New York Islanders at Detroit Red Wings
Final score
The New York Islanders beat the Detroit Red Wings 5–4 in overtime on Tuesday, December 31, 1985 on the road.
| Team | Goals | 1985-1986 record |
|---|---|---|
 New York Islanders |
5 | 39-29-12 |
 at Detroit Red Wings |
4 | 17-57-6 |
1985-1986 season series
| Matchup | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
|
New York Islanders
5
at Detroit Red Wings
4
|
Final/OT | Game page: New York Islanders at Detroit Red Wings, Tue, Dec 31, 1985 |
|
Detroit Red Wings
2
at New York Islanders
8
|
Final | Game page: Detroit Red Wings at New York Islanders, Sat, Jan 11, 1986 |
|
Detroit Red Wings
2
at New York Islanders
5
|
Final | Game page: Detroit Red Wings at New York Islanders, Sat, Feb 22, 1986 |
Other NHL games on Dec 31
| Matchup | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
 Hartford Whalers
1
 at Quebec Nordiques
5
|
Final | Game page: Hartford Whalers at Quebec Nordiques, Tue, Dec 31, 1985 |
 Boston Bruins
6
 at Buffalo Sabres
6
|
Final/OT | Game page: Boston Bruins at Buffalo Sabres, Tue, Dec 31, 1985 |
 Philadelphia Flyers
3
 at Edmonton Oilers
4
|
Final | Game page: Philadelphia Flyers at Edmonton Oilers, Tue, Dec 31, 1985 |
 Pittsburgh Penguins
8
 at St. Louis Blues
4
|
Final | Game page: Pittsburgh Penguins at St. Louis Blues, Tue, Dec 31, 1985 |
 Calgary Flames
3
 at Minnesota North Stars
6
|
Final | Game page: Calgary Flames at Minnesota North Stars, Tue, Dec 31, 1985 |