apr. 14, 2002
Osgood sets starts record
Chris Osgood makes his 66th appearance of the season in a season-closing victory over Philadelphia, setting a new franchise record for goalie games. Osgood’s 66 games surpass Ron Hextall’s franchise record of 65 in a season, set in 1993-94.
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Founded in 2008 and leveraged throughout the NHL, Israeli esports venture startup WSC Sports uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create and distribute replays from the ice in real-time. In 2021, AI and machine learning were a $145B market, and in 2022, WSC Sports raised $100M in its Series D funding round.
apr. 24, 2002
Shawn bates penalty shot
Shawn Bates scores on a penalty shot against Curtis Joseph in a Game Four win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Bates’s goal breaks a 3-3 tie late in the third period and evens the series at two games apiece.
June 20, 2002
Peca wins selke trophy
Michael Peca wins the Frank J. Selke Trophy, given to the league’s best defensive forward. Peca tallies a career-high 60 points (25G, 35A) in the 2001-02 season, his first as an Islander and as team captain. He’s the first Islander to win the award.
oct. 19, 2005
first shootout win
The Islanders defeat the New York Rangers 3-2 at Madison Square Garden for their first shootout win in franchise history. Tied 2-2 at the end of the third period, Rick DiPietro turns away all three Rangers shooters and Miroslav Satan scores the Islanders’ first-ever shootout goal.
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Feb. 13, 2007
The danish backhand is born
The Islanders defeat the Maple Leafs 3-2 in Toronto, as Frans Nielsen scores his first shootout goal with his trademark backhand deke. Nielsen’s 42 shootout goals are the most in Islanders history.
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apr. 8, 2007
Dubie Poke Check
Wade Dubielewicz poke checks the Islanders into the playoffs during a shootout against the New Jersey Devils, leading the Isles to a 3-2 win. Dubielewicz poke checks Devils forward Sergei Brylin in the clinching play.
Nov. 3, 2007
Al arbour’s 1500th game
Al Arbour comes out of retirement to coach his 1,500th game with the Islanders. The Islanders give Arbour his 740th win, as they rally out of a 0-2 hole to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2. A banner commemorating his 1,500 games coached is raised to the rafters.
