The Islanders’ 2-0 victory over the Rangers on Monday night at Madison Square Garden was career win No. 850, moving him into third place on the NHL’s all-time list past Ken Hitchcock.
Scotty Bowman is the all-time leader with 1,244 wins.
"We’re on to Pittsburgh," Trotz said at first when asked for his reaction.
The Islanders play the Penguins on Thursday night at Nassau Coliseum.
But, then, Trotz relented when pressed on the subject.
"I do feel a little bit out of place because I have the admiration for not only Hitch but some of the people that I’ve passed and some milestones and also some people ahead," Trotz said.