| 1986 NHL entry draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Date(s) | June 21, 1986 |
| Location | Montreal Forum Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Overview | |
| 252 total selections in 12 rounds | |
| First selection |  Joe Murphy(Detroit Red Wings) |
| Hall of Famers | 1 |
The 1986 NHL entry draft was the 24th NHL entry draft. It was held on June 21, 1986, at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. The National Hockey League (NHL) teams selected 252 players eligible for entry into professional ranks, in the reverse order of the 1985–86 NHL season and playoff standings.
The last active player in the NHL from this draft class was Teppo Numminen, who retired after the 2008–09 season.