EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - CIRCA 1988: Pat LaFontaine #16 of the New York Islanders skates against the New Jersey Devils during an NHL Hockey game circa 1988 at the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. LaFontaine's playing career went from 1983-98. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
Happy Easter New York Islanders fans! Due to the 1987 playoffs, the Islanders and Easter will always have a special connection. 34 years ago, the Islanders and Capitals faced off in an epic Game 7 that carried over into Easter Sunday.
It was the Patrick Division Semifinals and after the first four games, the Isles found themselves down 3-1 in the series.