New York Islanders at Detroit Red Wings
Final score
The New York Islanders beat the Detroit Red Wings 3–0 on Sunday, December 17, 1978 on the road.
| Team | Goals | 1978-1979 record |
|---|---|---|
 New York Islanders |
3 | 51-15-14 |
 at Detroit Red Wings |
0 | 23-41-16 |
1978-1979 season series
| Matchup | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
|
Detroit Red Wings
1
at New York Islanders
4
|
Final | Game page: Detroit Red Wings at New York Islanders, Thu, Dec 14, 1978 |
|
New York Islanders
3
at Detroit Red Wings
0
|
Final | Game page: New York Islanders at Detroit Red Wings, Sun, Dec 17, 1978 |
|
New York Islanders
5
at Detroit Red Wings
5
|
Final | Game page: New York Islanders at Detroit Red Wings, Wed, Jan 10, 1979 |
|
Detroit Red Wings
1
at New York Islanders
3
|
Final | Game page: Detroit Red Wings at New York Islanders, Sat, Feb 24, 1979 |
Other NHL games on Dec 17
| Matchup | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
 St. Louis Blues
1
 at Philadelphia Flyers
4
|
Final | Game page: St. Louis Blues at Philadelphia Flyers, Sun, Dec 17, 1978 |
 Vancouver Canucks
3
 at Buffalo Sabres
6
|
Final | Game page: Vancouver Canucks at Buffalo Sabres, Sun, Dec 17, 1978 |
 Boston Bruins
4
 at New York Rangers
1
|
Final | Game page: Boston Bruins at New York Rangers, Sun, Dec 17, 1978 |
 Toronto Maple Leafs
6
 at Washington Capitals
7
|
Final | Game page: Toronto Maple Leafs at Washington Capitals, Sun, Dec 17, 1978 |
 Pittsburgh Penguins
3
 at Chicago Blackhawks
3
|
Final | Game page: Pittsburgh Penguins at Chicago Blackhawks, Sun, Dec 17, 1978 |