This Day in Isles History: Jan. 29

January 29, 2014: The Islanders play the team’s first outdoor game, taking on the New York Rangers at Yankee Stadium in the 2014 Stadium Series. Brock Nelson scores the lone Islanders goal in a 2-1 loss, while Evgeni Nabokov makes 32 saves in the loss.

The Islanders and Rangers will play their second outdoor game on Feb. 18, 2024 when the teams convene at MetLife Stadium. Tickets are still available here. See the Islanders Stadium Series jerseys here.

January 29, 1985: Bryan Trottier becomes the first Islander to record 1,000 points, scoring a pair of goals in a 4-4 tie against the Minnesota North Stars. Trottier reached 1,000 points in 726 games with 374 goals and 626 assists – becoming the 19th player in league history to the mark.

Isles History: Bryan Trottier Legends Page