Oct. 27, 1973 - Denis Potvin scores his first NHL goal as the Islanders defeat the New York Rangers for the first time, 3-2.
The win was huge for the Islanders, who were a second-year expansion team that had lost all six meetings to their crosstown opponent in the season prior. The Islanders hold an all-time record of 131-125-19-7 against the Rangers.
This Day in Isles History: Oct. 27
Denis Potvin scores his first NHL goal as the Islanders defeat the NY Rangers for the first time 3-2
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