It saw the Islanders finish in last place in the Patrick Division with a record of 28 wins, 47 losses, and 5 ties for 61 points, failing to make the playoffs for the first time since 1974.
[1]Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals againstNote: Teams that qualified for the playoffs are highlighted in bold.
In 1988–89, the Islanders failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since the 1973–74 season.
This broke a streak of 14 consecutive playoff appearances for the team, which included four straight Stanley Cup championships from 1980 to 1983.
Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points Note: GP= Games played; W= Wins; L= Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals Against New York's draft picks at the 1988 NHL Entry Draft held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal.