Bob Nystrom

Robert Thore Nystrom is a Swedish–Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger. He played for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1972 to 1986. He is best remembered as having scored the Stanley Cup-winning goal at the 7:11 mark of overtime during game six of the 1980 Stanley Cup Finals. This signaled the first of four straight championships for the Islanders. He was also among the last NHL players to not wear a helmet during a game.

10 October 1952

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