The 1982–83 New York Islanders season was the 11th season in the franchise's history. It involved winning their fourth consecutive Stanley Cup.
Offseason
NHL Draft
Regular season
- The 35th National Hockey League All-Star Game was played at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on February 8, 1983. The Campbell Conference defeated the Wales Conference 9–3. Denis Potvin, Bryan Trottier, Mike Bossy, and Dave Langevin all participated in the All-Star Game as representatives of the Wales Conference.
Season standings
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
Note: Teams that qualified for the playoffs are highlighted in bold.
Record vs. opponents
Schedule and results
Regular season
Notable games
- November 30 vs. St. Louis: Billy Smith wins his 200th game as an Islander when Denis Potvin scores with 2:59 left.
Player statistics
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;
Playoffs
Stanley Cup Finals
New York Islanders vs. Edmonton Oilers
New York wins the series 4–0.
Awards and records
- Prince of Wales Trophy
- Conn Smythe Trophy: || Billy Smith
- Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: || Mike Bossy
- William M. Jennings Trophy: || Roland Melanson/Billy Smith
- Lester Patrick Trophy: || Bill Torrey
- Mike Bossy, Right Wing, NHL First All-Star Team
- Roland Melanson, Goaltender, NHL Second All-Star Team
References
- Islanders on Hockey Database
