The 1989–90 New York Islanders season was the 18th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League (NHL). The team finished 31–38–11, returning to the Stanley Cup playoffs after a one-year absence, but losing to their rivals the New York Rangers in the first round, four games to one. Offseason Regular season The Islanders finished the regular season with the fewest power-play opportunities of all 21 teams in the league with just 330. They also tied the Boston Bruins for most shutouts in the NHL, with 5. Final standings Schedule and results Playoffs |- style="background:#fcf;" | 1 || April 5 || NY Islanders || 1–2 || NY Rangers || || 0-1 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 2 || April 7 || NY Islanders || 2–5 || NY Rangers || || 0-2 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 3 || April 9 || NY Rangers || 3–4 || NY Islanders || 2OT || 1-2 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 4 || April 11 || NY Rangers || 6–1 || NY Islanders || || 1-3 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 5 || April 13 || NY Islanders || 5–6 || NY Rangers || || 1-4 |- |- | Legend: = Win = Loss = Playoff series win 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 1989 NHL Entry Draft held at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. Farm teams See also 1989–90 NHL season References External links New York Islanders seasons New York Islanders New York Islanders New York Islanders New York Islanders