The 1986–87 Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....

 season was the Oilers' 8th

Edmonton Oilers seasons

This is a list of seasons completed by the Edmonton Oilers professional ice hockey club. This list documents the records and playoff results of the Oilers' 35 year history in both the World Hockey Association and later, the National Hockey League ....

 season

Season (sports)

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 in the NHL

National Hockey League

The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...

, and they were coming off a heart breaking playoff loss to the Calgary Flames

Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...

 the year before, ending the Oilers' bid for a third-straight Stanley Cup

Stanley Cup

The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...

. Edmonton would win the Presidents' Trophy

Presidents' Trophy

The Presidents' Trophy is an award presented by the National Hockey League to the team that finishes with the most points in the league during the regular season. If two teams tie for the most points, then the trophy goes to the team with the most wins. The winning team is also awarded C$350,000...

, as they finished with 106 points, and win their sixth straight Smythe Division

Smythe Division

The NHL's Smythe Division was formed in 1974 as part of the Clarence Campbell Conference. The division existed for 19 seasons until 1993. It was named in honor of Conn Smythe. It is the fore-runner of the NHL's Northwest Division and NHL's Pacific Division....

 title. There was no postseason upset this year, as Oilers defeated the Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 in the Final to win their third Stanley Cup in four years, although the Flyers did push the Finals series to seven games.

Regular season

Wayne Gretzky

Wayne Gretzky

Wayne Douglas Gretzky, CC is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. Nicknamed "The Great One", he is generally regarded as the best player in the history of the National Hockey League , and has been called "the greatest hockey player ever" by many sportswriters,...

 would lead the league with 183 points, earning his 7th Art Ross Trophy

Art Ross Trophy

The Art Ross Trophy is awarded to the National Hockey League player who leads the league in scoring points at the end of the regular season. It was presented to the NHL by former player, general manager, and head coach Art Ross. The trophy has been awarded 61 times to 25 players since its inception...

 and win his 8th Hart Trophy. Jari Kurri

Jari Kurri

Jari Pekka Kurri is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey right winger and a five-time Stanley Cup champion. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001. He is currently the general manager of Team Finland....

 would finish with 54 goals and 108 points, while Mark Messier

Mark Messier

Mark Douglas Messier is a former Canadian professional ice hockey centre of the National Hockey League and current special assistant to the president and general manager of the New York Rangers. He spent a quarter of a century in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, and Vancouver...

 had a career high 107 points. Esa Tikkanen

Esa Tikkanen

Esa Tikkanen is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey forward. He played for the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, St...

 had a break out season, getting 78 points, including 34 goals, along with 120 penalty minutes. Paul Coffey

Paul Coffey

Paul Douglas Coffey is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League. Known for his speed and scoring prowess, Coffey ranks second all-time among NHL defencemen in career goals, assists, and points, behind Ray Bourque.-Playing career:Coffey was drafted 6th...

 missed 21 games, but still finished with 67 points to lead Oilers defensemen.

In goal, Grant Fuhr

Grant Fuhr

Grant Scott Fuhr is a Canadian former ice hockey goaltender in the National Hockey League and currently the goaltending coach for the Phoenix Coyotes. In 2003, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame...

 and Andy Moog

Andy Moog

Donald Andrew Moog is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently the goaltending coach for the NHL's Dallas Stars.Moog was previously the Dallas Stars' assistant coach...

 would once again split time, with Moog leading the team with 28 wins, while Fuhr posted a team best 3.44 GAA.

Game log

1986–87 Game Log
EWLINE October: 8–4–0 (Home: 6–0–0 ; Road: 2–4–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 1 October 9 Edmonton Oilers 1 – 2 Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...   Fuhr Grant Fuhr Grant Scott Fuhr is a Canadian former ice hockey goaltender in the National Hockey League and currently the goaltending coach for the Phoenix Coyotes. In 2003, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame...   0–1–0 0 2 October 11 Edmonton Oilers 5 – 4 Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...   OT Moog Andy Moog Donald Andrew Moog is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently the goaltending coach for the NHL's Dallas Stars.Moog was previously the Dallas Stars' assistant coach...   1–1–0 2 3 October 12 Edmonton Oilers 3 – 5 Winnipeg Jets  Fuhr 1–2–0 2 4 October 15 Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...   3 – 4 Edmonton Oilers Moog 2–2–0 4 5 October 17 Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...   3 – 4 Edmonton Oilers Fuhr 3–2–0 6 6 October 19 Edmonton Oilers 6 – 7 Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...   Moog 3–3–0 6 7 October 21 Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...   1 – 9 Edmonton Oilers Fuhr 4–3–0 8 8 October 22 Edmonton Oilers 3 – 6 Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...   Moog 4–4–0 8 9 October 24 Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...   2 – 6 Edmonton Oilers Moog 5–4–0 10 10 October 26 Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...   2 – 3 Edmonton Oilers Fuhr 6–4–0 12 11 October 29 Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...   3 – 6 Edmonton Oilers Moog 7–4–0 14 12 October 31 Edmonton Oilers 6 – 2 Vancouver Canucks Fuhr 8–4–0 16
EWLINE November: 6–6–1 (Home: 4–2–1 ; Road: 2–4–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 13 November 2 Los Angeles Kings 5 – 5 Edmonton Oilers OT Moog 8–4–1 17 14 November 5 Calgary Flames 3 – 1 Edmonton Oilers Fuhr 8–5–1 17 15 November 7 Edmonton Oilers 4 – 6 Calgary Flames Fuhr 8–6–1 17 16 November 8 Montreal Canadiens 3 – 4 Edmonton Oilers Fuhr 9–6–1 19 17 November 11 Edmonton Oilers 3 – 2 New York Islanders OT Fuhr 10–6–1 21 18 November 13 Edmonton Oilers 3 – 4 Boston Bruins OT Fuhr 10–7–1 21 19 November 15 Edmonton Oilers 2 – 6 Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97...   Moog 10–8–1 21 20 November 16 Edmonton Oilers 8 – 6 New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...   Fuhr 11–8–1 23 21 November 19 New York Rangers 4 – 5 Edmonton Oilers OT Fuhr 12–8–1 25 22 November 22 Vancouver Canucks 2 – 5 Edmonton Oilers Moog 13–8–1 27 23 November 24 Edmonton Oilers 5 – 6 Calgary Flames Fuhr 13–9–1 27 24 November 26 Winnipeg Jets 3 – 4 Edmonton Oilers Moog 14–9–1 29 25 November 28 Chicago Blackhawks 6 – 5 Edmonton Oilers OT Fuhr 14–10–1 29
EWLINE December: 10–2–1 (Home: 5–1–1 ; Road: 5–1–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 26 December 3 New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...   1 – 7 Edmonton Oilers Moog 15–10–1 31 27 December 5 Edmonton Oilers 4 – 2 Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...   Moog 16–10–1 33 28 December 7 Edmonton Oilers 2 – 5 Philadelphia Flyers Moog 16–11–1 33 29 December 9 Edmonton Oilers 3 – 2 Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white...   Fuhr 17–11–1 35 30 December 10 Edmonton Oilers 7 – 4 Winnipeg Jets Fuhr 18–11–1 37 31 December 12 Winnipeg Jets 1 – 6 Edmonton Oilers Fuhr 19–11–1 39 32 December 14 Edmonton Oilers 4 – 2 Los Angeles Kings Fuhr 20–11–1 41 33 December 17 Quebec Nordiques 3 – 5 Edmonton Oilers Fuhr 21–11–1 43 34 December 19 Vancouver Canucks 2 – 4 Edmonton Oilers Moog 22–11–1 45 35 December 20 Los Angeles Kings 8 – 8 Edmonton Oilers OT Fuhr 22–11–2 46 36 December 23 Winnipeg Jets 2 – 1 Edmonton Oilers Moog 22–12–2 46 37 December 28 Philadelphia Flyers 4 – 6 Edmonton Oilers Moog 23–12–2 48 38 December 30 Edmonton Oilers 7 – 3 Vancouver Canucks Moog 24–12–2 50
EWLINE January: 10–2–2 (Home: 5–1–1 ; Road: 5–1–1) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 39 January 3 Edmonton Oilers 8 – 1 Los Angeles Kings Fuhr 25–12–2 52 40 January 7 Los Angeles Kings 6 – 1 Edmonton Oilers Fuhr 25–13–2 52 41 January 9 St. Louis Blues St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team is named after the famous W. C. Handy song "St. Louis Blues", and plays in the 19,150-seat Scottrade...   1 – 5 Edmonton Oilers Moog 26–13–2 54 42 January 11 Calgary Flames 3 – 5 Edmonton Oilers Moog 27–13–2 56 43 January 13 Edmonton Oilers 5 – 3 Detroit Red Wings Fuhr 28–13–2 58 44 January 15 Edmonton Oilers 4 – 1 Quebec Nordiques Moog 29–13–2 60 45 January 17 Edmonton Oilers 7 – 4 Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...   Moog 30–13–2 62 46 January 18 Edmonton Oilers 5 – 6 Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...   OT Moog 30–14–2 62 47 January 21 Edmonton Oilers 5 – 3 Winnipeg Jets Moog 31–14–2 64 48 January 23 New York Rangers 4 – 7 Edmonton Oilers Moog 32–14–2 66 49 January 24 Pittsburgh Penguins 2 – 4 Edmonton Oilers Moog 33–14–2 68 50 January 27 Edmonton Oilers 4 – 4 Vancouver Canucks OT Moog 33–14–3 69 51 January 28 Vancouver Canucks 3 – 7 Edmonton Oilers Moog 34–14–3 71 52 January 30 Minnesota North Stars 2 – 2 Edmonton Oilers OT Moog 34–14–4 72
EWLINE February: 4–6–1 (Home: 2–1–1 ; Road: 2–5–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 53 February 1 Edmonton Oilers 4 – 6 Chicago Blackhawks Moog 34–15–4 72 54 February 3 Edmonton Oilers 4 – 2 St. Louis Blues Fuhr 35–15–4 74 55 February 4 Edmonton Oilers 6 – 5 Minnesota North Stars OT Fuhr 36–15–4 76 56 February 6 New York Islanders 3 – 3 Edmonton Oilers OT Fuhr 36–15–5 77 57 February 8 St. Louis Blues 2 – 6 Edmonton Oilers Fuhr 37–15–5 79 58 February 15 Washington Capitals 5 – 3 Edmonton Oilers Moog 37–16–5 79 59 February 18 Toronto Maple Leafs 2 – 9 Edmonton Oilers Fuhr 38–16–5 81 60 February 22 Edmonton Oilers 2 – 5 Winnipeg Jets Fuhr 38–17–5 81 61 February 24 Edmonton Oilers 2 – 5 Pittsburgh Penguins Moog 38–18–5 81 62 February 25 Edmonton Oilers 2 – 4 New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...   Fuhr 38–19–5 81 63 February 27 Edmonton Oilers 2 – 5 Washington Capitals Fuhr 38–20–5 81
EWLINE March: 11–4–0 (Home: 7–1–0 ; Road: 4–3–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 64 March 4 Edmonton Oilers 8 – 5 Vancouver Canucks Moog 39–20–5 83 65 March 6 Los Angeles Kings 3 – 9 Edmonton Oilers Fuhr 40–20–5 85 66 March 7 Montreal Canadiens 3 – 5 Edmonton Oilers Moog 41–20–5 87 67 March 11 Detroit Red Wings 3 – 6 Edmonton Oilers Moog 42–20–5 89 68 March 14 Buffalo Sabres 3 – 5 Edmonton Oilers Moog 43–20–5 91 69 March 15 Hartford Whalers 1 – 4 Edmonton Oilers Moog 44–20–5 93 70 March 17 New Jersey Devils 4 – 7 Edmonton Oilers Moog 45–20–5 95 71 March 19 Edmonton Oilers 4 – 5 Calgary Flames Moog 45–21–5 95 72 March 20 Calgary Flames 6 – 3 Edmonton Oilers Fuhr 45–22–5 95 73 March 23 Edmonton Oilers 7 – 6 New Jersey Devils Moog 46–22–5 97 74 March 25 Edmonton Oilers 5 – 3 Hartford Whalers Fuhr 47–22–5 99 75 March 26 Edmonton Oilers 1 – 4 Boston Bruins Fuhr 47–23–5 99 76 March 28 Edmonton Oilers 2 – 4 Toronto Maple Leafs Moog 47–24–5 99 77 March 29 Edmonton Oilers 3 – 2 Buffalo Sabres Fuhr 48–24–5 101 78 March 31 Winnipeg Jets 4 – 5 Edmonton Oilers OT Moog 49–24–5 103
EWLINE April: 1–0–1 (Home: 0–0–1 ; Road: 1–0–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 79 April 2 Calgary Flames 4 – 4 Edmonton Oilers OT Fuhr 49–24–6 104 80 April 4 Edmonton Oilers 7 – 3 Los Angeles Kings Moog 50–24–6 106 Legend:

Playoffs

In the playoffs, the Oilers would get a bit of a scare in their opening game against the Los Angeles Kings

Los Angeles Kings

The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

, losing 5–2, but Edmonton would rebound, winning game two by a 13–3 score, and would win eight games in a row to get past the Kings, and sweep the Winnipeg Jets in the process. Edmonton would have little trouble getting past the Detroit Red Wings

Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...

 in the Conference Final, defeating them in five games, and would face the only other 100-point team in the NHL in the Stanley Cup Final, the Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

. The series would go the full seven games, with Edmonton winning the seventh and deciding game by a 3–1 score to capture their third Stanley Cup in the past four years. No Oiler won the Conn Smythe Trophy

Conn Smythe Trophy

The Conn Smythe Trophy is awarded annually to the player judged most valuable to his team during the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup playoffs. The Conn Smythe Trophy has been awarded 46 times to 40 players since the 1964–65 NHL season...

, as Ron Hextall

Ron Hextall

Ronald Jeffrey Hextall is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played 13 National Hockey League seasons for the Philadelphia Flyers, Quebec Nordiques, and New York Islanders...

 of the Flyers won it despite failing to win the Stanley Cup.

1987 Stanley Cup Playoffs
EWLINE 1987 Smythe Division Semi-final Edmonton Oilers won series 4–1 # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Series Recap 1 April 8 Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...   5 – 2 Edmonton Oilers Fuhr Grant Fuhr Grant Scott Fuhr is a Canadian former ice hockey goaltender in the National Hockey League and currently the goaltending coach for the Phoenix Coyotes. In 2003, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame...   0–1 http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19870008 2 April 9 Los Angeles Kings 3 – 13 Edmonton Oilers Moog Andy Moog Donald Andrew Moog is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently the goaltending coach for the NHL's Dallas Stars.Moog was previously the Dallas Stars' assistant coach...   1–1 http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19870016 3 April 11 Edmonton Oilers 6 – 5 Los Angeles Kings Moog 2–1 http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19870020 4 April 12 Edmonton Oilers 6 – 3 Los Angeles Kings Fuhr 3–1 http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19870028 5 April 14 Los Angeles Kings 4 – 5 Edmonton Oilers Fuhr 4–1 http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19870038
EWLINE 1987 Smythe Division Final Edmonton Oilers won series 4–0 # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Series Recap 1 April 21 Winnipeg Jets  2 – 3 Edmonton Oilers OT Fuhr 1–0 http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19870048 2 April 23 Winnipeg Jets 3 – 5 Edmonton Oilers Fuhr 2–0 http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19870052 3 April 25 Edmonton Oilers 5 – 2 Winnipeg Jets Fuhr 3–0 http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19870056 4 April 27 Edmonton Oilers 4 – 2 Winnipeg Jets Fuhr 4–0 http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19870060
EWLINE 1987 Campbell Conference Final Edmonton Oilers won series 4–1 # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Series Recap 1 May 5 Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...   3 – 1 Edmonton Oilers Fuhr 0–1 http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19870071 2 May 7 Detroit Red Wings 1 – 4 Edmonton Oilers Fuhr 1–1 http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19870073 3 May 9 Edmonton Oilers 2 – 1 Detroit Red Wings Fuhr 2–1 http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19870075 4 May 11 Edmonton Oilers 3 – 2 Detroit Red Wings Fuhr 3–1 http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19870077 5 May 13 Detroit Red Wings 3 – 6 Edmonton Oilers Fuhr 4–1 http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19870079
EWLINE 1987 Stanley Cup Final Edmonton Oilers won series 4–3 # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Series Recap 1 May 17 Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...   2 – 4 Edmonton Oilers Fuhr 1–0 http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19870081 2 May 20 Philadelphia Flyers 2 – 3 Edmonton Oilers OT Fuhr 2–0 http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19870082 3 May 22 Edmonton Oilers 3 – 5 Philadelphia Flyers Fuhr 2–1 http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19870083 3 May 24 Edmonton Oilers 4 – 1 Philadelphia Flyers Fuhr 3–1 http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19870084 5 May 26 Philadelphia Flyers 4 – 3 Edmonton Oilers Fuhr 3–2 http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19870085 6 May 28 Edmonton Oilers 2 – 3 Philadelphia Flyers Fuhr 3–3 http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19870086 7 May 31 Philadelphia Flyers 1 – 3 Edmonton Oilers Fuhr 4–3 http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19870087

Regular season

Scoring leaders

Player	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
Wayne Gretzky Wayne Gretzky Wayne Douglas Gretzky, CC is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. Nicknamed "The Great One", he is generally regarded as the best player in the history of the National Hockey League , and has been called "the greatest hockey player ever" by many sportswriters,...	79	62	121	183	28
Jari Kurri Jari Kurri Jari Pekka Kurri is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey right winger and a five-time Stanley Cup champion. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001. He is currently the general manager of Team Finland....	79	54	54	108	41
Mark Messier Mark Messier Mark Douglas Messier is a former Canadian professional ice hockey centre of the National Hockey League and current special assistant to the president and general manager of the New York Rangers. He spent a quarter of a century in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, and Vancouver...	77	37	70	107	73
Esa Tikkanen Esa Tikkanen Esa Tikkanen is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey forward. He played for the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, St...	76	34	44	78	120
Glenn Anderson Glenn Anderson Glenn Christopher Anderson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger in the National Hockey League who played for the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, and St. Louis Blues...	80	35	38	73	65

Goaltending

Player	GP	TOI	W	L	T	GA	SO	Save %	GAA
Grant Fuhr Grant Fuhr Grant Scott Fuhr is a Canadian former ice hockey goaltender in the National Hockey League and currently the goaltending coach for the Phoenix Coyotes. In 2003, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame...	44	2388	22	13	3	137	0	.881	3.44
Andy Moog Andy Moog Donald Andrew Moog is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently the goaltending coach for the NHL's Dallas Stars.Moog was previously the Dallas Stars' assistant coach...	46	2461	28	11	3	144	0	.882	3.51

Playoffs

Scoring leaders

Player	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
Wayne Gretzky Wayne Gretzky Wayne Douglas Gretzky, CC is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. Nicknamed "The Great One", he is generally regarded as the best player in the history of the National Hockey League , and has been called "the greatest hockey player ever" by many sportswriters,...	21	5	29	34	6
Mark Messier Mark Messier Mark Douglas Messier is a former Canadian professional ice hockey centre of the National Hockey League and current special assistant to the president and general manager of the New York Rangers. He spent a quarter of a century in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, and Vancouver...	21	12	16	28	16
Glenn Anderson Glenn Anderson Glenn Christopher Anderson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger in the National Hockey League who played for the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, and St. Louis Blues...	21	14	13	27	59
Jari Kurri Jari Kurri Jari Pekka Kurri is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey right winger and a five-time Stanley Cup champion. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001. He is currently the general manager of Team Finland....	21	15	10	25	20
Kent Nilsson Kent Nilsson Kent Åke "Kenta" Nilsson is a retired professional ice hockey centre.During his NHL career he was called "Mr. Magic" and "The Magic Man"...	21	6	13	19	6

Goaltending

Player	GP	TOI	W	L	GA	SO	Save %	GAA
Grant Fuhr Grant Fuhr Grant Scott Fuhr is a Canadian former ice hockey goaltender in the National Hockey League and currently the goaltending coach for the Phoenix Coyotes. In 2003, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame...	19	1148	14	5	47	0	.908	2.46
Andy Moog Andy Moog Donald Andrew Moog is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently the goaltending coach for the NHL's Dallas Stars.Moog was previously the Dallas Stars' assistant coach...	2	120	2	0	8	0	.784	4.00

Milestones

Regular Season
Player	Milestone	Reached
Mike Krushelnyski Mike Krushelnyski Mike Krushelnyski is a retired Ukrainian-Canadian professional ice hockey centre in the NHL, and former head coach of Vityaz Chekhov in the KHL.-Playing career:...	300th NHL Game	October 15, 1986
Esa Tikkanen Esa Tikkanen Esa Tikkanen is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey forward. He played for the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, St...	1st NHL Hat-trick Hat-trick A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
Jeff Beukeboom Jeff Beukeboom Jeff Beukeboom is a former NHL defenceman from Dutch descent. He is a cousin of NHL player Joe Nieuwendyk, as well as a brother of former minor-leaguers John and Brian Beukeboom....	1st NHL Game 1st NHL Assist 1st NHL Point	October 17, 1986
Jari Kurri Jari Kurri Jari Pekka Kurri is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey right winger and a five-time Stanley Cup champion. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001. He is currently the general manager of Team Finland....	17th NHL Hat-trick 1st NHL Natural Hat-trick
Wayne Gretzky Wayne Gretzky Wayne Douglas Gretzky, CC is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. Nicknamed "The Great One", he is generally regarded as the best player in the history of the National Hockey League , and has been called "the greatest hockey player ever" by many sportswriters,...	38th NHL Hat-trick	October 24, 1986
Glenn Anderson Glenn Anderson Glenn Christopher Anderson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger in the National Hockey League who played for the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, and St. Louis Blues...	400th NHL PIM	October 31, 1986
Lee Fogolin Lee Fogolin Lee Joseph Fogolin , is a retired defenseman who played in the National Hockey League...	1,300th NHL PIM
Steve Smith James Stephen Smith James Stephen Smith , better known as Steve Smith, is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and current assistant coach of the Edmonton Oilers. He played in the National Hockey League from 1984–85 to 2000–01...	200th NHL PIM
Craig Muni Craig Muni Craig Douglas Muni is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played 819 National Hockey League games over the course of his career...	1st NHL Goal	November 8, 1986
Mike Krushelnyski	200th NHL PIM	November 11, 1986
Wayne Gretzky	500th NHL Goal 39th NHL Hat-trick	November 22, 1986
Dave Hunter Dave Hunter David P. Hunter is a retired professional ice hockey player who won three Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s. He also played for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Winnipeg Jets. He is the second of the four Hunter brothers, which also includes fellow NHLers Dale and Mark...	700th NHL PIM	November 24, 1986
Esa Tikkanen	2nd NHL Hat-trick
Kevin McClelland Kevin McClelland Kevin McClelland is a retired professional ice hockey forward. He is currently the head coach of the Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League.-Playing career:...	800th NHL PIM	December 3, 1986
Andy Moog Andy Moog Donald Andrew Moog is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently the goaltending coach for the NHL's Dallas Stars.Moog was previously the Dallas Stars' assistant coach...	200th NHL Game
Steve Graves Steve Graves Steve Graves is a former professional ice hockey left wing. He spent his junior career with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the OHL before being selected in the second round of the 1982 NHL Entry Draft, 41st overall, by the Edmonton Oilers...	1st NHL Goal 1st NHL Point	December 5, 1986
Wayne Gretzky	1,400th NHL Point
Randy Gregg	100th NHL Assist	December 9, 1986
Wayne Gretzky	40th NHL Hat-trick	December 10, 1986
Randy Gregg	200th NHL PIM	December 12, 1986
Wayne Gretzky	900th NHL Assist
Wayne Gretzky	41st NHL Hat-trick 9th Four-Goal NHL Game 6th NHL Natural Hat-trick	December 17, 1986
Craig MacTavish Craig MacTavish Craig "MacT" MacTavish is the current head coach of the American Hockey League Chicago Wolves and a former ice hockey player and coach in the National Hockey League. He played centre for 19 NHL seasons with the Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers and St. Louis...	100th NHL Assist	December 28, 1986
Jeff Beukeboom	1st NHL Goal	December 30, 1986
Kevin Lowe Kevin Lowe Kevin Hugh Lowe is a retired defenceman and coach in the National Hockey League and the current President of Hockey Operations for the Edmonton Oilers. As a defenceman, he played for the Edmonton Oilers and the New York Rangers....	200th NHL Assist
Marty McSorley Marty McSorley Martin James "Marty" McSorley is a retired Canadian professional hockey player, who played in the National Hockey League from 1983 to 2000. A versatile player, he was able to play both the forward and defense positions. He is also a former head coach of the Springfield Falcons of the American...	600th NHL PIM
Paul Coffey Paul Coffey Paul Douglas Coffey is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League. Known for his speed and scoring prowess, Coffey ranks second all-time among NHL defencemen in career goals, assists, and points, behind Ray Bourque.-Playing career:Coffey was drafted 6th...	200th NHL Goal	January 3, 1987
Andy Moog	10th NHL Assist	January 11, 1987
Glenn Anderson	300th NHL Assist	January 13, 1987
Jari Kurri	700th NHL Point
Mark Messier Mark Messier Mark Douglas Messier is a former Canadian professional ice hockey centre of the National Hockey League and current special assistant to the president and general manager of the New York Rangers. He spent a quarter of a century in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, and Vancouver...	600th NHL Point	January 23, 1987
Steve Smith	300th NHL PIM
Wayne Gretzky	50th Goal in 55 Games	February 4, 1987
Glenn Anderson Glenn Anderson Glenn Christopher Anderson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger in the National Hockey League who played for the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, and St. Louis Blues...	500th NHL Game	February 15, 1987
Mike Krushelnyski	3rd NHL Gordie Howe hat trick Gordie Howe hat trick In ice hockey, a Gordie Howe hat trick is a variation on the hat-trick, wherein a player scores a goal, records an assist, and gets in a fight all in one game. It is named after Gordie Howe, well known for his skill at both scoring and fighting....	February 18, 1987
Esa Tikkanen Esa Tikkanen Esa Tikkanen is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey forward. He played for the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, St...	100th NHL PIM	February 22, 1987
Kevin McClelland	900th NHL PIM	February 24, 1987
Glenn Anderson	600th NHL Point	February 27, 1987
Reijo Ruotsalainen Reijo Ruotsalainen Reijo Ruotsalainen is a Finnish retired ice hockey defenceman. He was twice named Finland's top defenceman, and won two Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers, in 1987 and 1990.-Kärpät :...	100th NHL Goal	March 6, 1987
Wayne Gretzky	1,500th NHL Point	March 11, 1987
Jari Kurri	50th Goal in 70 Games	March 17, 1987
Moe Lemay Moe Lemay Maurice Lemay is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 317 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins and Winnipeg Jets...	400th NHL PIM
Jeff Beukeboom	100th NHL PIM	March 20, 1987
Kevin Lowe	600th NHL PIM
Reijo Ruotsalainen	400th NHL Game	March 26, 1987
Glenn Anderson	300th NHL Goal	March 28, 1987
Jari Kurri	200th NHL PIM	April 4, 1987
Paul Coffey	500th NHL Game	TBD
Jari Kurri
Mark Messier
Lee Fogolin Lee Fogolin Lee Joseph Fogolin , is a retired defenseman who played in the National Hockey League...	900th NHL Game
Randy Gregg	300th NHL Game
Kevin McClelland
Craig MacTavish
Charlie Huddy Charlie Huddy Charles William Huddy is a former NHL defenceman and current assistant coach of the Winnipeg Jets. He is also one of only seven Edmonton Oilers to be a member of all 5 of the franchise's Stanley Cup-winning teams 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988,1990.His greatest success came with the Oilers with whom he...	400th NHL Game
Wayne Gretzky	600th NHL Game
Dave Hunter
Kevin Lowe
Mark Napier
Steve Smith	100th NHL Game
Raimo Summanen Raimo Summanen Raimo Olavi Summanen , is a former professional ice hockey forward and also a former coach of the Finnish national team. He was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the sixth round of the 1982 NHL Entry Draft, 125th overall, and spent his NHL career with Edmonton and the Vancouver Canucks...
Esa Tikkanen
Wayne Van Dorp Wayne Van Dorp Wayne Van Dorp is a retired professional ice hockey player. He played for the Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks and Quebec Nordiques. In The Netherlands he played for Gijs Groningen....	1st NHL Game

Playoffs
Player	Milestone	Reached
Craig Muni Craig Muni Craig Douglas Muni is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played 819 National Hockey League games over the course of his career...	1st NHL Game	April 8, 1987
Mike Krushelnyski Mike Krushelnyski Mike Krushelnyski is a retired Ukrainian-Canadian professional ice hockey centre in the NHL, and former head coach of Vityaz Chekhov in the KHL.-Playing career:...	50th NHL Game	April 9, 1987
Jari Kurri Jari Kurri Jari Pekka Kurri is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey right winger and a five-time Stanley Cup champion. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001. He is currently the general manager of Team Finland....	6th NHL Hat-trick 2nd Four-Goal NHL Game
Moe Lemay Moe Lemay Maurice Lemay is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 317 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins and Winnipeg Jets...	1st NHL Goal 1st NHL Point
Mark Messier Mark Messier Mark Douglas Messier is a former Canadian professional ice hockey centre of the National Hockey League and current special assistant to the president and general manager of the New York Rangers. He spent a quarter of a century in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, and Vancouver...	100th NHL Point
Glenn Anderson Glenn Anderson Glenn Christopher Anderson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger in the National Hockey League who played for the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, and St. Louis Blues...	100th NHL Point	April 11, 1987
Charlie Huddy Charlie Huddy Charles William Huddy is a former NHL defenceman and current assistant coach of the Winnipeg Jets. He is also one of only seven Edmonton Oilers to be a member of all 5 of the franchise's Stanley Cup-winning teams 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988,1990.His greatest success came with the Oilers with whom he...	50th NHL PIM	April 12, 1987
Craig Muni	1st NHL Assist 1st NHL Point
Steve Smith James Stephen Smith James Stephen Smith , better known as Steve Smith, is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and current assistant coach of the Edmonton Oilers. He played in the National Hockey League from 1984–85 to 2000–01...	1st NHL Goal
Glenn Anderson	150th NHL PIM	April 21, 1987
Jari Kurri	50th NHL PIM	April 25, 1987
Glenn Anderson	50th NHL Goal	April 27, 1987
Moe Lemay	1st NHL Assist
Dave Hunter Dave Hunter David P. Hunter is a retired professional ice hockey player who won three Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s. He also played for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Winnipeg Jets. He is the second of the four Hunter brothers, which also includes fellow NHLers Dale and Mark...	200th NHL PIM	May 5, 1987
Steve Smith	50th NHL PIM	May 7, 1987
Paul Coffey Paul Coffey Paul Douglas Coffey is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League. Known for his speed and scoring prowess, Coffey ranks second all-time among NHL defencemen in career goals, assists, and points, behind Ray Bourque.-Playing career:Coffey was drafted 6th...	150th NHL PIM	May 9, 1987
Craig MacTavish Craig MacTavish Craig "MacT" MacTavish is the current head coach of the American Hockey League Chicago Wolves and a former ice hockey player and coach in the National Hockey League. He played centre for 19 NHL seasons with the Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers and St. Louis...	50th NHL Game
Kent Nilsson Kent Nilsson Kent Åke "Kenta" Nilsson is a retired professional ice hockey centre.During his NHL career he was called "Mr. Magic" and "The Magic Man"...
Marty McSorley Marty McSorley Martin James "Marty" McSorley is a retired Canadian professional hockey player, who played in the National Hockey League from 1983 to 2000. A versatile player, he was able to play both the forward and defense positions. He is also a former head coach of the Springfield Falcons of the American...	100th NHL PIM	May 11, 1987
Kent Nilsson	50th NHL Point	May 13, 1987
Paul Coffey	100th NHL Point	May 17, 1987
Wayne Gretzky Wayne Gretzky Wayne Douglas Gretzky, CC is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. Nicknamed "The Great One", he is generally regarded as the best player in the history of the National Hockey League , and has been called "the greatest hockey player ever" by many sportswriters,...	200th NHL Point	May 20, 1987
Craig MacTavish	50th NHL PIM	May 24, 1987
Wayne Gretzky	100th NHL Game	May 28, 1987
Charlie Huddy	50th NHL Point	May 31, 1987
Mark Messier	100th NHL Game 100th NHL PIM
Kelly Buchberger Kelly Buchberger Kelly Michael Buchberger is a retired professional Canadian hockey player and current assistant coach of the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...	1st NHL Game	TBD
Wayne Van Dorp Wayne Van Dorp Wayne Van Dorp is a retired professional ice hockey player. He played for the Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks and Quebec Nordiques. In The Netherlands he played for Gijs Groningen....

Trades

June 25, 1986	To Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... Future considerations	To Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... Alfie Turcotte Alfie Turcotte Alfie Turcotte is a former American ice hockey player.Born in Indiana, but raised in Holt, Michigan, Turcotte was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft...
July 3, 1986	To Winnipeg Jets Future considerations	To Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... Murray Eaves Murray Eaves Murray James Eaves is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 57 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Winnipeg Jets and Detroit Red Wings. He now coaches Bantam Tier 1 hockey and lacrosse at Shattuck - St. Mary's school in Faribault, Minnesota. Married to Deborah...
October 2, 1986	To Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... Craig Muni Craig Muni Craig Douglas Muni is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played 819 National Hockey League games over the course of his career...	To Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... Cash
October 15, 1986	To St. Louis Todd Ewen Todd Ewen Todd Gordon Ewen is a retired professional ice hockey player who played for several teams in the NHL. He played right wing and was primarily known as an enforcer. He played for the St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and San Jose Sharks. Todd retired with 1911 penalty min...	To Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... Shawn Evans Shawn Evans (ice hockey) Shawn Evans is a former ice hockey player and current head coach and General Manager of the Truro Bearcats.- External links :...
October 23, 1986	To New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... Don Jackson Don Jackson (ice hockey) Donald Clinton Jackson is an ice hockey coach and a retired professional ice hockey player who played 315 games in the National Hockey League between 1978 and 1987 and began his coaching career in 1988.... Stu Kulak Stu Kulak Stuart Kulak is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right wing who spent parts of 4 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1982 and 1989.... Miloslav Horava Miloslav Horava Miloslav Hořava is a Czech ice hockey coach and former player. He played on the Silver medal winning ice hockey team at the 1984 Winter Olympics and bronze medal winning team at the 1992 Winter Olympics for Czechoslovakia.... Mike Golden	To Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... Reijo Ruotsalainen Reijo Ruotsalainen Reijo Ruotsalainen is a Finnish retired ice hockey defenceman. He was twice named Finland's top defenceman, and won two Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers, in 1987 and 1990.-Kärpät :... Jim Wiemer Jim Wiemer James Duncan Wiemer is a retired former professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the Buffalo Sabres, New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings and Boston Bruins.... Ville Kentala Clark Donatelli Clark Donatelli John Clark Donatelli is an American former professional ice hockey player. Donatelli was a long-time minor league player in the American Hockey League and International Hockey League...
December 11, 1986	To Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... Cash	To Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... Stu Kulak Stu Kulak Stuart Kulak is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right wing who spent parts of 4 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1982 and 1989....
December 12, 1986	To Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... Dave Semenko Dave Semenko David John Semenko is a retired hockey player who played for the Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers, and Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL...	To Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... 3rd round pick in 1988 1988 NHL Entry Draft The 1988 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Forum in Montreal, Quebec.-Selections by round:Below are listed the selections in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft...  - Trevor Sim Trevor Sim Trevor B. Sim is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played most of his career in minor leagues....
March 2, 1987	To Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... 2nd round pick in 1988 1988 NHL Entry Draft The 1988 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Forum in Montreal, Quebec.-Selections by round:Below are listed the selections in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft...  - Link Gaetz Link Gaetz Link Gaetz, aka "the Missing Link", is a former professional ice hockey player known for his battles when he was an up-and-coming enforcer in the National Hockey League and his troubles on and off the ice while in the minor leagues...	To Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... Kent Nilsson Kent Nilsson Kent Åke "Kenta" Nilsson is a retired professional ice hockey centre.During his NHL career he was called "Mr. Magic" and "The Magic Man"...
March 6, 1987	To Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... Lee Fogolin Lee Fogolin Lee Joseph Fogolin , is a retired defenseman who played in the National Hockey League... Mark Napier 4th round pick in 1987 1987 NHL Entry Draft The 1987 NHL Entry Draft was held at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The National Hockey League teams selected 252 players eligible for entry into professional ranks, in the reverse order of the 1986–87 NHL season and playoff standings. This is the list of those players selected.-Selections...  - John Bradley	To Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... Normand Lacombe Normand Lacombe Normand Lacombe is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right wing. He was drafted in the first round, 10th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:... Wayne Van Dorp Wayne Van Dorp Wayne Van Dorp is a retired professional ice hockey player. He played for the Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks and Quebec Nordiques. In The Netherlands he played for Gijs Groningen.... 4th round in 1987 1987 NHL Entry Draft The 1987 NHL Entry Draft was held at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The National Hockey League teams selected 252 players eligible for entry into professional ranks, in the reverse order of the 1986–87 NHL season and playoff standings. This is the list of those players selected.-Selections...  - Peter Eriksson Peter Eriksson (ice hockey) Peter Kessler Eriksson is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey left winger.He played for HV71 Jönköping in the Swedish elite league Elitserien from 1985–1989 before joining the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League for the 1989–90 season. He played 20 games for the NHL club, scoring...
March 9, 1987	To Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Jeff Brubaker Jeff Brubaker Jeffrey Joseph Brubaker is a retired American ice hockey forward....	To Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... Dom Campedelli
March 10, 1987	To Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... Raimo Summanen Raimo Summanen Raimo Olavi Summanen , is a former professional ice hockey forward and also a former coach of the Finnish national team. He was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the sixth round of the 1982 NHL Entry Draft, 125th overall, and spent his NHL career with Edmonton and the Vancouver Canucks...	To Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... Moe Lemay Moe Lemay Maurice Lemay is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 317 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins and Winnipeg Jets...
May 14, 1987	To Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... Alfie Turcotte Alfie Turcotte Alfie Turcotte is a former American ice hockey player.Born in Indiana, but raised in Holt, Michigan, Turcotte was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft...	To Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... Cash

Free agents

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Player	Former Team
F Tom McMurchy Tom McMurchy Tom McMurchy is a retired NHLer.He played for the Chicago Black Hawks and the Edmonton Oilers. He had 8 goals and 4 assists for 12 points in 55 games.-External links:...	Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...
D Craig Muni Craig Muni Craig Douglas Muni is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played 819 National Hockey League games over the course of his career...	Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
D Allan Tuer	Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
F Danny Gare Danny Gare Daniel Mirl Gare is a retired National Hockey League player, most notably of the Buffalo Sabres. During a 14-year professional career, Gare also played for the Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers. He was a two-time All-Star right winger who twice scored 50 goals for the Buffalo Sabres,...	Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...

class="wikitable"> Player New Team F Simon Wheeldon

Simon Wheeldon

Simon Wheeldon is a former ice hockey player. He played for the New York Rangers and Winnipeg Jets.-External links:...

  New York Rangers

New York Rangers

The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...

Draft picks

Edmonton's draft picks at the 1986 NHL Entry Draft

1986 NHL Entry Draft

The 1986 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 21, 1986 at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. The National Hockey League teams selected 252 players eligible for entry into professional ranks, in the reverse order of the 1985–86 NHL season and playoff standings...

Round	#	Player	Nationality	College/Junior/Club Team (League)
1	21	Kim Issel Kim Issel Kim D. Issel is a former professional ice hockey right wing. Issel spent his junior career with the Prince Albert Raiders of the WHL. He was selected in the first round of the 1986 NHL Entry Draft, 21st overall, by the Edmonton Oilers...		Prince Albert Raiders Prince Albert Raiders The Prince Albert Raiders are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. The Raiders play in the East Division of the Eastern Conference. They are based in the Saskatchewan city of Prince Albert...  (WHL)
2	42	Jamie Nicolls		Portland Winter Hawks Portland Winter Hawks The Portland Winterhawks are a major junior ice hockey team based in Portland, Oregon, playing in the Western Hockey League, a member league in the Canadian Hockey League. They play their home games at the Memorial Coliseum, though typically a few games each season are also played in the...  (WHL)
3	63	Ron Shudra Ron Shudra Ronald Shudra is a retired professional ice hockey player who holds dual Canadian and British nationality. In 2010 he was inducted to the British Ice Hockey Hall of Fame.-Draft:...		Kamloops Blazers Kamloops Blazers The Kamloops Blazers are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League based out of Kamloops, British Columbia. They play their home games at Interior Savings Centre.-History:...  (WHL)
4	84	Dan Currie Dan Currie (ice hockey) Dan Currie is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger. He played junior hockey for the Sault Ste...		Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The Greyhounds play home games at the Essar Centre. The present team was founded in 1962 as a team in the Northern Ontario Hockey Association. The Greyhounds name has been used by several ice hockey...  (OHL)
5	105	David Haas David Haas (ice hockey) David Haas is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.-Playing career:Drafted 105th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft, Haas played five games for the Oilers during the 1990–91 NHL season, scoring one goal. His spent most of his tenure with their American Hockey...		London Knights London Knights The London Knights are a junior ice hockey team from London, Ontario, Canada, playing in the Ontario Hockey League, one of the leagues of the Canadian Hockey League.-Early days–1968:...  (OHL)
6	126	Jim Ennis Jim Ennis James Ennis is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He played collegiate hockey for Boston University and was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the sixth round of the 1986 NHL Entry Draft...		Boston University Boston University Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers...  (NCAA)
7	147	Ivan Matulik		Bratislava Slovan Harvard (Czech.)
8	168	Nick Beaulieu		Drummondville Voltigeurs Drummondville Voltigeurs The Drummondville Voltigeurs are a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The franchise was originally granted for the 1982–83 season, and are based out of Drummondville, Quebec. The team plays its home games at the Centre Marcel Dionne...  (QMJHL)
9	189	Mike Greenlay Mike Greenlay Mike Greenlay is a former National Hockey League player.Goalie Mike Greenlay made a couple of appearances for the Edmonton Oilers in 1989–90. He was a successful amateur player who spent most of his pro career in the minors.Greenlay grew up in Calgary, Alberta. He was selected 189th overall by...		Penticton Knights (BCJHL)
10	210	Matt Lanza		Winthrop High School (USHS)
11	231	Mojmir Bozik		HC Kosice HC Košice Hockey Club Košice is a professional ice hockey team playing in the Slovak Extraliga and is one of the most successful hockey teams in Slovakia and the former Czechoslovakia.-Honours:* Czechoslovak First Ice Hockey League* 1985–86, 1987–88...  (Czech.)
12	252	Tony Hand Tony Hand Tony Hand MBE is a Scottish ice hockey player who became the first British-raised player to be drafted by an NHL team when he was picked by the Edmonton Oilers in 1986. He is currently player-coach of the Manchester Phoenix...		Murrayfield Racers Murrayfield Racers The Murrayfield Racers were an ice hockey team in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 1952 changing their name to the Racers in 1966. The team won the British Championship 4 times in 1969, 1970, 1971 and 1972...  (BHL)

Roster

Goaltenders		Defensemen		Wingers		Centres - C Captain (ice hockey) In ice hockey, each team can designate an official captain for each game. The player serving as captain during the game wears a "C" on his or her jersey... GM:   Glen Sather Glen Sather Glen Cameron "Slats" Sather is the President and general manager of the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He has also served as the head coach of the Rangers, as well as General Manager and coach of the Edmonton Oilers of the World Hockey Association and later NHL... Coach:   Glen Sather Glen Sather Glen Cameron "Slats" Sather is the President and general manager of the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He has also served as the head coach of the Rangers, as well as General Manager and coach of the Edmonton Oilers of the World Hockey Association and later NHL...