Comparative Notes Regarding The 1980-1983 New York Islanders

Only three teams in North American major sports league history have ever topped the New York Islanders’ four straight titles from (1980-1983).

The Boston Celtics won eight straight crowns (’59-’66), while the Montreal Canadiens (’56-’60) and New York Yankees (’49-’53) won 5 each.

Two other teams, both “above” franchises, the Yankees (’36-’39) and Canadiens (’76-’79) match the Isles, with 4 straight titles.

Those Islanders are in rare air indeed. They were truly dominant in semi-final and final round play in those 4 seasons, gaining at least three to one series advantages after four games, in all 8 such series, played in those 4 seasons.