1985–86 New York Islanders season

The 1985–86 New York Islanders season was the 14th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.

Season summary

 * January 28: In a 9–2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, Denis Potvin breaks Bobby Orr's NHL career record for goals by a defenseman.

Playoffs
The Islanders lost in their best-of-five series in the first round to the Washington Capitals.

Round 1: New York Islanders (3) vs. Washington Capitals (2)

Game 1- Islanders 1, Capitals 3

Game 2- Islanders 2, Capitals 5

Game 3- Capitals 3, Islanders 1

Washington wins series 3-0

Player statistics
Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots against; SV = Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage;

Draft picks
New York's draft picks at the 1985 NHL Entry Draft held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Ontario.