1972 Islanders v Flames Inaugural game SHARE ON: russ — February 14, 2013 Tags: 197270'sAtlanta Flamesinaugural gamenassau veterans memorial coliseumNew York IslandersNew York NYNHLOpening Night (Hockey)uniondaleVintage 1972.10.07 Nassau Coliseum Uniondale, NY – Inaugural game New York Islanders v Atlanta Flames