March 3, 1992 -Mike Bossy's No. 22 is retired.
On March 3, 1992 - ahead of the Islanders' 5-2 win over Philadelphia - Bossy was honored with a pre-game ceremony at Nassau Coliseum, where his No. 22 jersey was sent to the rafters. He became the second Islander in franchise history - behind Denis Potvin - to have his number retired.
The iconic winger played the entirety of his 10-year NHL career with the Islanders where he amassed a grand total of 1,126 points (573G, 553A) in 752 games. The eight-time NHL All-Star is the franchise leader in goals and is second in total points.
This Day in Isles History: March 3
The Islanders retire Mike Bossy's No. 22 in 1992
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