23 years ago
tonight (1991) – In the second game following two large trades that would
eventually form the backbone of the 1993 playoff team, the Islanders got goals
from five different newcomers as they broke open a tie game to defeat the San
Jose Sharks 8-4 in the first-ever meeting of the squads.
Dave
McLlwain, Adam Creighton, Benoit Hogue, Steve Thomas and Pierre Turgeon all
scored their first goals in Islander uniforms; Derek King scored twice while
Dave Chyzowski had the other Islander tally.
It was the 14th of 15 career goals for Chyzowski, who was
selected with the second pick overall in 1989.
Here's the NY Times story on the big deals for the Islanders:
Also on this
date: (1983) – Mike Bossy had the second of his three career hat tricks against
the Devils in a 5-3 Isles win.
All-time, the
Isles have played ten October 29th games at the Coliseum and finish with a 3-6-1
record on this date at 1255 Hempstead
Turnpike in Uniondale.
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