1978-79 New York Islanders Roster
Team Record: 51-15-14 - 116 points
Finishing 1st in the NHL's Patrick Division
Postseason: 6-4
Lost NHL semi-finals
Quarter-Finals - Defeated Chicago Black Hawks 4-0
Semi-Finals - Lost to New York Rangers 4-2
Coach: Al Arbour (51-15-14)
Location: New York, New York
1978-79 New York Islanders Results
The New York Islanders of the National Hockey League ended the 1978-79 season with a record of 51 wins and 15 losses and 14 ties for 116 points, finishing first in the NHL's Patrick Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 6-4.
The Islanders paced the circuit with 358 goals. New York surrendered 214 goals. Mike Bossy scored 69 goals for the team, while Bryan Trottier, Bob Bourne, Denis Potvin and Clark Gillies each tallied 30 or more as well. Bryan Trottier accounted for 87 assists. Glenn Resch earned 26 wins in front of the net for the squad, plus Billy Smith added 15 or more wins, too. Glenn Resch recorded a 2.50 goals against average, topping goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Al Arbour coached the team. The 1978-79 New York Islanders lost in the NHL semi-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Bossy | R | January 22, 1957 | 6'0" | 186 | R | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Bob Bourne | C | June 21, 1954 | 6'3" | 200 | L | Netherhill, SK Canada |
| Clark Gillies | L | April 7, 1954 | 6'3" | 215 | L | Moose Jaw, SK Canada |
| Richie Hansen | C | October 30, 1955 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Northport, NY USA |
| Billy Harris | R | January 29, 1952 | 6'2" | 195 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Gerry Hart | D | January 1, 1948 | 5'9" | 190 | L | Flin Flon, MB Canada |
| Lorne Henning | C | February 22, 1952 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Melfort, SK Canada |
| Mike Hordy | D | October 10, 1956 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Thunder Bay, ON Canada |
| Garry Howatt | L | September 26, 1952 | 5'9" | 175 | L | Grand Centre, AB Canada |
| Mike Kaszycki | C | February 27, 1956 | 5'9" | 190 | L | Milton, ON Canada |
| Dave Lewis | D | July 3, 1953 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Kindersley, SK Canada |
| Bob Lorimer | D | August 25, 1953 | 6'1" | 200 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Hector Marini | R | January 27, 1957 | 6'1" | 204 | R | Timmins, ON Canada |
| Bert Marshall | D | November 22, 1943 | 6'3" | 205 | L | Kamloops, BC Canada |
| Alex McKendry | L | November 21, 1956 | 6'4" | 200 | L | Midland, ON Canada |
| Wayne Merrick | C | April 23, 1952 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Sarnia, ON Canada |
| Bob Nystrom | R | October 10, 1952 | 6'1" | 200 | R | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Stefan Persson | D | December 22, 1954 | 6'1" | 189 | L | Umea, Sweden |
| Denis Potvin | D | October 29, 1953 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Hull, QC Canada |
| Pat Price | D | March 24, 1955 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Nelson, BC Canada |
| Glenn Resch | G | July 10, 1948 | 5'9" | 165 | L | Moose Jaw, SK Canada |
| Billy Smith | G | December 12, 1950 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Perth, ON Canada |
| Steve Tambellini | C | May 14, 1958 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Trail, BC Canada |
| John Tonelli | L | March 23, 1957 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Bryan Trottier | C | July 17, 1956 | 5'11" | 195 | L | Val Marie, SK Canada |
| Ed Westfall | R | September 19, 1940 | 6'1" | 197 | R | Belleville, ON Canada |
