1985–86 Washington Capitals season
Encyclopedia
The Washington Capitals
are a professional American ice hockey
team based in Washington, D.C.
; in the 1985–86 season, the team finished with 107 points and won 50 games for the first time in franchise history, good enough for the third-best record in the National Hockey League
(NHL). However, they were bounced out of the playoffs in the second round by the New York Rangers
.
The 107 points scored by the Capitals in this season would not be surpassed until the 2008–09 season
, when the team scored 108 points in the regular season.
picked up Yvon Corriveau
in the first round (19th overall) of the 1985 NHL Entry Draft
.
won during the regular season placed them second in the Patrick Division
, after the Philadelphia Flyers
, and earned them a berth in the playoffs, which would be the fourth consecutive time it had made the playoffs since the 1982–83 NHL season.
had made the playoffs, and it defeated the New York Islanders
in three games in a best of five series. However, the Capitals were eliminated by the New York Rangers
four games to two in a best of seven series.
Washington wins best-of-five series 3–0
New York Rangers wins best-of-seven series 4–2
Goaltending
Goaltending
Note: 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;
, the Washington Capitals
picked Jeff Greenlaw
in the first round (19th overall).
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
are a professional American ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
team based in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
; in the 1985–86 season, the team finished with 107 points and won 50 games for the first time in franchise history, good enough for the third-best record in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
(NHL). However, they were bounced out of the playoffs in the second round by the New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
.
The 107 points scored by the Capitals in this season would not be surpassed until the 2008–09 season
2008–09 Washington Capitals season
The 2008–09 Washington Capitals season is the team's 35th in the National Hockey League. The Capitals finished the regular season with a record of 50-24-8 and a team record 108 points, and they won their second consecutive Southeast Division championship. They defeated the New York Rangers in the...
, when the team scored 108 points in the regular season.
Offseason
The Washington CapitalsWashington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
picked up Yvon Corriveau
Yvon Corriveau
Yvon Rene Corriveau is a retired Canadian ice hockey left winger.Selected by the Washington Capitals in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft, Corriveau also played for the Hartford Whalers and San Jose Sharks. He retired from active professional play in 2005.-External links:***-References:...
in the first round (19th overall) of the 1985 NHL Entry Draft
1985 NHL Entry Draft
The 1985 NHL Entry Draft was the first draft outside of Montreal. The event was held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Ontario, and attended by 7,000 fans. The National Hockey League teams selected 252 players eligible for entry into professional ranks, in the reverse order of the...
.
Regular season
The fifty wins which the Washington CapitalsWashington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
won during the regular season placed them second in the Patrick Division
Patrick Division
The Patrick Division of the National Hockey League was formed in 1974 as part of the Clarence Campbell Conference. The division moved to the Prince of Wales Conference in 1981. The division existed for 19 seasons until 1993. It was named in honor of Lester Patrick...
, after the Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
, and earned them a berth in the playoffs, which would be the fourth consecutive time it had made the playoffs since the 1982–83 NHL season.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | L | October 12, 1985 | 1–4 | @ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 New Jersey Devils season The 1985–86 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 4th in the league since moving to New Jersey from Colorado. Kirk Muller making the All-Star Game was the highlight of the season for the Devils, as they finished in last place in their division and conference, good for the third-worst record in... ) |
0–2–0 |
| 3 | L | October 13, 1985 | 2–4 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1985–86 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 19th season in the National Hockey League .A month into the 1985–86 season, Pelle Lindbergh was fatally injured in a car accident. The team rallied and showed perseverance by garnering the best record in the Wales Conference and... ) |
0–3–0 |
| 4 | W | October 16, 1985 | 6–5 OT | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1985–86 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the Toronto Maple Leafs 69th season of the franchise, 59th season as the Maple Leafs.-Offseason:-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
1–3–0 |
| 5 | W | October 18, 1985 | 4–1 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1985–86 1985–86 Buffalo Sabres season The 1985–86 Buffalo Sabres season was the 16th season for the franchise in Buffalo.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes-Goaltenders:... ) |
2–3–0 |
| 6 | T | October 19, 1985 | 2–2 OT | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1985–86 1985–86 Buffalo Sabres season The 1985–86 Buffalo Sabres season was the 16th season for the franchise in Buffalo.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes-Goaltenders:... ) |
2–3–1 |
| 7 | L | October 23, 1985 | 2–4 | @ Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1985–86 1985–86 Calgary Flames season The 1985–86 Calgary Flames season was the sixth season in Calgary and 14th for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League . It was a banner season for the Flames, who overcame a franchise record eleven game losing streak to finish 2nd in the Smythe Division and captured the franchise's... ) |
2–4–1 |
| 8 | T | October 25, 1985 | 7–7 OT | @ Winnipeg Jets (1985–86 1985–86 Winnipeg Jets season The 1985–86 Winnipeg Jets season was the fourteenth season of the Winnipeg Jets. General Manager John Ferguson replaced coach Barry Long late in the season and guided the club on an interim basis to a 7-6-1 record... ) |
2–4–2 |
| 9 | W | October 27, 1985 | 4–2 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1985–86 1985–86 Chicago Black Hawks season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: 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... ) |
3–4–2 |
| 10 | W | October 29, 1985 | 6–3 | St. Louis Blues (1985–86 1985–86 St. Louis Blues season The 1985–86 St. Louis Blues season saw the Blues finish in third place in the Norris Division with a record of 37 wins, 34 losses, and 9 ties for 83 points. The Blues participated in the NHL playoffs, beating the Minnesota North Stars in the Norris Division Semi-finals, three games to two,... ) |
4–4–2 |
| 11 | W | November 1, 1985 | 5–3 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 New York Islanders season The 1985–86 New York Islanders season was the 14th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats: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;... ) |
5–4–2 |
| 12 | L | November 2, 1985 | 3–5 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 New York Islanders season The 1985–86 New York Islanders season was the 14th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats: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;... ) |
5–5–2 |
| 13 | W | November 5, 1985 | 8–4 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1985–86 1985–86 Chicago Black Hawks season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: 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... ) |
6–5–2 |
| 14 | W | November 6, 1985 | 4–1 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1985–86 1985–86 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1985–86 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' nineteenth season in the National Hockey League . The Penguins did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
7–5–2 |
| 15 | L | November 9, 1985 | 4–5 | Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1985–86 1985–86 Calgary Flames season The 1985–86 Calgary Flames season was the sixth season in Calgary and 14th for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League . It was a banner season for the Flames, who overcame a franchise record eleven game losing streak to finish 2nd in the Smythe Division and captured the franchise's... ) |
7–6–2 |
| 16 | W | November 12, 1985 | 5–2 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1985–86 1985–86 Edmonton Oilers season The 1985–86 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 7th season in the NHL, and they were coming off back to back Stanley Cup Championships. Edmonton would win the Presidents Trophy, as they finished with 119 points, which was a league high and tied the franchise record which was set in the 1983–84... ) |
8–6–2 |
| 17 | W | November 15, 1985 | 5–3 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1985–86 1985–86 Vancouver Canucks season -Off-season:Changes were the order of the day after a disastrous 1984-85 campaign. Gone were Vice-President, General Manager, and Head Coach Harry Neale and Associate Coach Ron Smith. Assistant GM Jack Gordon was promoted to GM and Director of Hockey Operations and 1982 Jack Adams Trophy winner Tom... ) |
9–6–2 |
| 18 | T | November 16, 1985 | 2–2 OT | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1985–86 1985–86 Boston Bruins season -Game log:- Montreal Canadiens 3, Boston Bruins 0 :-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
9–6–3 |
| 19 | W | November 19, 1985 | 4–3 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1985–86 1985–86 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1985–86 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' nineteenth season in the National Hockey League . The Penguins did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
10–6–3 |
| 20 | W | November 20, 1985 | 3–1 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1985–86 1985–86 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1985–86 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' nineteenth season in the National Hockey League . The Penguins did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
11–6–3 |
| 21 | W | November 23, 1985 | 3–0 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 Quebec Nordiques season -Offseason:The Nordiques had a pretty quiet off-season, with the only trade during the summer was acquiring John Anderson from the Toronto Maple Leafs for Brad Maxwell. Anderson was second in Leafs scoring with 32 goals and 63 points in 1984-85. Quebec also made a trade late in the pre-season, as... ) |
12–6–3 |
| 22 | W | November 27, 1985 | 5–3 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1985–86 1985–86 Montreal Canadiens season The 1985–86 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 77th season. The team won the Stanley Cup for the first time in seven seasons, and their 23rd overall.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Stanley Cup:... ) |
13–6–3 |
| 23 | L | November 29, 1985 | 2–5 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1985–86 1985–86 New York Rangers season The 1985–86 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 60th season. The highlight of the season was participating in the Prince of Wales Conference Finals.-Schedule and Results:The 1985–86 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 60th season... ) |
13–7–3 |
| 24 | W | November 30, 1985 | 6–2 | @ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 New Jersey Devils season The 1985–86 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 4th in the league since moving to New Jersey from Colorado. Kirk Muller making the All-Star Game was the highlight of the season for the Devils, as they finished in last place in their division and conference, good for the third-worst record in... ) |
14–7–3 |
| 25 | W | December 5, 1985 | 3–2 OT | St. Louis Blues (1985–86 1985–86 St. Louis Blues season The 1985–86 St. Louis Blues season saw the Blues finish in third place in the Norris Division with a record of 37 wins, 34 losses, and 9 ties for 83 points. The Blues participated in the NHL playoffs, beating the Minnesota North Stars in the Norris Division Semi-finals, three games to two,... ) |
15–7–3 |
| 26 | W | December 7, 1985 | 2–1 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1985–86 1985–86 Vancouver Canucks season -Off-season:Changes were the order of the day after a disastrous 1984-85 campaign. Gone were Vice-President, General Manager, and Head Coach Harry Neale and Associate Coach Ron Smith. Assistant GM Jack Gordon was promoted to GM and Director of Hockey Operations and 1982 Jack Adams Trophy winner Tom... ) |
16–7–3 |
| 27 | W | December 10, 1985 | 3–2 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1985–86 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the Toronto Maple Leafs 69th season of the franchise, 59th season as the Maple Leafs.-Offseason:-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
17–7–3 |
| 28 | W | December 14, 1985 | 5–4 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 Los Angeles Kings season The 1985–86 Los Angeles Kings season was the 19th in franchise history.-Schedule and results:-Playoffs:*The Kings did not qualify for the postseason for the seventh time in franchise history.-Player stats:-Draft picks:-References:*... ) |
18–7–3 |
| 29 | T | December 17, 1985 | 4–4 OT | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1985–86 1985–86 Vancouver Canucks season -Off-season:Changes were the order of the day after a disastrous 1984-85 campaign. Gone were Vice-President, General Manager, and Head Coach Harry Neale and Associate Coach Ron Smith. Assistant GM Jack Gordon was promoted to GM and Director of Hockey Operations and 1982 Jack Adams Trophy winner Tom... ) |
18–7–4 |
| 30 | W | December 18, 1985 | 5–2 | @ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1985–86 1985–86 Edmonton Oilers season The 1985–86 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 7th season in the NHL, and they were coming off back to back Stanley Cup Championships. Edmonton would win the Presidents Trophy, as they finished with 119 points, which was a league high and tied the franchise record which was set in the 1983–84... ) |
19–7–4 |
| 31 | L | December 20, 1985 | 4–7 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1985–86 1985–86 Winnipeg Jets season The 1985–86 Winnipeg Jets season was the fourteenth season of the Winnipeg Jets. General Manager John Ferguson replaced coach Barry Long late in the season and guided the club on an interim basis to a 7-6-1 record... ) |
19–8–4 |
| 32 | W | December 22, 1985 | 7–5 | @ Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 Quebec Nordiques season -Offseason:The Nordiques had a pretty quiet off-season, with the only trade during the summer was acquiring John Anderson from the Toronto Maple Leafs for Brad Maxwell. Anderson was second in Leafs scoring with 32 goals and 63 points in 1984-85. Quebec also made a trade late in the pre-season, as... ) |
20–8–4 |
| 33 | W | December 26, 1985 | 4–3 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 Quebec Nordiques season -Offseason:The Nordiques had a pretty quiet off-season, with the only trade during the summer was acquiring John Anderson from the Toronto Maple Leafs for Brad Maxwell. Anderson was second in Leafs scoring with 32 goals and 63 points in 1984-85. Quebec also made a trade late in the pre-season, as... ) |
21–8–4 |
| 34 | L | December 28, 1985 | 4–7 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1985–86 1985–86 Chicago Black Hawks season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: 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... ) |
21–9–4 |
| 35 | L | December 29, 1985 | 5–6 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1985–86 1985–86 New York Rangers season The 1985–86 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 60th season. The highlight of the season was participating in the Prince of Wales Conference Finals.-Schedule and Results:The 1985–86 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 60th season... ) |
21–10–4 |
| 36 | W | January 1, 1986 | 3–0 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1985–86 1985–86 New York Rangers season The 1985–86 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 60th season. The highlight of the season was participating in the Prince of Wales Conference Finals.-Schedule and Results:The 1985–86 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 60th season... ) |
22–10–4 |
| 37 | W | January 3, 1986 | 3–2 | @ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 New Jersey Devils season The 1985–86 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 4th in the league since moving to New Jersey from Colorado. Kirk Muller making the All-Star Game was the highlight of the season for the Devils, as they finished in last place in their division and conference, good for the third-worst record in... ) |
23–10–4 |
| 38 | W | January 4, 1986 | 9–3 | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 New Jersey Devils season The 1985–86 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 4th in the league since moving to New Jersey from Colorado. Kirk Muller making the All-Star Game was the highlight of the season for the Devils, as they finished in last place in their division and conference, good for the third-worst record in... ) |
24–10–4 |
| 39 | W | January 7, 1986 | 4–3 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1985–86 1985–86 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: 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;... ) |
25–10–4 |
| 40 | L | January 9, 1986 | 0–4 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1985–86 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 19th season in the National Hockey League .A month into the 1985–86 season, Pelle Lindbergh was fatally injured in a car accident. The team rallied and showed perseverance by garnering the best record in the Wales Conference and... ) |
25–11–4 |
| 41 | L | January 11, 1986 | 3–5 | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1985–86 1985–86 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
25–12–4 |
| 42 | L | January 14, 1986 | 3–4 | Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1985–86 1985–86 Calgary Flames season The 1985–86 Calgary Flames season was the sixth season in Calgary and 14th for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League . It was a banner season for the Flames, who overcame a franchise record eleven game losing streak to finish 2nd in the Smythe Division and captured the franchise's... ) |
25–13–4 |
| 43 | W | January 17, 1986 | 4–3 | @ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 New Jersey Devils season The 1985–86 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 4th in the league since moving to New Jersey from Colorado. Kirk Muller making the All-Star Game was the highlight of the season for the Devils, as they finished in last place in their division and conference, good for the third-worst record in... ) |
26–13–4 |
| 44 | W | January 18, 1986 | 5–2 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1985–86 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 19th season in the National Hockey League .A month into the 1985–86 season, Pelle Lindbergh was fatally injured in a car accident. The team rallied and showed perseverance by garnering the best record in the Wales Conference and... ) |
27–13–4 |
| 45 | W | January 21, 1986 | 7–5 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1985–86 1985–86 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
28–13–4 |
| 46 | L | January 24, 1986 | 5–7 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 New York Islanders season The 1985–86 New York Islanders season was the 14th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats: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;... ) |
28–14–4 |
| 47 | W | January 25, 1986 | 6–3 | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1985–86 1985–86 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
29–14–4 |
| 48 | L | January 28, 1986 | 0–7 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1985–86 1985–86 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: 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;... ) |
29–15–4 |
| 49 | L | January 29, 1986 | 2–5 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1985–86 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the Toronto Maple Leafs 69th season of the franchise, 59th season as the Maple Leafs.-Offseason:-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
29–16–4 |
| 50 | W | February 1, 1986 | 5–4 | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 New Jersey Devils season The 1985–86 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 4th in the league since moving to New Jersey from Colorado. Kirk Muller making the All-Star Game was the highlight of the season for the Devils, as they finished in last place in their division and conference, good for the third-worst record in... ) |
30–16–4 |
| 51 | W | February 2, 1986 | 5–4 | @ Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1985–86 1985–86 Hartford Whalers season The 1985–86 Hartford Whalers season saw the Whalers finish in fourth place in the Adams Division with a record of 40 wins, 36 losses, and 4 ties for 84 points. They beat the Quebec Nordiques in the Adams Division Semifinals in three games, for their first and only playoff series victory in... ) |
31–16–4 |
| 52 | W | February 7, 1986 | 3–2 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1985–86 1985–86 Montreal Canadiens season The 1985–86 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 77th season. The team won the Stanley Cup for the first time in seven seasons, and their 23rd overall.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Stanley Cup:... ) |
32–16–4 |
| 53 | W | February 8, 1986 | 5–4 OT | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1985–86 1985–86 Edmonton Oilers season The 1985–86 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 7th season in the NHL, and they were coming off back to back Stanley Cup Championships. Edmonton would win the Presidents Trophy, as they finished with 119 points, which was a league high and tied the franchise record which was set in the 1983–84... ) |
33–16–4 |
| 54 | L | February 12, 1986 | 1–8 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1985–86 1985–86 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1985–86 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' nineteenth season in the National Hockey League . The Penguins did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
33–17–4 |
| 55 | W | February 15, 1986 | 4–1 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 Los Angeles Kings season The 1985–86 Los Angeles Kings season was the 19th in franchise history.-Schedule and results:-Playoffs:*The Kings did not qualify for the postseason for the seventh time in franchise history.-Player stats:-Draft picks:-References:*... ) |
34–17–4 |
| 56 | W | February 18, 1986 | 5–4 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 New York Islanders season The 1985–86 New York Islanders season was the 14th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats: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;... ) |
35–17–4 |
| 57 | T | February 19, 1986 | 4–4 OT | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1985–86 1985–86 Montreal Canadiens season The 1985–86 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 77th season. The team won the Stanley Cup for the first time in seven seasons, and their 23rd overall.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Stanley Cup:... ) |
35–17–5 |
| 58 | L | February 22, 1986 | 1–3 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1985–86 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 19th season in the National Hockey League .A month into the 1985–86 season, Pelle Lindbergh was fatally injured in a car accident. The team rallied and showed perseverance by garnering the best record in the Wales Conference and... ) |
35–18–5 |
| 59 | L | February 23, 1986 | 1–4 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1985–86 1985–86 Buffalo Sabres season The 1985–86 Buffalo Sabres season was the 16th season for the franchise in Buffalo.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes-Goaltenders:... ) |
35–19–5 |
| 60 | W | February 25, 1986 | 4–3 OT | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1985–86 1985–86 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: 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;... ) |
36–19–5 |
| 61 | W | February 27, 1986 | 2–1 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1985–86 1985–86 Boston Bruins season -Game log:- Montreal Canadiens 3, Boston Bruins 0 :-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
37–19–5 |
| 62 | W | March 1, 1986 | 4–0 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1985–86 1985–86 New York Rangers season The 1985–86 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 60th season. The highlight of the season was participating in the Prince of Wales Conference Finals.-Schedule and Results:The 1985–86 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 60th season... ) |
38–19–5 |
| 63 | W | March 2, 1986 | 4–2 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1985–86 1985–86 New York Rangers season The 1985–86 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 60th season. The highlight of the season was participating in the Prince of Wales Conference Finals.-Schedule and Results:The 1985–86 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 60th season... ) |
39–19–5 |
| 64 | W | March 4, 1986 | 4–2 | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 New Jersey Devils season The 1985–86 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 4th in the league since moving to New Jersey from Colorado. Kirk Muller making the All-Star Game was the highlight of the season for the Devils, as they finished in last place in their division and conference, good for the third-worst record in... ) |
40–19–5 |
| 65 | W | March 8, 1986 | 6–2 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 New York Islanders season The 1985–86 New York Islanders season was the 14th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats: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;... ) |
41–19–5 |
| 66 | W | March 9, 1986 | 3–1 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 New York Islanders season The 1985–86 New York Islanders season was the 14th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats: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;... ) |
42–19–5 |
| 67 | W | March 11, 1986 | 5–3 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1985–86 1985–86 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1985–86 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' nineteenth season in the National Hockey League . The Penguins did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
43–19–5 |
| 68 | L | March 13, 1986 | 0–2 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1985–86 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 19th season in the National Hockey League .A month into the 1985–86 season, Pelle Lindbergh was fatally injured in a car accident. The team rallied and showed perseverance by garnering the best record in the Wales Conference and... ) |
43–20–5 |
| 69 | W | March 15, 1986 | 5–4 | @ St. Louis Blues (1985–86 1985–86 St. Louis Blues season The 1985–86 St. Louis Blues season saw the Blues finish in third place in the Norris Division with a record of 37 wins, 34 losses, and 9 ties for 83 points. The Blues participated in the NHL playoffs, beating the Minnesota North Stars in the Norris Division Semi-finals, three games to two,... ) |
44–20–5 |
| 70 | W | March 17, 1986 | 5–3 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1985–86 1985–86 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1985–86 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' nineteenth season in the National Hockey League . The Penguins did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
45–20–5 |
| 71 | L | March 18, 1986 | 2–5 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 Los Angeles Kings season The 1985–86 Los Angeles Kings season was the 19th in franchise history.-Schedule and results:-Playoffs:*The Kings did not qualify for the postseason for the seventh time in franchise history.-Player stats:-Draft picks:-References:*... ) |
45–21–5 |
| 72 | W | March 21, 1986 | 5–3 | Winnipeg Jets (1985–86 1985–86 Winnipeg Jets season The 1985–86 Winnipeg Jets season was the fourteenth season of the Winnipeg Jets. General Manager John Ferguson replaced coach Barry Long late in the season and guided the club on an interim basis to a 7-6-1 record... ) |
46–21–5 |
| 73 | W | March 23, 1986 | 6–5 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1985–86 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 19th season in the National Hockey League .A month into the 1985–86 season, Pelle Lindbergh was fatally injured in a car accident. The team rallied and showed perseverance by garnering the best record in the Wales Conference and... ) |
47–21–5 |
| 74 | W | March 25, 1986 | 6–3 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1985–86 1985–86 Boston Bruins season -Game log:- Montreal Canadiens 3, Boston Bruins 0 :-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
48–21–5 |
| 75 | L | March 28, 1986 | 3–4 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 New York Islanders season The 1985–86 New York Islanders season was the 14th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats: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;... ) |
48–22–5 |
| 76 | T | March 29, 1986 | 6–6 OT | @ Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1985–86 1985–86 Hartford Whalers season The 1985–86 Hartford Whalers season saw the Whalers finish in fourth place in the Adams Division with a record of 40 wins, 36 losses, and 4 ties for 84 points. They beat the Quebec Nordiques in the Adams Division Semifinals in three games, for their first and only playoff series victory in... ) |
48–22–6 |
| 77 | W | April 1, 1986 | 5–3 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1985–86 1985–86 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1985–86 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' nineteenth season in the National Hockey League . The Penguins did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
49–22–6 |
| 78 | W | April 3, 1986 | 4–2 | Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1985–86 1985–86 Hartford Whalers season The 1985–86 Hartford Whalers season saw the Whalers finish in fourth place in the Adams Division with a record of 40 wins, 36 losses, and 4 ties for 84 points. They beat the Quebec Nordiques in the Adams Division Semifinals in three games, for their first and only playoff series victory in... ) |
50–22–6 |
| 79 | T | April 5, 1986 | 4–4 OT | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1985–86 1985–86 New York Rangers season The 1985–86 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 60th season. The highlight of the season was participating in the Prince of Wales Conference Finals.-Schedule and Results:The 1985–86 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 60th season... ) |
50–22–7 |
| 80 | L | April 6, 1986 | 3–5 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1985–86 1985–86 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1985–86 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 19th season in the National Hockey League .A month into the 1985–86 season, Pelle Lindbergh was fatally injured in a car accident. The team rallied and showed perseverance by garnering the best record in the Wales Conference and... ) |
50–23–7 |
Playoffs
The 1985–86 NHL season was the fourth time the Washington CapitalsWashington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
had made the playoffs, and it defeated the New York Islanders
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
in three games in a best of five series. However, the Capitals were eliminated by the New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
four games to two in a best of seven series.
Patrick Division Semi-finals
New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals| Date | Away | Score | Home | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 9 | New York | 1 | Washington | 3 | |
| April 10 | New York | 2 | Washington | 5 | |
| April 12 | Washington | 3 | New York | 1 |
Washington wins best-of-five series 3–0
Patrick Divisional Finals
New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals| Date | Away | Score | Home | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17 | New York | 4 | Washington | 3 | (OT) |
| April 19 | New York | 1 | Washington | 8 | |
| April 21 | Washington | 6 | New York | 3 | |
| April 23 | Washington | 5 | New York | 6 | (OT) |
| April 25 | New York | 4 | Washington | 2 | |
| April 27 | Washington | 1 | New York | 2 |
New York Rangers wins best-of-seven series 4–2
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 80 | 41 | 42 | 83 | 15 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 4 | |
| RW | 74 | 35 | 40 | 75 | 63 | |||||
| 11 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||
| RW | 75 | 30 | 45 | 75 | 43 | 24 | 10 | 0 | 4 | |
| RW | 70 | 23 | 52 | 75 | 26 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 6 | |
| C | 71 | 34 | 39 | 73 | 72 | 36 | 7 | 0 | 5 | |
| D | 78 | 21 | 44 | 65 | 50 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | |
| C | 80 | 27 | 29 | 56 | 105 | |||||
| 7 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||
| LW | 78 | 18 | 38 | 56 | 152 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| D | 73 | 15 | 38 | 53 | 165 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| LW | 80 | 11 | 28 | 39 | 39 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 3 | |
| RW | 79 | 19 | 19 | 38 | 26 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 5 | |
| LW | 47 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 10 | |||||
| 2 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||
| D | 61 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 36 | |||||
| 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||
| RW | 76 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 131 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||
| D | 79 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 119 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 71 | 1 | 17 | 18 | 61 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 62 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 27 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 19 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| C | 30 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 25 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 50 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 127 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 14 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 14 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 44 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| W | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2437 | 44 | 28 | 9 | 3 | 129 | 3.18 | 2 | 1168 | 1039 | .890 | |
| 2021 | 34 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 113 | 3.35 | 1 | 910 | 797 | .876 | |
| 369 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 3.74 | 0 | 133 | 110 | .827 | |
| 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1.000 | |
| Team: | 4843 | 80 | 50 | 23 | 7 | 265 | 3.28 | 3 | 2216 | 1951 | .880 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 9 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 9 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| C | 9 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| RW | 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 9 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| RW | 9 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 9 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 9 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| D | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| LW | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 544 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 2.65 | 0 | 253 | 229 | .905 | |
| Team: | 544 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 2.65 | 0 | 253 | 229 | .905 |
Note: 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
- The 107 points scored by the Washington CapitalsWashington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
in this season would not be surpassed until the 2008–09 Washington Capitals season2008–09 Washington Capitals seasonThe 2008–09 Washington Capitals season is the team's 35th in the National Hockey League. The Capitals finished the regular season with a record of 50-24-8 and a team record 108 points, and they won their second consecutive Southeast Division championship. They defeated the New York Rangers in the...
, when the team scored 108 points in the regular season. - Alan HaworthAlan HaworthAlan Joseph Gordon Haworth is a retired Canadian ice hockey player.Selected in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres, Haworth was traded to the Washington Capitals in 1982. After five seasons in Washington, he was dealt to the Quebec Nordiques in 1987 in the trade that brought Dale...
scored a goal in nine consecutive games, setting Washington record.
Roster
- Rod LangwayRod LangwayRod Cory Langway is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman who played for the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals in the National Hockey League and Birmingham Bulls of the World Hockey Association...
(Defense) - Mike GartnerMike GartnerMichael Alfred Gartner is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Washington Capitals, Minnesota North Stars, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Phoenix Coyotes...
(Right WingWinger (ice hockey)Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink...
) - Larry Murphy (Defense)
- Kevin HatcherKevin HatcherKevin John Hatcher is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the NHL for 17 seasons between 1984 and 2001 for the Washington Capitals, Dallas Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes...
(Defense)
Draft picks
In the 1986 NHL Entry Draft1986 NHL Entry Draft
The 1986 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 21, 1986 at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. The National Hockey League teams selected 252 players eligible for entry into professional ranks, in the reverse order of the 1985–86 NHL season and playoff standings...
, the Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
picked Jeff Greenlaw
Jeff Greenlaw
Jeff Carl Greenlaw is a former Canadian ice hockey player.A former member of the Canadian National Team, Greenlaw was selected by the Washington Capitals in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft, but spent most of his time in the minors...
in the first round (19th overall).