The Islanders and their fans have a second chance to say farewell to Nassau Coliseum.
They thought they had said goodbye in 2015, but after playing in Brooklyn full time, then part time, the team returned to its Long Island roots after an arena renovation, culminating in this year’s playoffs.
Before they move next season to a new arena at Belmont Park, the Islanders are hoping for a final deep postseason run in their original arena, which was home to four consecutive Stanley Cup-winning teams from 1980 to 1983.
The Coliseum was devoid of fans for nearly two months in this condensed season before a small percentage of devotees could attend.