1985–86 Buffalo Sabres season

The 1985–86 Buffalo Sabres season was the 16th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League (NHL). It saw the Sabres finish in last place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 37 losses, and 6 ties for 80 points. They missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 1974.

Playoffs
The Sabres failed to qualify for the playoffs.

Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes

Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average

Draft picks
Buffalo's picks at the 1985 NHL Entry Draft.