The New York Islanders decisively defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs, 4 to 1, in Game 1 of the 1978 playoff series on April 17, 1978.

The New York Islanders decisively defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs, 4 to 1, in Game 1 of the 1978 playoff series on April 17, 1978.
1st period
TOR
NYI
Mike Kaszycki (EV) assisted by Mike Bossy and Bob Bourne
0
1
Bobby Nystrom (EV) assisted by Denis Potvin
0
2
Mike Bossy (EV) assisted by Bob Bourne and Mike Kaszycki
0
3
2nd period
TOR
NYI
Darryl Sittler (PP) assisted by Lanny McDonald and Dan Maloney
1
3
Wayne Merrick (EV) assisted by Dave Lewis and Garry Howatt
1
4