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Former Islanders coach Al Arbour, winner of 4 Stanley Cups, dies at 82

Longtime NHL coach Al Arbour has died at 82, the New York Islanders announced Friday.

Arbour won four straight Stanley Cups.

"Al will always be remembered as one of, if not, the greatest coaches ever to stand behind a bench in the history of the National Hockey League," Islanders president and general manager Garth Snow said in a statement.

"The New York Islanders franchise has four Stanley Cups to its name, thanks in large part to Al's incredible efforts. From his innovative coaching methods, to his humble way of life away from the game, Al is one of the reasons the New York Islanders are a historic franchise.