The 1980–81 New York Islanders season was the ninth season in the franchise's history. It involved winning the Stanley Cup.
Offseason
NHL Draft
New York's draft picks at the 1980 NHL Entry Draft held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec.
Regular season
January 24, 1981 - In a victory over the Quebec Nordiques, Mike Bossy became the second player in NHL history to score 50 goals in 50 games.
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Schedule and results
Pre-season
Regular season
Player statistics
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; GWG = Game-winning goals MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts;