Oct. 7, 1972 - The Islanders play their first game in franchise history, losing 3-2 to the Atlanta Flames in front of a crowd of 12,221 at Nassau Coliseum. Ed Westfall scores the Islanders' first goal at 17:29 of the second period.
Read more about the Isles' first game in Stan Fischler's Maven's Memories
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Another piece of Isles history was made that day, as Westfall was named the first captain in franchise history.
This Day in Isles History: Oct. 7
The Islanders play their first game in franchise history, Ed Westfall named first captain
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