The 1986 NHL entry draft was the 24th NHL entry draft. It was held on June 21, 1986, at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. The National Hockey League (NHL) teams selected 252 players eligible for entry into professional ranks, in the reverse order of the 1985–86 NHL season and playoff standings. The last active player in the NHL from this draft class was Teppo Numminen, who retired after the 2008–09 season.

Selections by round

Below are listed the selections in the 1986 NHL entry draft. Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted. Selections by round:

Round one

Round two

Round three

Round four

Round five

Round six

Round seven

Round eight

Round nine

Round ten

Round eleven

Round twelve

Draftees based on nationality