Schwartz: Remembering Islanders’ Incredible Postseason Run In 1993

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I remember it like it was yesterday, although it was 23 years ago.

It was May 14, 1993, the day the Islanders beat the Penguins 4-3 in overtime in Game 7 of the Patrick Division finals in Pittsburgh. After a six-game victory over the Capitals in the opening round, the Islanders found a way to knock out the defending Stanley Cup champions.

“It was a series they weren’t given much of a chance in, especially after losing Pierre (Turgeon) in that finale against the Caps,” said longtime Islanders television voice Jiggs McDonald, who called that game on SportsChannel.