1985–86 Vancouver Canucks season
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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 NealeHarry Neale
Harold Watson Neale is a hockey colour commentator, who currently works for the Buffalo Sabres on the Sabres Hockey Network...
and Associate Coach Ron Smith. Assistant GM Jack Gordon
Jack Gordon (ice hockey)
Jack Gordon is a former Canadian ice hockey manager, coach and player. Gordon played 36 games in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers...
was promoted to GM and Director of Hockey Operations and 1982 Jack Adams Trophy winner Tom Watt
Tom Watt
Tom Watt is a pro scout for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Prior to joining the leafs, Tom worked with the Florida Panthers on August 16, 2005, as Pro Scout. He previously worked in Player Development for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. He originally joined the Mighty Ducks on January 5, 2001 as Special...
was brought in to coach. The team would undergo a cosmetic change as well, altering their jerseys so that the big "V" on the front was replaced by the team logo, while smaller "V"s appeared on the shoulders.
In the 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...
, the Canucks took 6'3" right-winger Jim Sandlak
Jim Sandlak
James Sandlak, Jr. is a retired professional ice hockey player who spent 11 seasons in the National Hockey League and was known as "The House" due to his large stature.-Playing career:...
with the fourth overall pick. He would play 23 games for the team in the season, collecting four points.
Regular season
Stan SmylStan Smyl
Stanley Philip Smyl is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey winger. As a junior, he appeared in three consecutive Memorial Cups with the New Westminster Bruins, winning the championship twice in 1977 and 1978...
became the first Canuck to reach the 200-goal plateau on November 22 in a 6-5 loss to New Jersey
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...
. Richard Brodeur
Richard Brodeur
Richard "King Richard, Kermit" Brodeur known to many as "King Richard", is a retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:...
would earn team MVP honours, appearing in a career-high 64 games and keeping the Canucks in many games they had no business being in. On February 28, he registered his 100th win as a Canuck in a 3-1 decision over Philadelphia
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...
. Sophomore Petri Skriko
Petri Skriko
Petri Kalevi Skriko is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey player, best remembered for his seasons starring in the NHL for the Vancouver Canucks in the 1980s...
earned career high marks in goals (38) and points (78). His point total led the team but he trailed Tony Tanti
Tony Tanti
Tony Tanti is a retired professional ice hockey player. He was a left winger and played the majority of his career in the National Hockey League with the Vancouver Canucks...
by one in the goal department.
Otherwise, the only thing to keep fan interest was the three-way turtle derby between the Canucks, Jets
Winnipeg Jets
The Winnipeg Jets were a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They began play in the World Hockey Association in 1972, moving to the National Hockey League in 1979 following the collapse of the WHA...
, and 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...
for the final two playoff spots in the Smythe Division. After a dreadful 20-game stretch in which they went 1-13-6 to drop to 20th overall in the NHL (ahead of only a woeful Detroit
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...
squad), the Canucks went 5-4-1 in their last ten to finish tied with Winnipeg for third place in the Smythe with 59 points, while Los Angeles was out with 54. On the basis of winning more games (26-23), the Jets claimed third place, while the Canucks drew fourth and a first-round date with Edmonton
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 ....
.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | October 10, 1985 | 6–5 | @ 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:*... ) |
1–0–0 |
| 2 | L | October 12, 1985 | 3–4 | 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,... ) |
1–1–0 |
| 3 | W | October 14, 1985 | 4–2 | 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;... ) |
2–1–0 |
| 4 | T | October 16, 1985 | 3–3 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:... ) |
2–1–1 |
| 5 | W | October 18, 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:*... ) |
3–1–1 |
| 6 | L | October 20, 1985 | 3–4 | @ 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... ) |
3–2–1 |
| 7 | T | October 22, 1985 | 2–2 OT | @ 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;... ) |
3–2–2 |
| 8 | W | October 23, 1985 | 5–0 | @ 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;... ) |
4–2–2 |
| 9 | L | October 25, 1985 | 4–5 | @ 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:... ) |
4–3–2 |
| 10 | L | October 27, 1985 | 4–7 | @ 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... ) |
4–4–2 |
| 11 | W | October 30, 1985 | 5–3 | 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... ) |
5–4–2 |
| 12 | W | November 2, 1985 | 6–2 | 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:... ) |
6–4–2 |
| 13 | L | November 5, 1985 | 4–6 | 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... ) |
6–5–2 |
| 14 | L | November 8, 1985 | 0–13 | @ 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... ) |
6–6–2 |
| 15 | W | November 9, 1985 | 7–2 | @ 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... ) |
7–6–2 |
| 16 | W | November 11, 1985 | 5–0 | 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;... ) |
8–6–2 |
| 17 | L | November 13, 1985 | 3–6 | 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... ) |
8–7–2 |
| 18 | L | November 15, 1985 | 3–5 | @ 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... (1985–86 1985–86 Washington Capitals season 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... ) |
8–8–2 |
| 19 | L | November 16, 1985 | 5–6 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,... ) |
8–9–2 |
| 20 | W | November 19, 1985 | 7–5 | @ 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;... ) |
9–9–2 |
| 21 | L | November 20, 1985 | 0–2 | @ 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... ) |
9–10–2 |
| 22 | L | November 22, 1985 | 5–6 | 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... ) |
9–11–2 |
| 23 | L | November 26, 1985 | 3–5 | 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... ) |
9–12–2 |
| 24 | T | November 27, 1985 | 5–5 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... ) |
9–12–3 |
| 25 | L | November 29, 1985 | 4–5 | 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... ) |
9–13–3 |
| 26 | L | December 2, 1985 | 0–7 | @ 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:... ) |
9–14–3 |
| 27 | L | December 4, 1985 | 4–5 | @ 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... ) |
9–15–3 |
| 28 | L | December 6, 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... ) |
9–16–3 |
| 29 | L | December 7, 1985 | 1–2 | @ 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... (1985–86 1985–86 Washington Capitals season 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... ) |
9–17–3 |
| 30 | L | December 11, 1985 | 3–6 | 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... ) |
9–18–3 |
| 31 | W | December 14, 1985 | 4–3 | 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... ) |
10–18–3 |
| 32 | L | December 15, 1985 | 3–5 | @ 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... ) |
10–19–3 |
| 33 | T | December 17, 1985 | 4–4 OT | 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... (1985–86 1985–86 Washington Capitals season 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... ) |
10–19–4 |
| 34 | W | December 20, 1985 | 5–3 | 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... ) |
11–19–4 |
| 35 | W | December 21, 1985 | 6–2 | @ 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:*... ) |
12–19–4 |
| 36 | W | December 23, 1985 | 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... ) |
13–19–4 |
| 37 | L | December 27, 1985 | 1–6 | 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... ) |
13–20–4 |
| 38 | L | December 29, 1985 | 3–5 | 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... ) |
13–21–4 |
| 39 | L | January 2, 1986 | 2–3 | @ 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:... ) |
13–22–4 |
| 40 | L | January 5, 1986 | 0–4 | @ 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... ) |
13–23–4 |
| 41 | T | January 7, 1986 | 2–2 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... ) |
13–23–5 |
| 42 | L | January 9, 1986 | 4–5 OT | @ 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... ) |
13–24–5 |
| 43 | L | January 10, 1986 | 3–4 | 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... ) |
13–25–5 |
| 44 | L | January 14, 1986 | 1–2 | 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... ) |
13–26–5 |
| 45 | L | January 17, 1986 | 7–9 | 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:*... ) |
13–27–5 |
| 46 | T | January 18, 1986 | 4–4 OT | @ 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:*... ) |
13–27–6 |
| 47 | W | January 21, 1986 | 5–3 | 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... ) |
14–27–6 |
| 48 | W | January 24, 1986 | 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... ) |
15–27–6 |
| 49 | T | January 29, 1986 | 4–4 OT | 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... ) |
15–27–7 |
| 50 | W | January 31, 1986 | 10–5 | 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:... ) |
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| 51 | W | February 7, 1986 | 5–2 | 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... ) |
17–27–7 |
| 52 | T | February 9, 1986 | 3–3 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... ) |
17–27–8 |
| 53 | L | February 11, 1986 | 0–1 | @ 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;... ) |
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| 54 | L | February 12, 1986 | 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... ) |
17–29–8 |
| 55 | L | February 15, 1986 | 4–9 | @ 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... ) |
17–30–8 |
| 56 | T | February 16, 1986 | 4–4 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... ) |
17–30–9 |
| 57 | L | February 18, 1986 | 4–5 | @ 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... ) |
17–31–9 |
| 58 | L | February 21, 1986 | 0–4 | 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... ) |
17–32–9 |
| 59 | L | February 23, 1986 | 1–6 | 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:... ) |
17–33–9 |
| 60 | L | February 26, 1986 | 2–4 | 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:... ) |
17–34–9 |
| 61 | W | February 28, 1986 | 3–1 | 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... ) |
18–34–9 |
| 62 | L | March 1, 1986 | 2–3 | @ 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... ) |
18–35–9 |
| 63 | L | March 4, 1986 | 2–6 | 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... ) |
18–36–9 |
| 64 | T | March 6, 1986 | 5–5 OT | 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:*... ) |
18–36–10 |
| 65 | L | March 8, 1986 | 3–7 | @ 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,... ) |
18–37–10 |
| 66 | T | March 11, 1986 | 1–1 OT | @ 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... ) |
18–37–11 |
| 67 | L | March 12, 1986 | 2–3 | @ 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:... ) |
18–38–11 |
| 68 | T | March 15, 1986 | 1–1 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:... ) |
18–38–12 |
| 69 | L | March 16, 1986 | 4–5 | @ 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... ) |
18–39–12 |
| 70 | L | March 19, 1986 | 3–4 | 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:... ) |
18–40–12 |
| 71 | T | March 21, 1986 | 5–5 OT | @ 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... ) |
18–40–13 |
| 72 | W | March 22, 1986 | 6–2 | 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:... ) |
19–40–13 |
| 73 | L | March 24, 1986 | 4–8 | @ 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... ) |
19–41–13 |
| 74 | W | March 26, 1986 | 7–6 | 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... ) |
20–41–13 |
| 75 | W | March 28, 1986 | 2–1 OT | 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:*... ) |
21–41–13 |
| 76 | W | March 30, 1986 | 4–2 | 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... ) |
22–41–13 |
| 77 | L | April 1, 1986 | 5–6 | @ 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... ) |
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| 78 | L | April 2, 1986 | 4–8 | @ 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... ) |
22–43–13 |
| 79 | W | April 5, 1986 | 5–3 | @ 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:*... ) |
23–43–13 |
| 80 | L | April 6, 1986 | 2–3 | 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... ) |
23–44–13 |
Playoffs
The first-round series between the Edmonton OilersEdmonton 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 ....
and Vancouver Canucks was quick and painless. Though Thomas Gradin
Thomas Gradin
Thomas Kjell Gradin was a professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League from 1978 to 1987. He is best remembered for the 8 seasons he spent with the Vancouver Canucks, and remains one of the top players in that franchise's history.-NHL career:Gradin was already one of the top...
scored a fluky goal to give the Canucks a 2-1 lead early in the second period of Game One, the Oilers then scored six in a row and won by a 7-3 score. They completed the much-expected sweep with a pair of easy 5-1 victories. In his autobiography, Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Douglas Gretzky, CC is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. Nicknamed "The Great One", he is generally regarded as the best player in the history of the National Hockey League , and has been called "the greatest hockey player ever" by many sportswriters,...
would attribute the Oilers’ second-round loss to Calgary
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...
to the fact that the victory over Vancouver was so easy that it did not seem like they were in the playoffs yet. The Vancouver fans did not help enhance the playoff atmosphere any, as fewer than 8,000 (many of whom were clad in blue and orange) showed up for Game Three. It was a worthy reflection of the condition to which the franchise had sunken.