1996-97

New York Islanders

W

L

T

Pts.

29

41

12

70

7th place, Atlantic Division
out of playoffs

The Islanders wore a patch to mark their 25th season in the NHL. Also in part one of righting a wrong, the team wears their classic crest with their psychedelic jerseys for select games this season. They would return to the classic crest full-time in 1997-98 and the classic uniform in 1998-99.