Bob Nystrom
Bob Nystrom was born on October 10, 1952. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Bob Nystrom
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 Final. 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. Nystrom played minor hockey in Hinton, Alberta, where he is included on the town's wall of fame. He is an NHL player from the same geographical area as Dave Scatchard and Dean McAmmond. His son Eric last played professional hockey for Norway's Stavanger Oilers, and previously played for the Nashville Predators, Calgary Flames, Minnesota Wild, and Dallas Stars of the NHL.