This Day in Isles History: May 16

May 16, 1982 -The Islanders win their third-consecutive Stanley Cup, with a four-game sweep over the Vancouver Canucks. Mike Bossy wins Conn Smythe Trophy with his 27 points (17G, 10A) through 19 playoff games. The Islanders clinch the Cup in Vancouver, the only time during the dynasty they clinch the championship on the road.
ISLES HISTORY: 1980S

May 16, 2022 -
Lane Lambert was named Head Coach of the Islanders
after serving as the team's Associate Coach for the previous four seasons. Lambert went 42-31-9 in his first year as the Islanders bench boss.
May 16, 2021 -The Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 in overtime in Game 1 of their First Round series. Kyle Palmieri scored two goals, including the overtime winner, in the win, while Jean-Gabriel Pageau had a team-high three points (1G, 2A) in the win. Ilya Sorokin stopped 39-of-42 shots in his NHL playoff debut.