1982 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The 1982 New York Islanders Dynasty Survives A Near-Death Experience

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This post is part of a series of sports history articles commemorating under-the-radar teams and moments in a given year. The 1982 New York Islanders were the best team in hockey and looking to continue a dynastic run. But a huge underdog in the Pittsburgh Penguins nearly derailed them before the playoffs barely got started.