Denis Potvin hands the Stanley Cup to an Islanders teammate in 1980.

islanders’ first cup in 1980

islanders beat flyers in game 6 in 1980 for first stanley Cup

Bob Nystrom Scored the winner at 7:11 of overtime, redirecting a pass from john tonelli

“I was very very thankful that I could score that goal, I’ve been remembered for it”
— Bob Nystrom
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Bryan Trottier won the conn smythe trophy as playoff mvp

The Islanders beat the Kings, Bruins and sabres en route to the 1980 stanley cup final