1990–91 New York Islanders season

The 1990–91 New York Islanders season was the 19th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Regular season
The Islanders finished the regular-season last in scoring (223 goals for), tied the Quebec Nordiques for fewest power-play goals scored (51) and had the fewest power-play opportunities (317).

Playoffs
The Islanders missed the playoffs for the first time since 1989 despite qualifying the previous year in the 1989–90 season.

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 1990 NHL Entry Draft held at the BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia.