The 1985–86 New York Islanders season was the 14th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League. Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results 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-three 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 See also 1985–86 NHL season References External links New York Islanders seasons New York Islanders New York Islanders New York Islanders New York Islanders