1977 NHL Hockey Opening Game Program Buffalo Sabres New York Islanders BossyOctober 13, 1977 game program from a game between the Buffalo Sabres and the New York Islanders at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium Sabres defeated the Islanders 3 2 Game featured the NHL debut of Islanders legend and Hall of Famer Mike Bossy, as well as his first NHL goal This was the first game of the New York Islanders' season Cover features Islanders' legend and Hockey Hall of Famer Clark Gillies Excellent condition; little to no visible handling