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 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 1981 Stanley Cup 1982 Stanley Cup 1983 Stanley Cup