1976-77 New York Islanders Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 47-21-12 - 106 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's Patrick Division
Postseason: 8-4
Lost NHL semi-finals
Preliminary - Defeated Chicago Black Hawks 2-0
Quarter-Finals - Defeated Buffalo Sabres 4-0
Semi-Finals - Lost to Montreal Canadiens 4-2
Coach: Al Arbour (47-21-12)
Location: New York, New York
1976-77 New York Islanders StatisticsTeam Record: 47-21-12 - 106 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's Patrick Division
Postseason: 8-4
Lost NHL semi-finals
Preliminary - Defeated Chicago Black Hawks 2-0
Quarter-Finals - Defeated Buffalo Sabres 4-0
Semi-Finals - Lost to Montreal Canadiens 4-2
Coach: Al Arbour (47-21-12)
Location: New York, New York
1976-77 New York Islanders Results
The New York Islanders of the National Hockey League ended the 1976-77 season with a record of 47 wins and 21 losses and 12 ties for 106 points, finishing second in the NHL's Patrick Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 8-4.
The Islanders netted 288 goals and surrendered 193. Clark Gillies scored 33 goals for New York, while Bryan Trottier tallied 30 or more also. Denis Potvin contributed 55 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 2.28 goals against average, topping regular goalies.
Al Arbour coached the team. The 1976-77 New York Islanders lost in the NHL semi-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Bourne | C | June 21, 1954 | 6'3" | 200 | L | Netherhill, SK Canada |
| Jude Drouin | C | October 28, 1948 | 5'10" | 160 | R | Murdochville, QC 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 |
| Garry Howatt | L | September 26, 1952 | 5'9" | 175 | L | Grand Centre, AB Canada |
| Walt Ledingham | L | October 26, 1950 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Midale, SK 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 |
| Billy MacMillan | R | March 7, 1943 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Charlottetown, PE Canada |
| Bert Marshall | D | November 22, 1943 | 6'3" | 205 | L | Kamloops, BC Canada |
| Bob Nystrom | R | October 10, 1952 | 6'1" | 200 | R | Stockholm, Sweden |
| J.P. Parise | L | December 11, 1941 | 5'9" | 175 | L | Smooth Rock Falls, ON Canada |
| Denis Potvin | D | October 29, 1953 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Hull, QC Canada |
| Jean Potvin | D | March 25, 1949 | 5'11" | 188 | R | Ottawa, ON 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 |
| Dave Salvian | L | September 9, 1955 | 5'10" | 170 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Billy Smith | G | December 12, 1950 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Perth, ON Canada |
| Andre St. Laurent | C | February 16, 1953 | 5'10" | 180 | R | Rouyn-Noranda, QC 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 |
