May 10, 1980 -The Islanders advance to their first-ever Stanley Cup Final, defeating Buffalo in the semifinals four games to two. The Isles win Game 6 5-2, Bob Bourne has three points in the win.
This day in #Isles history (1980): The Islanders advance to their first-ever Stanley Cup Final 👏 defeating Buffalo in the semifinals four games to two.
May 10, 1983 - Billy Smith records a 35-save shutout as the Islanders beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-0 in Game 1 of the 1983 Stanley Cup Final. The clean sheet marks Smith's fifth-career playoff shutout. May 10, 2021 - The Bridgeport Sound Tigers change their name to the Bridgeport Islanders to align with parent club.
