the National Hockey League (NHL). Along with t ...
( 1978–79) , , 3–2–2
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, 8, , W, , October 28, 1978, , 5–2 , , align="left",
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
( 1978–79) , , 4–2–2
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, 9, , W, , October 31, 1978, , 8–5 , , align="left",
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are an American professional baseball team based in Denver. The Rockies compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National League (NL) National League West, West Division. Th ...
( 1978–79) , , 5–2–2
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, 10, , L, , November 2, 1978, , 1–4 , , align="left", @
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1978–79) , , 5–3–2
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, 11, , W, , November 4, 1978, , 4–1 , , align="left",
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 1978–79) , , 6–3–2
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, 12, , W, , November 7, 1978, , 5–2 , , align="left",
Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for ...
( 1978–79) , , 7–3–2
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, 13, , W, , November 11, 1978, , 4–2 , , align="left",
Atlanta Flames
The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta from 1972 until 1980. They played home games in the Omni Coliseum and were members of the West and later Patrick divisions of the National Hockey League (NHL). Along with t ...
( 1978–79) , , 8–3–2
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, 14, , W, , November 12, 1978, , 5–3 , , align="left", @
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1978–79) , , 9–3–2
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, 15, , T, , November 14, 1978, , 2–2 , , align="left",
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are an American professional baseball team based in Denver. The Rockies compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National League (NL) National League West, West Division. Th ...
( 1978–79) , , 9–3–3
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, 16, , W, , November 17, 1978, , 4–2 , , align="left", @
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 1978–79) , , 10–3–3
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, 17, , W, , November 18, 1978, , 8–2 , , align="left",
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1978–79) , , 11–3–3
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, 18, , W, , November 21, 1978, , 7–1 , , align="left", @
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are an American professional baseball team based in Denver. The Rockies compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National League (NL) National League West, West Division. Th ...
( 1978–79) , , 12–3–3
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, 19, , W, , November 22, 1978, , 4–1 , , align="left", @
Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for ...
( 1978–79) , , 13–3–3
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, 20, , W, , November 25, 1978, , 5–2 , , align="left", @
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
( 1978–79) , , 14–3–3
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, 21, , T, , November 29, 1978, , 5–5 , , align="left", @
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
( 1978–79) , , 14–3–4
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, 22, , W, , December 2, 1978, , 5–2 , , align="left", @
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are an American professional baseball team based in Denver. The Rockies compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National League (NL) National League West, West Division. Th ...
( 1978–79) , , 15–3–4
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, 23, , T, , December 5, 1978, , 3–3 , , align="left",
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 1978–79) , , 15–3–5
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, 24, , W, , December 7, 1978, , 7–1 , , align="left",
St. Louis Blues ( 1978–79) , , 16–3–5
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, 25, , W, , December 9, 1978, , 3–2 , , align="left", @
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...
( 1978–79) , , 17–3–5
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, 26, , L, , December 10, 1978, , 3–4 , , align="left", @
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1978–79) , , 17–4–5
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, 27, , T, , December 12, 1978, , 5–5 , , align="left",
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
( 1978–79) , , 17–4–6
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, 28, , W, , December 14, 1978, , 4–1 , , align="left",
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
( 1978–79) , , 18–4–6
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, 29, , T, , December 16, 1978, , 2–2 , , align="left", @
St. Louis Blues ( 1978–79) , , 18–4–7
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, 30, , W, , December 17, 1978, , 3–0 , , align="left", @
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
( 1978–79) , , 19–4–7
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, 31, , W, , December 21, 1978, , 5–1 , , align="left",
St. Louis Blues ( 1978–79) , , 20–4–7
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, 32, , W, , December 23, 1978, , 9–4 , , align="left",
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1978–79) , , 21–4–7
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, 33, , W, , December 26, 1978, , 5–1 , , align="left",
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...
( 1978–79) , , 22–4–7
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, 34, , W, , December 28, 1978, , 10–4 , , align="left", @
Atlanta Flames
The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta from 1972 until 1980. They played home games in the Omni Coliseum and were members of the West and later Patrick divisions of the National Hockey League (NHL). Along with t ...
( 1978–79) , , 23–4–7
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, 35, , W, , December 30, 1978, , 4–2 , , align="left",
Atlanta Flames
The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta from 1972 until 1980. They played home games in the Omni Coliseum and were members of the West and later Patrick divisions of the National Hockey League (NHL). Along with t ...
( 1978–79) , , 24–4–7
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, 36, , W, , January 2, 1979, , 9–0 , , align="left",
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
( 1978–79) , , 25–4–7
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, 37, , L, , January 4, 1979, , 2–3 , , align="left", @
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1978–79) , , 25–5–7
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, 38, , W, , January 6, 1979, , 5–1 , , align="left",
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1978–79) , , 26–5–7
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, 39, , W, , January 9, 1979, , 7–1 , , align="left",
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
( 1978–79) , , 27–5–7
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, 40, , T, , January 10, 1979, , 5–5 , , align="left", @
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
( 1978–79) , , 27–5–8
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, 41, , W, , January 12, 1979, , 4–1 , , align="left", @
Atlanta Flames
The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta from 1972 until 1980. They played home games in the Omni Coliseum and were members of the West and later Patrick divisions of the National Hockey League (NHL). Along with t ...
( 1978–79) , , 28–5–8
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, 42, , T, , January 14, 1979, , 1–1 , , align="left", @
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1978–79) , , 28–5–9
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, 43, , W, , January 16, 1979, , 6–2 , , align="left",
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 1978–79) , , 29–5–9
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, 44, , L, , January 17, 1979, , 3–5 , , align="left", @
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1978–79) , , 29–6–9
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, 45, , W, , January 20, 1979, , 4–2 , , align="left",
Chicago Black Hawks
Chicago is the List of municipalities in Illinois, most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. With a population of 2,746,388, as of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, it is the List of Unite ...
( 1978–79) , , 30–6–9
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, 46, , W, , January 22, 1979, , 2–1 , , align="left", @
Chicago Black Hawks
Chicago is the List of municipalities in Illinois, most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. With a population of 2,746,388, as of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, it is the List of Unite ...
( 1978–79) , , 31–6–9
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, 47, , W, , January 25, 1979, , 4–2 , , align="left", @
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1978–79) , , 32–6–9
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, 48, , L, , January 27, 1979, , 2–7 , , align="left",
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1978–79) , , 32–7–9
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, 49, , L, , January 30, 1979, , 4–5 , , align="left",
Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for ...
( 1978–79) , , 32–8–9
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, 50, , W, , February 1, 1979, , 4–1 , , align="left", @
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1978–79) , , 33–8–9
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, 51, , T, , February 3, 1979, , 4–4 , , align="left",
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1978–79) , , 33–8–10
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, 52, , L, , February 4, 1979, , 4–5 , , align="left", @
Chicago Black Hawks
Chicago is the List of municipalities in Illinois, most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. With a population of 2,746,388, as of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, it is the List of Unite ...
( 1978–79) , , 33–9–10
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, 53, , W, , February 13, 1979, , 6–1 , , align="left",
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are an American professional baseball team based in Denver. The Rockies compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National League (NL) National League West, West Division. Th ...
( 1978–79) , , 34–9–10
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, 54, , L, , February 14, 1979, , 1–2 , , align="left", @
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1978–79) , , 34–10–10
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, 55, , W, , February 17, 1979, , 5–3 , , align="left", @
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
( 1978–79) , , 35–10–10
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, 56, , W, , February 19, 1979, , 8–3 , , align="left", @
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
( 1978–79) , , 36–10–10
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, 57, , W, , February 22, 1979, , 6–1 , , align="left",
St. Louis Blues ( 1978–79) , , 37–10–10
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, 58, , W, , February 24, 1979, , 3–1 , , align="left",
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
( 1978–79) , , 38–10–10
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, 59, , L, , February 25, 1979, , 2–3 , , align="left", @
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1978–79) , , 38–11–10
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, 60, , W, , February 27, 1979, , 7–3 , , align="left",
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1978–79) , , 39–11–10
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, 61, , L, , March 2, 1979, , 2–3 , , align="left", @
Atlanta Flames
The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta from 1972 until 1980. They played home games in the Omni Coliseum and were members of the West and later Patrick divisions of the National Hockey League (NHL). Along with t ...
( 1978–79) , , 39–12–10
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, 62, , W, , March 3, 1979, , 4–2 , , align="left",
Atlanta Flames
The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta from 1972 until 1980. They played home games in the Omni Coliseum and were members of the West and later Patrick divisions of the National Hockey League (NHL). Along with t ...
( 1978–79) , , 40–12–10
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, 63, , L, , March 6, 1979, , 2–3 , , align="left",
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1978–79) , , 40–13–10
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, 64, , T, , March 7, 1979, , 5–5 , , align="left", @
St. Louis Blues ( 1978–79) , , 40–13–11
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, 65, , W, , March 10, 1979, , 7–1 , , align="left",
Chicago Black Hawks
Chicago is the List of municipalities in Illinois, most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. With a population of 2,746,388, as of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, it is the List of Unite ...
( 1978–79) , , 41–13–11
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, 66, , T, , March 11, 1979, , 4–4 , , align="left", @
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1978–79) , , 41–13–12
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, 67, , W, , March 13, 1979, , 7–2 , , align="left",
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1978–79) , , 42–13–12
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, 68, , W, , March 15, 1979, , 6–2 , , align="left",
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...
( 1978–79) , , 43–13–12
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, 69, , W, , March 17, 1979, , 5–2 , , align="left",
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1978–79) , , 44–13–12
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, 70, , W, , March 18, 1979, , 5–3 , , align="left", @
Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for ...
( 1978–79) , , 45–13–12
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, 71, , W, , March 22, 1979, , 5–3 , , align="left", @
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1978–79) , , 46–13–12
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, 72, , T, , March 24, 1979, , 3–3 , , align="left",
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 1978–79) , , 46–13–13
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, 73, , T, , March 25, 1979, , 2–2 , , align="left", @
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 1978–79) , , 46–13–14
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, 74, , L, , March 29, 1979, , 1–6 , , align="left", @
Chicago Black Hawks
Chicago is the List of municipalities in Illinois, most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. With a population of 2,746,388, as of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, it is the List of Unite ...
( 1978–79) , , 46–14–14
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, 75, , W, , March 31, 1979, , 2–0 , , align="left",
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1978–79) , , 47–14–14
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, 76, , L, , April 1, 1979, , 4–6 , , align="left", @
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 1978–79) , , 47–15–14
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, 77, , W, , April 3, 1979, , 3–2 , , align="left",
Atlanta Flames
The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta from 1972 until 1980. They played home games in the Omni Coliseum and were members of the West and later Patrick divisions of the National Hockey League (NHL). Along with t ...
( 1978–79) , , 48–15–14
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, 78, , W, , April 5, 1979, , 3–1 , , align="left", @
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1978–79) , , 49–15–14
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, 79, , W, , April 7, 1979, , 9–2 , , align="left",
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1978–79) , , 50–15–14
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, 80, , W, , April 8, 1979, , 5–2 , , align="left", @
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1978–79) , , 51–15–14
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''Legend'':
Playoffs
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, 1 , , April 16 , , Chicago , , 2 – 6 , , NY Islanders , , , , 1 – 0
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, 2 , , April 18 , , Chicago , , 0 – 1 , , NY Islanders , , OT , , 2 – 0
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, 3 , , April 20 , , NY Islanders , , 4 – 0 , , Chicago , , , , 3 – 0
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, 4 , , April 22 , , NY Islanders , , 3 – 1 , , Chicago , , , , 4 – 0
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, 1 , , April 26 , , NY Rangers , , 4 – 1 , , NY Islanders , , , , 0 – 1
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, 2 , , April 28 , , NY Rangers , , 3 – 4 , , NY Islanders , , OT , , 1 – 1
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, 3 , , May 1 , , NY Islanders , , 1 – 3 , , NY Rangers, , , , 1 – 2
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, 4 , , May 3 , , NY Islanders , , 3 – 2 , , NY Rangers , , OT , , 2 – 2
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, 5 , , May 5 , , NY Rangers , , 4 – 3 , , NY Islanders , , , , 2 – 3
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, 6 , , May 8 , , NY Islanders , , 1 – 2 , , NY Rangers, , , , 2 – 4
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''Legend'':
Player statistics
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
[National Hockey League Official Guide and Record Book 2006, p.181, Dan Diamond & Associates, Toronto, Ontario, ]
References
Islanders on Hockey Database
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