1978–79 New York Islanders season



The 1978–79 New York Islanders season was the 7th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League. The Islanders finished 1st in the Patrick Division and lost in the Semi-finals to the New York Rangers 4 games to 2.

Player Stats
Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals

MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts

Awards and Records

 * Clarence S. Campbell Bowl: New York Islanders
 * Hart Memorial Trophy: Bryan Trottier
 * Art Ross Trophy: Bryan Trottier
 * James Norris Memorial Trophy: Denis Potvin
 * NHL Goal Scoring Leader: Mike Bossy
 * Jack Adams Award: Al Arbour
 * Bryan Trottier, Center, NHL First Team All-Star
 * Clark Gillies, Left Wing, NHL First Team All-Star
 * Denis Potvin, Defense, NHL First Team All-Star
 * Mike Bossy, Right Wing, NHL Second Team All-Star
 * Glenn Resch, Goalie, NHL Second Team All-Star
 * Bryan Trottier, Most Points, One Period (6), December 23, 1978