William John Smith (born December 12, 1950) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He won four Stanley Cups with the New York Islanders and was the first goalie to be credited with a goal in the NHL. In 2017 Smith was named …

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Billy Smith wins his 300th game with the Islanders, stopping 23-of-25 shots in a 6-2 win over the LA Kings. Smith is the Islanders all-time wins leader with 304 victories, nearly double second place on the list. Smith also leads Isles goalies with 674 games played.

Feb 17, 2023 · ELMONT, NY — On Friday night, during the New York Islanders game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, franchise legend Billy Smith was honored. The now 72-year-old was instrumental in the Islanders dynasty, backstopping them to …

Jan 7, 2025 · Hockey Hall-of-Famer Billy Smith not only was a spectacular NHL goaltender -- a four-time Stanley Cup-winner with the New York Islanders, a Vezina Trophy winner and Conn Smythe Trophy winner --...

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Jun 23, 2023 · Billy Smith is easily the greatest goaltender in New York Islanders history, but his 1981-82 season with the team is likely the finest of his 18-year NHL career. (Photo by B Bennett/Getty Images)

Oct 20, 2022 · Smith’s legacy isn’t just about Stanley Cup rings. It is about his place at the top of almost every Islanders’ goalie record: games played, wins, losses, overtime/shootout losses, saves, shots,...

Billy Smith played 18 seasons for the Islanders and Kings. He had a goal and 12 assists in 679 games. He won 1 Vezina Trophy, 1 Conn Smythe Trophy and 4 Stanley Cups. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1993.

Oct 20, 2013 · From their expansion season to almost the '90s, there was one constant between the pipes for the Islanders: Billy Smith. It was an amazing run for the goalie and the team, including four Stanley Cup wins, five finals appearances, a Vezina, a Conn Smythe and a …