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Breaking down all-time team of rare NHLers who played with one franchise
We’ve just become so anesthetized to players switching teams after lengthy careers with an identified franchise.
Today’s Iconic Moment in New York Sports: Islanders repeat as Stanley Cup champions
May 21, 1981: The New York Islanders defeat the Minnesota North Stars, 5-1, at Nassau Coliseum to become back-to-back Stanley Cup champions.
Today’s Iconic Moment in New York Sports: Hall of Fame defenseman Denis Potvin plays his final regular season game at Nassau Coliseum
March 31st, 1988: Hall of Fame defenseman, Dennis Potvin plays his final regular season game at Nassau Coliseum and the Islanders honor his milestone of 1000 points in 1000 games.
Islanders greats know how this team can overcome Hurricanes challenge
Poorly as the Islanders played in a 5-2 loss on Sunday afternoon, that is the reason to think they can turn things around.
The Post ranks top 50 Islanders players: Nos. 1-20
In recognition of the Islanders’ 50th anniversary season, The Post ranks the top 50 players in franchise history. Second of a two-part series.
Today’s Iconic Moment in NY Sports: Denis Potvin's final regular-season home game
On March 31st, 1988: Hall of Fame defenseman Denis Potvin played his final regular season game at Nassau Coliseum and the Islanders honored his milestones of scoring 1,000 points and...
Islanders legend embraces Rangers fan chant with 'Potvin Socks'
Rangers fans can now wear a chant on their feet.
Two-time Islanders Cup winner dead at 72
Former Islanders defenseman Jean Potvin died on Tuesday night at the age of 72, the team announced. A cause of death was not provided.
What will Rangers do with struggling goalie?
The crew discusses Alex Georgiev's struggles and welcomes in Denis Potvin to talk Rangers-Islanders on the latest episode of "Up In The Blue Seats."
Denis Potvin, jersey-throwing fan save Islanders' Game 5 watch party
The hockey wasn't much to watch at the Islanders' Game 5 party, but there were a few fun moments at the Coliseum.
Islanders legend impressed by this squad full of 'heroes'
As the Islanders vie for a fifth franchise championship, legend Denis Potvin has been watching -- and he likes what he sees.
Islanders dynasty began 40 years ago with magical moment: 'Oh my God'
I don’t care how many times you’ve heard the story. It never gets old. It never will get old. All those pages of the calendar that have turned in the...
Greatest New York-New Jersey hockey team comes with a twist
We’re being treated to classic rewinds on MSG, with the network televising noteworthy games from the 1980s and 1990s as well as many of the best and brightest from this...
Dynastic Islanders deserve unprecedented honor
Please don’t tell Denis Potvin I said so, but No. 5 had a point on SNY Friday night when he said the Islanders team that won four straight Stanley Cups...
Gary Bettman's ugly arena greed meets its match in Calgary
In this time of high political debate in our country, here is one thing I can fully stand behind from our neighbors — or neighbours? — to the north. The...
How Islanders past legends motivate captain John Tavares
John Tavares was born in 1990, nearly a decade after the Islanders Stanley Cup run ended. Yet the Islanders captain has played at the Coliseum long enough to know what...
Denis Potvin thinks Islanders can sip from Stanley Cup
The visits are about connecting to the past. In the same moment, it’s that past that is trying to push the Islanders forward. Denis Potvin was at the Coliseum on...
With Potvin in the house, Islanders defeat Devils
What Jack Capuano got Saturday night at the Coliseum was his Islanders being tired from playing six games in nine nights. That, the coach has seen. What he also got...