The New York Islanders squeaked out a win over the Montreal Canadiens, 2 to 1, on January 22, 1980.
Canadiens
24-17-6
Islanders
21-17-6
Team
MTL
NYI
1
2
0
3
Total
1st period
Rick Chartraw (EV) assisted by Bob Gainey and Larry Robinson
Billy Harris (EV) assisted by Wayne Merrick
Bryan Trottier (PP) assisted by Mike Bossy and Clark Gillies