Robert Thore Nystrom (born October 10, 1952) 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.

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Statistics and Records of Bob Nystrom, a hockey player and coach from Stockholm, Sweden born Oct 10 1952 who was active from 1969 to 1986.

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Bob Nystrom, 1952-10-12 Stockholm, SWE Canada. Most recently in the NHL with New York Islanders. Complete player biography and stats.

Nystrom scores the most famous goal in Isles history, netting the Stanley Cup clincher at 7:11 of overtime in Game 6 in the 1980 Final vs Philadelphia. Nystrom redirects a John Tonelli pass to deliver the Isles their first of four Stanley Cups.

Thore Robert Nystrom was born on October 10, 1952 in Stockholm Sweden, the second child of Thor and Gunnel Nystrom. His parents and uncle immigrated to Canada eventually settling in a small pulp and paper town nestled at the foothills of the beautiful Canadian Rockies.

May 20, 2020 · Were it possible to take a medieval knight and turn him into a hockey player, Bob Nystrom would be that man in shining armor. Ever since the iconic right wing stepped on Nassau Coliseum ice,...

Bobby Nystrom played 14 seasons for the Islanders. He had 235 goals, 278 assists and a plus-minus of +110 in 900 games. He won 4 Stanley Cups.

Jul 21, 2013 · Bob Nystrom was an Islander. Playing his entire National Hockey League career on Long Island, he was loyal to the franchise that gave him his chance, on and off the ice.

Nystrom retired in 1986 having played 900 games, scoring 235 goals, and adding 278 assists. He tallied 39 goals and 83 points in 157 playoff games; however, he is most noted for his knack for sudden-death overtime winners, ending playoff overtime games 4 times in his career.