A dominant force on the blueline, Denis Potvin captained the Islanders through their dynasty years, redefining the role of the offensive defenseman on the way to four Stanley Cups and a Hall of Fame career. The first defenseman in NHL history to reach 1,000 points, Potvin set a new benchmark for the position. A three-time Norris Trophy winner with a remarkable +456 rating, he consistently delivered in big moments. In the first sequence, Potvin buries a booming overtime winner in Game 2 of the 1979 playoffs against the New York Rangers. In the second, he strikes again in Game 1 of the 1983 playoffs, scoring the decisive third-period goal—once more against the rival Rangers.