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

Offseason

Regular season

Final standings

Record vs. opponents

Schedule and results

Season summary

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;

Awards and records

Transactions

Draft picks

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

Farm teams