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Offseason


Regular season


Final standings


Record vs. opponents


Schedule and results

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Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The ...
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New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...
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Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...
( 1986–87) , , 1–2–0 , - , 4, , W, , October 14, 1986, , 2–1 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The Jets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The te ...
( 1986–87) , , 2–2–0 , - , 5, , W, , October 16, 1986, , 5–3 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for ...
( 1986–87) , , 3–2–0 , - , 6, , W, , October 18, 1986, , 4–1 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
( 1986–87) , , 4–2–0 , - , 7, , L, , October 22, 1986, , 1–5 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
( 1986–87) , , 4–3–0 , - , 8, , L, , October 24, 1986, , 2–6 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1986–87) , , 4–4–0 , - , 9, , W, , October 26, 1986, , 6–0 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The ...
( 1986–87) , , 5–4–0 , - , 10, , T, , October 30, 1986, , 3–3 OT, , style="text-align:left;",
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1986–87) , , 5–4–1 , - , - , 11, , L, , November 1, 1986, , 2–4 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1986–87) , , 5–5–1 , - , 12, , L, , November 2, 1986, , 1–7 , , style="text-align:left;",
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1986–87) , , 5–6–1 , - , 13, , L, , November 5, 1986, , 3–8 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1986–87) , , 5–7–1 , - , 14, , W, , November 8, 1986, , 5–1 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques (, pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated "Northmen" or "Northerners") were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association (1972–1979) an ...
( 1986–87) , , 6–7–1 , - , 15, , L, , November 12, 1986, , 1–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 1986–87) , , 6–8–1 , - , 16, , W, , November 13, 1986, , 4–3 OT, , style="text-align:left;",
Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1986–87) , , 7–8–1 , - , 17, , T, , November 15, 1986, , 5–5 OT, , style="text-align:left;",
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...
( 1986–87) , , 7–8–2 , - , 18, , L, , November 17, 1986, , 2–3 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1986–87) , , 7–9–2 , - , 19, , T, , November 19, 1986, , 4–4 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1986–87) , , 7–9–3 , - , 20, , L, , November 20, 1986, , 1–3 , , style="text-align:left;",
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1986–87) , , 7–10–3 , - , 21, , W, , November 22, 1986, , 6–5 , , style="text-align:left;",
St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1986–87) , , 8–10–3 , - , 22, , W, , November 24, 1986, , 3–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...
( 1986–87) , , 9–10–3 , - , 23, , T, , November 26, 1986, , 2–2 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 1986–87) , , 9–10–4 , - , 24, , L, , November 28, 1986, , 3–4 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1986–87) , , 9–11–4 , - , 25, , W, , November 29, 1986, , 6–2 , , style="text-align:left;",
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1986–87) , , 10–11–4 , - , - , 26, , W, , December 4, 1986, , 3–2 , , style="text-align:left;",
Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques (, pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated "Northmen" or "Northerners") were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association (1972–1979) an ...
( 1986–87) , , 11–11–4 , - , 27, , W, , December 6, 1986, , 5–0 , , style="text-align:left;",
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1986–87) , , 12–11–4 , - , 28, , W, , December 7, 1986, , 3–1 , , style="text-align:left;",
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
( 1986–87) , , 13–11–4 , - , 29, , W, , December 11, 1986, , 4–2 , , style="text-align:left;",
Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
( 1986–87) , , 14–11–4 , - , 30, , W, , December 13, 1986, , 4–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1986–87) , , 15–11–4 , - , 31, , W, , December 14, 1986, , 6–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques (, pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated "Northmen" or "Northerners") were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association (1972–1979) an ...
( 1986–87) , , 16–11–4 , - , 32, , L, , December 18, 1986, , 5–6 , , style="text-align:left;",
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...
( 1986–87) , , 16–12–4 , - , 33, , L, , December 20, 1986, , 2–6 , , style="text-align:left;",
Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (N ...
( 1986–87) , , 16–13–4 , - , 34, , L, , December 23, 1986, , 0–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...
( 1986–87) , , 16–14–4 , - , 35, , L, , December 27, 1986, , 1–2 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @
Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
( 1986–87) , , 16–15–4 , - , 36, , L, , December 30, 1986, , 3–4 , , style="text-align:left;", @
St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1986–87) , , 16–16–4 , - , - , 37, , W, , January 2, 1987, , 7–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...
( 1986–87) , , 17–16–4 , - , 38, , W, , January 3, 1987, , 5–4 , , style="text-align:left;", @
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
( 1986–87) , , 18–16–4 , - , 39, , L, , January 5, 1987, , 1–2 , , style="text-align:left;",
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1986–87) , , 18–17–4 , - , 40, , T, , January 8, 1987, , 4–4 OT, , style="text-align:left;",
Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
( 1986–87) , , 18–17–5 , - , 41, , L, , January 10, 1987, , 4–5 , , style="text-align:left;",
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1986–87) , , 18–18–5 , - , 42, , W, , January 12, 1987, , 4–1 , , style="text-align:left;",
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1986–87) , , 19–18–5 , - , 43, , L, , January 14, 1987, , 1–3 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...
( 1986–87) , , 19–19–5 , - , 44, , W, , January 15, 1987, , 6–4 , , style="text-align:left;",
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...
( 1986–87) , , 20–19–5 , - , 45, , W, , January 17, 1987, , 4–2 , , style="text-align:left;",
Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 1986–87) , , 21–19–5 , - , 46, , W, , January 20, 1987, , 5–3 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques (, pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated "Northmen" or "Northerners") were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association (1972–1979) an ...
( 1986–87) , , 22–19–5 , - , 47, , W, , January 22, 1987, , 7–3 , , style="text-align:left;",
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1986–87) , , 23–19–5 , - , 48, , W, , January 24, 1987, , 5–3 , , style="text-align:left;",
Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The ...
( 1986–87) , , 24–19–5 , - , 49, , W, , January 26, 1987, , 6–2 , , style="text-align:left;",
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1986–87) , , 25–19–5 , - , 50, , L, , January 29, 1987, , 3–6 , , style="text-align:left;",
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...
( 1986–87) , , 25–20–5 , - , 51, , W, , January 31, 1987, , 6–3 , , style="text-align:left;",
Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The Jets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The te ...
( 1986–87) , , 26–20–5 , - , - , 52, , L, , February 1, 1987, , 4–5 , , style="text-align:left;", @
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1986–87) , , 26–21–5 , - , 53, , W, , February 5, 1987, , 6–5 , , style="text-align:left;",
Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 1986–87) , , 27–21–5 , - , 54, , W, , February 7, 1987, , 8–5 , , style="text-align:left;",
Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...
( 1986–87) , , 28–21–5 , - , 55, , L, , February 8, 1987, , 1–2 , , style="text-align:left;",
Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques (, pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated "Northmen" or "Northerners") were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association (1972–1979) an ...
( 1986–87) , , 28–22–5 , - , 56, , L, , February 14, 1987, , 4–5 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...
( 1986–87) , , 28–23–5 , - , 57, , L, , February 16, 1987, , 3–7 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1986–87) , , 28–24–5 , - , 58, , L, , February 18, 1987, , 3–4 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1986–87) , , 28–25–5 , - , 59, , L, , February 20, 1987, , 2–6 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The Jets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The te ...
( 1986–87) , , 28–26–5 , - , 60, , W, , February 21, 1987, , 1–0 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for ...
( 1986–87) , , 29–26–5 , - , 61, , L, , February 25, 1987, , 4–6 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...
( 1986–87) , , 29–27–5 , - , 62, , W, , February 26, 1987, , 6–2 , , style="text-align:left;",
Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques (, pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated "Northmen" or "Northerners") were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association (1972–1979) an ...
( 1986–87) , , 30–27–5 , - , 63, , W, , February 28, 1987, , 5–1 , , style="text-align:left;",
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1986–87) , , 31–27–5 , - , - , 64, , L, , March 2, 1987, , 3–4 OT, , style="text-align:left;",
Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
( 1986–87) , , 31–28–5 , - , 65, , T, , March 3, 1987, , 4–4 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
( 1986–87) , , 31–28–6 , - , 66, , L, , March 5, 1987, , 2–10 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...
( 1986–87) , , 31–29–6 , - , 67, , W, , March 7, 1987, , 3–2 OT, , style="text-align:left;",
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 1986–87) , , 32–29–6 , - , 68, , L, , March 11, 1987, , 2–3 , , style="text-align:left;", @
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1986–87) , , 32–30–6 , - , 69, , W, , March 12, 1987, , 6–4 , , style="text-align:left;",
St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1986–87) , , 33–30–6 , - , 70, , T, , March 14, 1987, , 4–4 OT, , style="text-align:left;",
Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (N ...
( 1986–87) , , 33–30–7 , - , 71, , L, , March 17, 1987, , 1–3 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
( 1986–87) , , 33–31–7 , - , 72, , W, , March 19, 1987, , 6–2 , , style="text-align:left;",
Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for ...
( 1986–87) , , 34–31–7 , - , 73, , W, , March 21, 1987, , 8–6 , , style="text-align:left;",
Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
( 1986–87) , , 35–31–7 , - , 74, , L, , March 22, 1987, , 3–4 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 1986–87) , , 35–32–7 , - , 75, , W, , March 26, 1987, , 4–1 , , style="text-align:left;",
Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1986–87) , , 36–32–7 , - , 76, , W, , March 28, 1987, , 2–1 , , style="text-align:left;",
Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
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Notable games

*November 20 – "Brawl in the Hallway"; Near the end of the second period,
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while leaving the ice on a game misconduct for fighting and takes a swing at Ken Linseman on the Boston bench, igniting a brawl that spills up the runaway leading to the dressing rooms. Nilan and
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are suspended for three games while
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sits for one game. The Canadiens are fined $9,000 and the Bruins $5,000 while the players' fines total $4,400.


Playoffs

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Player statistics


Regular season

;Scoring ;Goaltending


Playoffs

;Scoring ;Goaltending


Awards and records


Transactions


Draft picks

Boston's draft picks at the 1986 NHL entry draft held at the
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See also

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1986–87 NHL season The 1986–87 NHL season was the 70th season of the National Hockey League. The Edmonton Oilers won the Stanley Cup by beating the Philadelphia Flyers four games to three in the Cup finals. League business Chicago renaming The Chicago-based clu ...


References

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