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saw the Whalers finish in first place in the
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with a record of 43 wins, 30 losses, and 7 ties for 93 points. They lost the Adams Division semifinals in six games to the
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. This was the only time in franchise history that the Whalers finished above fourth place in their division before their relocation to
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.


Offseason

At the 1986 NHL entry draft held at the
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on June 21, the Whalers selected Scott Young from
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of
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. In 38 games with Boston University, Young scored 16 goals and 29 points during the 1985–86 season. On July 10, Hartford signed free agent Dallas Gaume, who had played with the
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of the
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for the past four seasons. Gaume scored 37 goals and 99 points in 47 games during the 1985–86 season, as he was named to the All-WCHA First Team. On October 3, the Whalers signed free agent
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, who was previously in the
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organization. During the 1985–86 season, Britz scored 17 goals and 36 points in 72 games with the
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of the AHL. Britz had appeared in seven NHL games with Toronto between 1983 and 1985, earning no points. At the NHL Waiver Draft on October 6, the Whalers selected Gord Sherven from the
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. Sherven split the 1985–86 season between the Oilers and the
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, as he scored a goal and four points in 18 games. In 49 AHL games split between the
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and
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, Sherven scored 17 goals and 41 points. The Whalers and
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were involved in a trade on October 7, as the Whalers acquired
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from the Flames in exchange for Mark Paterson. In four games with Calgary during the 1985–86 season, Courteau scored a goal and two points. He spent most of the season with the Flames AHL affiliate, the
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, as he scored 19 goals and 40 points in 59 games.


Regular season


Final standings


Record vs. opponents


Playoffs


Adams Division Semifinals

The Whalers opened the
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against the
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in a best-of-seven series. Quebec finished the regular season with a 31-39-10 record, earning 72 points, which was 21 fewer points than the Whalers, and the fourth and final playoff position in the
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. The Whalers and Nordiques faced off against each other in the
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, as the fourth place Whalers swept the first place Nordiques in the first round. The series opened on April 8 at the
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. Quebec scored the lone goal of the first period, as
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beat Whalers goaltender
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as Quebec took a 1–0 lead. The Nordiques extended their lead to 2–0 after a goal by
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at 6:32, however, just under three minutes later, the Whalers
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scored on the power play, cutting the Nordiques lead to 2–1 after two periods. In the third period, the Whalers
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scored 8:48 into the period, tying the game 2-2. The game would go into overtime, as neither team could score again. In the extra period, Hartford's Paul MacDermid scored 2:20 into the period, as the Whalers completed the comeback and defeated the Nordiques 3–2 to take a 1–0 series lead. The series resumed the next evening in Hartford, however, it would be the Nordiques once again opening the scoring, as
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scored 3:35 into the game to give Quebec a 1–0 lead. The Whalers responded with a goal by
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, tying the game 1-1, however, the Nordiques Jeff Brown scored a power play goal late in the period, giving Quebec a 2–1 lead into the first intermission. The Whalers tied the game midway through the second period on a goal by Stew Gavin at 10:26 into the period, then a goal 89 seconds later by Scot Kleinendorst gave the Whalers their first lead of the game at 3–2. Late in the period, the Whalers Paul MacDermid beat Nordiques goaltender
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, extending the Whalers lead to 4–2 after the second period. In the third period, Hartford's Dana Murzyn scored 6:58 into the period on the power play, as the Whalers took a 5–2 lead. The Nordiques fought back with goals by John Ogrodnick and Lane Lambert, however, Hartford hung on for the 5–4 victory and took a 2–0 series lead. The third game of the series was played on April 11 at
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in
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.
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of the Nordiques opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal only 1:20 into the period, giving the Nordiques a 1–0 lead. Just over six minutes later, Šťastný scored his second goal of the game, extending Quebec's lead to 2–0. The Nordiques scored again, as
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scored on the power play, as Quebec took a 3–0 lead into the first intermission. The Nordiques continued their dominance in the second period, as Goulet scored his second of the game 3:34 into the period, giving Quebec a 4–0 lead, as Whalers goaltender
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was pulled from the game, being replaced by
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. Just under three minutes later, the Nordiques scored again, as Peter Stastny scored his third goal of the game, as Quebec took a commanding 5–0 lead. The Whalers managed to shut Quebec down for the remainder of the game, however, they would only get an early third period goal by
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, as Quebec won game three by a score of 5–1, cutting the Whalers series lead to 2–1. Game four of the series was played the next evening in Quebec. The Nordiques once again opened the scoring, as Jeff Brown put the puck past
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, giving Quebec a 1–0 lead at the 4:53 mark. The Whalers Dana Murzyn tied the game at 10:25 of the first period, however, the Nordiques responded with a late power play goal by
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, as Quebec took a 2–1 lead after the first period. In the second period, the Nordiques
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scored the lone goal, his second of the game, extending Quebec's lead to 3–1 after two periods. Goulet would record the hat trick with a power play goal at 9:44 in the third period, as Quebec defeated the Whalers 4–1 to even the series at two games each. The fifth game of the series was back in Hartford on April 14. For the fifth time of the series, Quebec opened the scoring, as
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scored on the power play 7:17 into the first period. The Whalers tied it just under two and a half minutes later on a goal by
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, then Hartford took a 2–1 lead on a power play goal by Mike McEwen at 13:38 into the period. The Nordiques tied the game on a power play goal by Jeff Brown at the 15:10 mark of the period, however, the Whalers re-took the lead with a late period goal by
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, as Hartford had a 3–2 lead after the first period. In the second period, the Nordiques John Ogrodnick scored the lone goal, as he connected on the power play, tying the game 3-3. In the third period, the Whalers
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and
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each took a two-minute penalty 2:27 into the third, giving Quebec a five-on-three advantage. The Nordiques took advantage, as John Ogrodnick and
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each scored on the power play, giving the Nordiques a 5–3 lead. The Whalers fought back, as
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scored at 7:32, cutting the Nordiques lead to 5–4. Stew Gavin then tied the game with a goal at 11:19, making it 5-5. Hartford's comeback attempt was then stopped, as the Nordiques John Ogrodnick scored with 1:07 left in the game, giving Quebec a 6–5 lead. The Nordiques
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then scored an empty net goal, as Quebec won the game 7–5, and took a 3–2 series lead. Game six was back in Quebec, played on April 16, as the Whalers faced elimination. Hartford opened the scoring for the first time in the series, as
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scored a goal 1:06 into the game for the 1–0 lead. Quebec tied the game with a goal just over two minutes later by Lane Lambert. At 6:43, the Whalers took the lead once again, as
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scored on the power play, giving the Whalers a 2–1 lead.
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then added a goal at 13:32, as Hartford took a 3–1 lead after the first period. In the second period, Dineen scored his second goal of the game, 6:24 into the period on the power play, extending the Whalers lead to 4–1. Quebec's
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replied with a power play goal of his own at 13:47, cutting the Whalers lead to 4–2. Just thirty seconds later, the Nordiques John Ogrodnick scored, as Hartford clung on to a 4–3 lead after two periods. In the third period, after a holding penalty to the Whalers
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, the Nordiques tied the game on a power play goal by
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, making the score 4-4. Neither team could break the tie, as the game went into overtime. In the extra period, the Nordiques completed the comeback and the upset, as Peter Stastny scored his second goal of the game at 6:08 into the period, giving Quebec the 5–4 victory and winning the series 4–2, eliminating the Whalers from the post-season.


Schedule and results


Regular season

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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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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 ...
, , 14–9–4 , , , - , 28, , December 17, 1986, , 4–3, , 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 ...
, , 15–9–4 , , , - , 29, , December 18, 1986, , 6–5, , style="text-align:left;", @
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
, , 16–9–4 , , , - , 30, , December 20, 1986, , 2–2 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 ...
, , 16–9–5 , , , - , 31, , December 21, 1986, , 4–3 OT, , 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 ...
, , 17–9–5 , , , - , 32, , December 23, 1986, , 2–0, , style="text-align:left;",
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
, , 18–9–5 , , , - , 33, , December 26, 1986, , 1–1 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 ...
, , 18–9–6 , , , - , 34, , December 27, 1986, , 2–6, , 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 ...
, , 18–10–6 , , , - , 35, , December 30, 1986, , 3–1, , 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 ...
, , 19–10–6 , , , - , 36, , December 31, 1986, , 2–5, , 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 ...
, , 19–11–6 , , , - , - , 37, , January 3, 1987, , 2–3, , 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 ...
, , 19–12–6 , , , - , 38, , January 4, 1987, , 8–3, , 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 ...
, , 20–12–6 , , , - , 39, , January 7, 1987, , 3–6, , 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 ...
, , 20–13–6 , , , - , 40, , January 9, 1987, , 0–3, , 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 ...
, , 20–14–6 , , , - , 41, , January 10, 1987, , 3–4, , 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 ...
, , 20–15–6 , , , - , 42, , January 12, 1987, , 5–7, , 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 ...
, , 20–16–6 , , , - , 43, , January 14, 1987, , 3–1, , style="text-align:left;",
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
, , 21–16–6 , , , - , 44, , January 15, 1987, , 4–6, , style="text-align:left;", @
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
, , 21–17–6 , , , - , 45, , January 17, 1987, , 1–6, , 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 ...
, , 21–18–6 , , , - , 46, , January 19, 1987, , 5–4 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 ...
, , 22–18–6 , , , - , 47, , January 21, 1987, , 3–1, , 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 ...
, , 23–18–6 , , , - , 48, , January 23, 1987, , 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 ...
, , 24–18–6 , , , - , 49, , January 24, 1987, , 3–0, , 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 ...
, , 25–18–6 , , , - , 50, , January 27, 1987, , 2–4, , 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 ...
, , 25–19–6 , , , - , 51, , January 29, 1987, , 6–3, , style="text-align:left;", @
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
, , 26–19–6 , , , - , 52, , January 31, 1987, , 2–4, , 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 ...
, , 26–20–6 , , , - , - , 53, , February 1, 1987, , 8–6, , 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 ...
, , 27–20–6 , , , - , 54, , February 4, 1987, , 1–3, , 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 ...
, , 27–21–6 , , , - , 55, , February 6, 1987, , 5–2, , 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 ...
, , 28–21–6 , , , - , 56, , February 7, 1987, , 3–1, , 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 ...
, , 29–21–6 , , , - , 57, , February 14, 1987, , 2–5, , 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. ...
, , 29–22–6 , , , - , 58, , February 17, 1987, , 5–4, , 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 ...
, , 30–22–6 , , , - , 59, , February 18, 1987, , 6–3, , 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 ...
, , 31–22–6 , , , - , 60, , February 21, 1987, , 3–6, , 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 ...
, , 31–23–6 , , , - , 61, , February 22, 1987, , 3–5, , 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 ...
, , 31–24–6 , , , - , 62, , February 25, 1987, , 6–4, , style="text-align:left;",
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
, , 32–24–6 , , , - , 63, , February 28, 1987, , 2–1, , 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 ...
, , 33–24–6 , , , - , - , 64, , March 1, 1987, , 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 ...
, , 33–24–7 , , , - , 65, , March 3, 1987, , 5–3, , 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 ...
, , 34–24–7 , , , - , 66, , March 5, 1987, , 10–2, , style="text-align:left;",
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
, , 35–24–7 , , , - , 67, , March 7, 1987, , 5–3, , 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 ...
, , 36–24–7 , , , - , 68, , March 10, 1987, , 4–6, , 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 ...
, , 36–25–7 , , , - , 69, , March 11, 1987, , 1–6, , 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 ...
, , 36–26–7 , , , - , 70, , March 13, 1987, , 3–0, , 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 ...
, , 37–26–7 , , , - , 71, , March 15, 1987, , 1–4, , 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 ...
, , 37–27–7 , , , - , 72, , March 18, 1987, , 5–3, , 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 ...
, , 38–27–7 , , , - , 73, , March 21, 1987, , 5–1, , 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 ...
, , 39–27–7 , , , - , 74, , March 22, 1987, , 6–3, , 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. ...
, , 40–27–7 , , , - , 75, , March 25, 1987, , 3–5, , 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 ...
, , 40–28–7 , , , - , 76, , March 28, 1987, , 5–4, , 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 ...
, , 41–28–7 , , , - , 77, , March 29, 1987, , 7–4, , 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 ...
, , 42–28–7 , , , - , - , 78, , April 1, 1987, , 2–3, , 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 ...
, , 42–29–7 , , , - , 79, , April 4, 1987, , 5–3, , 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 ...
, , 43–29–7 , , , - , 80, , April 5, 1987, , 0–6, , 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 ...
, , 43–30–7 , , , - , - , ''Legend'':


Playoffs

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Player statistics


Forwards

''Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes''


Defensemen

''Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes''


Goaltending

''Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average''


Awards and honors

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Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey. It is named after Bill Masterton, the only player in NHL ...


Transactions

The Whalers were involved in the following transactions during the 1986–87 season.


Trades


Waivers


Free agents


Draft picks

Hartford's draft picks at the 1986 NHL entry draft.


References


External links


1986-87 Hartford Whalers at Hockey Reference
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