Former Islanders defenseman Jean Potvin, who won two Stanley Cups during the team's dynasty era, has died at 72, the team announced after Tuesday's game.
Potvin, the brother of fellow Islander Denis Potvin, played for the Isles from 1972-73 through 1977-78 and rejoined the club for the 1979-80 and 1980-81 seasons. He was a member of two of the Isles' Stanley Cup championships in 1980 and 1981, winning the Cup with Denis.
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Potvin family," Islanders president and general manager Lou Lamoriello said in a statement issued bu the team.