The New York Islanders were easily defeated by the Washington Capitals, 5 to 1, on January 26, 1985.
1st period
WSH
NYI
Timo Blomqvist (EV) assisted by Greg Adams and Glen Currie
1
0
Scott Stevens (PP) assisted by Mike McEwen and Mike Gartner
2
0
Dave Christian (PP) assisted by Bob Carpenter and Craig Laughlin
3
0
2nd period
WSH
NYI
Alan Haworth (EV) assisted by Craig Laughlin and Rod Langway
4
0
Doug Jarvis (EV) assisted by Craig Laughlin and Alan Haworth
5
0
3rd period
WSH
NYI
Scott Howson (PP) assisted by Duane Sutter and Paul Boutilier
5
1