New York Islanders Playoff Series Results

Series	Opponent	Series Result
All Series	–	59.7%
2023-24 – First Round	Carolina Hurricanes	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2022-23 – First Round	Carolina Hurricanes	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2020-21 – Conf Finals	Tampa Bay Lightning	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2020-21 – Conf Semi	Boston Bruins	Won in 6 (4-2)
2020-21 – First Round	Pittsburgh Penguins	Won in 6 (4-2)
2019-20 – Conf Finals	Tampa Bay Lightning	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2019-20 – Conf Semi	Philadelphia Flyers	Won in 7 (4-3)
2019-20 – First Round	Washington Capitals	Won in 5 (4-1)
2019-20 – Qual Round	Florida Panthers	Won in 4 (3-1)
2018-19 – Conf Semi	Carolina Hurricanes	Lost in 4 (0-4)
2018-19 – First Round	Pittsburgh Penguins	Won in 4 (4-0)
2015-16 – Conf Semi	Tampa Bay Lightning	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2015-16 – First Round	Florida Panthers	Won in 6 (4-2)
2014-15 – First Round	Washington Capitals	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2012-13 – First Round	Pittsburgh Penguins	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2006-07 – First Round	Buffalo Sabres	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2003-04 – First Round	Tampa Bay Lightning	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2002-03 – First Round	Ottawa Senators	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2001-02 – First Round	Toronto Maple Leafs	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1993-94 – First Round	New York Rangers	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1992-93 – Conf Finals	Montreal Canadiens	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1992-93 – Conf Semi	Pittsburgh Penguins	Won in 7 (4-3)
1992-93 – First Round	Washington Capitals	Won in 6 (4-2)
1989-90 – First Round	New York Rangers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1987-88 – First Round	New Jersey Devils	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1986-87 – Conf Semi	Philadelphia Flyers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1986-87 – First Round	Washington Capitals	Won in 7 (4-3)
1985-86 – First Round	Washington Capitals	Lost in 3 (0-3)
1984-85 – Conf Semi	Philadelphia Flyers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1984-85 – First Round	Washington Capitals	Won in 5 (3-2)
1983-84 – Final	Edmonton Oilers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1983-84 – Conf Finals	Montreal Canadiens	Won in 6 (4-2)
1983-84 – Conf Semi	Washington Capitals	Won in 5 (4-1)
1983-84 – First Round	New York Rangers	Won in 5 (3-2)
1982-83 – Final	Edmonton Oilers	Won in 4 (4-0)
1982-83 – Conf Finals	Boston Bruins	Won in 6 (4-2)
1982-83 – Conf Semi	New York Rangers	Won in 6 (4-2)
1982-83 – First Round	Washington Capitals	Won in 4 (3-1)
1981-82 – Final	Vancouver Canucks	Won in 4 (4-0)
1981-82 – Conf Finals	Quebec Nordiques	Won in 4 (4-0)
1981-82 – Conf Semi	New York Rangers	Won in 6 (4-2)
1981-82 – First Round	Pittsburgh Penguins	Won in 5 (3-2)
1980-81 – Final	Minnesota North Stars	Won in 5 (4-1)
1980-81 – Conf Finals	New York Rangers	Won in 4 (4-0)
1980-81 – Conf Semi	Edmonton Oilers	Won in 6 (4-2)
1980-81 – First Round	Toronto Maple Leafs	Won in 3 (3-0)
1979-80 – Final	Philadelphia Flyers	Won in 6 (4-2)
1979-80 – Conf Finals	Buffalo Sabres	Won in 6 (4-2)
1979-80 – Conf Semi	Boston Bruins	Won in 5 (4-1)
1979-80 – First Round	Los Angeles Kings	Won in 4 (3-1)
1978-79 – Conf Finals	New York Rangers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1978-79 – Conf Semi	Chicago Black Hawks	Won in 4 (4-0)
1977-78 – Conf Semi	Toronto Maple Leafs	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1976-77 – Conf Finals	Montreal Canadiens	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1976-77 – Conf Semi	Buffalo Sabres	Won in 4 (4-0)
1976-77 – First Round	Chicago Black Hawks	Won in 2 (2-0)
1975-76 – Conf Finals	Montreal Canadiens	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1975-76 – Conf Semi	Buffalo Sabres	Won in 6 (4-2)
1975-76 – First Round	Vancouver Canucks	Won in 2 (2-0)
1974-75 – Conf Finals	Philadelphia Flyers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1974-75 – Conf Semi	Pittsburgh Penguins	Won in 7 (4-3)
1974-75 – First Round	New York Rangers	Won in 3 (2-1)

New York Islanders Playoff Series Results By Series Score

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	25-26 (49.0%)	27-24 (52.9%)	2024 – First Round
0-1	11-15 (42.3%)	8-18 (30.8%)	2024 – First Round
0-2	7-8 (46.7%)	3-12 (20%)	2024 – First Round
0-3	6-2 (75%)	1-7 (12.5%)	2024 – First Round
1-0	14-11 (56.0%)	19-6 (76%)	2021 – Conf Finals
1-1	8-14 (36.4%)	11-11 (50%)	2021 – Conf Finals
1-2	10-11 (47.6%)	6-15 (28.6%)	2023 – First Round
1-3	7-10 (41.2%)	2-15 (11.8%)	2024 – First Round
2-0	11-3 (78.6%)	13-1 (92.9%)	2020 – First Round
2-1	7-4 (63.6%)	9-2 (81.8%)	2020 – Conf Semi
2-2	7-7 (50%)	7-7 (50%)	2021 – Conf Finals
2-3	8-6 (57.1%)	3-11 (21.4%)	2023 – First Round
3-0	7-4 (63.6%)	11-0 (100%)	2020 – First Round
3-1	4-7 (36.4%)	11-0 (100%)	2020 – Conf Semi
3-2	12-2 (85.7%)	13-1 (92.9%)	2021 – Conf Semi
3-3	4-6 (40%)	4-6 (40%)	2021 – Conf Finals

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	6-2 (75%)	7-1 (87.5%)	2020 – Qual Round
0-1	0-2 (0%)	1-1 (50%)	1986 – First Round
0-2	1-1 (50%)	1-1 (50%)	1986 – First Round
1-0	3-3 (50%)	6-0 (100%)	2020 – Qual Round
1-1	2-1 (66.7%)	3-0 (100%)	1984 – First Round
1-2	2-0 (100%)	2-0 (100%)	1985 – First Round
2-0	1-2 (33.3%)	3-0 (100%)	2020 – Qual Round
2-1	3-1 (75%)	4-0 (100%)	2020 – Qual Round
2-2	3-0 (100%)	3-0 (100%)	1985 – First Round

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	3-0 (100%)	3-0 (100%)	1977 – First Round
1-0	2-1 (66.7%)	3-0 (100%)	1977 – First Round
1-1	1-0 (100%)	1-0 (100%)	1975 – First Round

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What is the biggest playoff series comeback in New York Islanders history?

The biggest playoff series comeback in in New York Islanders history was in the 1975 Conference Semi-Finals against the Pittsburgh Penguins, when the Islanders trailed 0-3 and came back to win in 7 games.

How many times have the New York Islanders played a 7 game series in the playoffs?

The New York Islanders have played 51 7-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 27-24 (52.9%). Their most recent 7-game series was in the 2024 First Round, in which they lost to the 2023-24 Carolina Hurricanes in 5 games.

How many times have the New York Islanders played a 5 game series in the playoffs?

The New York Islanders have played 8 5-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 7-1 (87.5%). Their most recent 5-game series was in the 2020 Qualifying Round, in which they beat the 2019-20 Florida Panthers in 4 games.

How many times have the New York Islanders played a 3 game series in the playoffs?

The New York Islanders have played 3 3-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 3-0 (100%). Their most recent 3-game series was in the 1977 First Round, in which they beat the 1976-77 Chicago Black Hawks in 2 games.

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