1987–88 Boston Bruins season
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The 1987–88 Boston Bruins
season was the Bruins' 64th
season
. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.
's number 7 would retire, captain Ray Bourque went from wearing uniform number 7 to wearing uniform number 77. Bourque would wear that number until the end of his career.
Goaltending
Goaltending
The Boston Bruins were led by team co-captain
s Ray Bourque
, Rick Middleton
and the goaltending duo of Reggie Lemelin
and the newly acquired Andy Moog
. The Buffalo Sabres returned to the playoffs thanks to added depth provided by rookie Ray Sheppard
.
Boston wins best-of-seven series 4–2.
The Wales Conference's two best teams, and the NHL's two best defensive teams, met in this series with equal rest time. The Habs had beaten Boston in the Adams Division Semi-finals four years in a row, sweeping the Bruins in three of the past four seasons, and beating them 3–2 in a best-of-five the other year. This time, the Bruins' defence would wear down Montreal, as Ken Linseman
, Ray Bourque
and Cam Neely
provided the offence to finally conquer the Canadiens. It was the first Bruins' playoff series win over the Habs in 44 seasons.
Boston wins best-of-seven series 4–1.
The Devils would take Boston to the limit, but their offence couldn't compete with the Bruins, who would make their first appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals since consecutive appearances in 1976–77 and 1977–78.
This series would also have the infamous confrontation between Devils coach Jim Schoenfeld
and referee Don Koharski
after Game 3, when, during an argument in the tunnel after the game, Koharski tripped and fell, accusing Schoenfield of pushing him. Schoenfield famously responded, "You tripped and fell you fat pig!" Then, he yelled "Have another doughnut! Have another doughnut!" The incident was played repeatedly on ESPN
and has become part of NHL lore.
Schonefeld was suspended by NHL president John Ziegler for Game 4, but the Devils received an injunction from a New Jersey court, allowing Schoenfeld to coach the fourth game. In protest, the officials scheduled to work that game in the Meadlowands refused to take the ice, forcing the NHL to scramble for amateur officials to call the contest. The injunction was lifted and Schoenfeld served his suspension during game five in the Boston Garden.
Boston wins best-of-seven series 4–3.
Edmonton wins best-of-seven series 4–0.
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...
season was the Bruins' 64th
Boston Bruins seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Bruins have completed in the NHL since their inception in 1924....
season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.
Regular season
The season will forever be remembered when on the night Phil EspositoPhil Esposito
Philip Anthony Esposito, OC is a former Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks, Boston Bruins and New York Rangers. He is an Honoured Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and is considered to be one of the best to have...
's number 7 would retire, captain Ray Bourque went from wearing uniform number 7 to wearing uniform number 77. Bourque would wear that number until the end of his career.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | October 8, 1987 | 4–3 | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Playoffs:Defenseman Garry Galley's two goal performance tied the regular season finale with Philadelphia, which meant that Washington won the standings tiebreaker and finished second in the Patrick Division... ) |
1–0–0 |
| 2 | L | October 10, 1987 | 5–6 OT | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Quebec Nordiques season -Offseason:Quebec made a huge trade during the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, as the Nordiques traded away Dale Hunter and Clint Malarchuk to the Washington Capitals for Gaetan Duchesne, Alan Haworth, and the Capitals first round draft pick in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, in which the Nordiques selected Joe... ) |
1–1–0 |
| 3 | W | October 11, 1987 | 5–2 | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Hartford Whalers season -Game log:-Transactions:* September 8, 1987 - Dave Semenko traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Bill Root.* October 5, 1987 - Hartford claims Doug Wickenheiser from the St. Louis Blues and Brent Peterson from the Vancouver Canucks of off waivers.... ) |
2–1–0 |
| 4 | W | October 15, 1987 | 3–2 | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Los Angeles Kings season The 1987–88 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings finish in fourth place in the Smythe Division with a record of 30 wins, 42 losses, and 8 ties for 68 points. They lost the Division Semi-finals in five games to the Calgary Flames.... ) |
3–1–0 |
| 5 | L | October 17, 1987 | 3–4 | @ 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 .... (1987–88 1987–88 Edmonton Oilers season The 1987–88 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 9th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a Stanley Cup championship against the Philadelphia Flyers the previous season, which was their 3rd Stanley Cup in the past 4 seasons... ) |
3–2–0 |
| 6 | W | October 18, 1987 | 6–5 OT | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Calgary Flames season The 1987–88 Calgary Flames season was the eighth National Hockey League season in Calgary and the 16th season in the NHL for the Flames franchise... ) |
4–2–0 |
| 7 | W | October 21, 1987 | 5–4 | @ 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,... (1987–88 1987–88 Vancouver Canucks season -Regular season:The Canucks had a very disappointing season, they were not capable of winning 3 games in a row during the season. However after the season they were able to draft future captain Trevor Linden.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
5–2–0 |
| 8 | L | October 24, 1987 | 0–4 | @ St. Louis Blues (1987–88 1987–88 St. Louis Blues season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:* -External links:... ) |
5–3–0 |
| 9 | L | October 29, 1987 | 2–4 | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Quebec Nordiques season -Offseason:Quebec made a huge trade during the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, as the Nordiques traded away Dale Hunter and Clint Malarchuk to the Washington Capitals for Gaetan Duchesne, Alan Haworth, and the Capitals first round draft pick in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, in which the Nordiques selected Joe... ) |
5–4–0 |
| 10 | T | October 31, 1987 | 3–3 OT | @ 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 ... (1987–88 1987–88 Montreal Canadiens season The 1987–88 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 79th season. The club qualified for the playoffs, defeated the Hartford Whalers in the first round, but were eliminated in the Adams Division finals versus the Boston Bruins four games to one.-Offseason:... ) |
5–4–1 |
| 11 | L | November 1, 1987 | 5–6 OT | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 New York Islanders season The 1987–88 New York Islanders season was the 16th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals;... ) |
5–5–1 |
| 12 | T | November 4, 1987 | 2–2 OT | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Hartford Whalers season -Game log:-Transactions:* September 8, 1987 - Dave Semenko traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Bill Root.* October 5, 1987 - Hartford claims Doug Wickenheiser from the St. Louis Blues and Brent Peterson from the Vancouver Canucks of off waivers.... ) |
5–5–2 |
| 13 | L | November 5, 1987 | 6–7 | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1987–88 Toronto Maple Leafs season saw the Maple Leafs finish in fourth place in the Norris Division with a record of 21 wins, 49 losses, and 10 ties for 52 points... ) |
5–6–2 |
| 14 | W | November 7, 1987 | 4–1 | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1987–88 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' twenty-first season in the National Hockey League . The Penguins did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
6–6–2 |
| 15 | L | November 9, 1987 | 4–6 | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Quebec Nordiques season -Offseason:Quebec made a huge trade during the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, as the Nordiques traded away Dale Hunter and Clint Malarchuk to the Washington Capitals for Gaetan Duchesne, Alan Haworth, and the Capitals first round draft pick in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, in which the Nordiques selected Joe... ) |
6–7–2 |
| 16 | W | November 11, 1987 | 3–2 | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1987–88 Toronto Maple Leafs season saw the Maple Leafs finish in fourth place in the Norris Division with a record of 21 wins, 49 losses, and 10 ties for 52 points... ) |
7–7–2 |
| 17 | W | November 12, 1987 | 3–2 | 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 ... (1987–88 1987–88 Montreal Canadiens season The 1987–88 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 79th season. The club qualified for the playoffs, defeated the Hartford Whalers in the first round, but were eliminated in the Adams Division finals versus the Boston Bruins four games to one.-Offseason:... ) |
8–7–2 |
| 18 | W | November 14, 1987 | 4–1 | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Hartford Whalers season -Game log:-Transactions:* September 8, 1987 - Dave Semenko traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Bill Root.* October 5, 1987 - Hartford claims Doug Wickenheiser from the St. Louis Blues and Brent Peterson from the Vancouver Canucks of off waivers.... ) |
9–7–2 |
| 19 | W | November 17, 1987 | 6–3 | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Calgary Flames season The 1987–88 Calgary Flames season was the eighth National Hockey League season in Calgary and the 16th season in the NHL for the Flames franchise... ) |
10–7–2 |
| 20 | W | November 18, 1987 | 4–3 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1987–88 1987–88 Winnipeg Jets season The 1987–88 Winnipeg Jets season was the sixteenth season of the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets placed third in the Smythe to qualify for the playoffs. The Jets lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
11–7–2 |
| 21 | W | November 21, 1987 | 7–5 | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Minnesota North Stars season The 1987–88 Minnesota North Stars season saw the North Stars finish in fifth place in the Norris Division with a record of 19 wins, 48 losses, and 13 ties for 51 points. They failed to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second consecutive season.... ) |
12–7–2 |
| 22 | W | November 22, 1987 | 1–0 | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals; MIN = Minutes... ) |
13–7–2 |
| 23 | L | November 25, 1987 | 1–4 | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Playoffs:Defenseman Garry Galley's two goal performance tied the regular season finale with Philadelphia, which meant that Washington won the standings tiebreaker and finished second in the Patrick Division... ) |
13–8–2 |
| 24 | W | November 26, 1987 | 5–3 | Winnipeg Jets (1987–88 1987–88 Winnipeg Jets season The 1987–88 Winnipeg Jets season was the sixteenth season of the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets placed third in the Smythe to qualify for the playoffs. The Jets lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
14–8–2 |
| 25 | L | November 28, 1987 | 2–3 OT | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals; MIN = Minutes... ) |
14–9–2 |
| 26 | L | November 30, 1987 | 4–6 | @ 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 ... (1987–88 1987–88 Montreal Canadiens season The 1987–88 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 79th season. The club qualified for the playoffs, defeated the Hartford Whalers in the first round, but were eliminated in the Adams Division finals versus the Boston Bruins four games to one.-Offseason:... ) |
14–10–2 |
| 27 | W | December 2, 1987 | 5–3 | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Hartford Whalers season -Game log:-Transactions:* September 8, 1987 - Dave Semenko traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Bill Root.* October 5, 1987 - Hartford claims Doug Wickenheiser from the St. Louis Blues and Brent Peterson from the Vancouver Canucks of off waivers.... ) |
15–10–2 |
| 28 | W | December 3, 1987 | 4–3 | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 New York Rangers season The 1987–88 New York Rangers season was the 62nd season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers compiled a 36–34–10 record during the regular season, but their 82 points were not enough to give them a berth in the playoffs.-Offseason:... ) |
16–10–2 |
| 29 | W | December 5, 1987 | 7–3 | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning... ) |
17–10–2 |
| 30 | L | December 8, 1987 | 2–5 | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1987–88 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 21st season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers stumbled in 1987–88, finishing third in the Patrick Division... ) |
17–11–2 |
| 31 | W | December 10, 1987 | 4–3 | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Los Angeles Kings season The 1987–88 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings finish in fourth place in the Smythe Division with a record of 30 wins, 42 losses, and 8 ties for 68 points. They lost the Division Semi-finals in five games to the Calgary Flames.... ) |
18–11–2 |
| 32 | T | December 12, 1987 | 3–3 OT | 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:... (1987–88 1987–88 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
18–11–3 |
| 33 | W | December 17, 1987 | 3–2 OT | 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,... (1987–88 1987–88 Vancouver Canucks season -Regular season:The Canucks had a very disappointing season, they were not capable of winning 3 games in a row during the season. However after the season they were able to draft future captain Trevor Linden.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
19–11–3 |
| 34 | L | December 19, 1987 | 5–7 | St. Louis Blues (1987–88 1987–88 St. Louis Blues season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:* -External links:... ) |
19–12–3 |
| 35 | W | December 20, 1987 | 4–2 | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning... ) |
20–12–3 |
| 36 | W | December 22, 1987 | 9–0 | 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:... (1987–88 1987–88 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
21–12–3 |
| 37 | L | December 26, 1987 | 1–2 | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 New York Islanders season The 1987–88 New York Islanders season was the 16th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals;... ) |
21–13–3 |
| 38 | L | December 27, 1987 | 1–4 | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 New York Rangers season The 1987–88 New York Rangers season was the 62nd season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers compiled a 36–34–10 record during the regular season, but their 82 points were not enough to give them a berth in the playoffs.-Offseason:... ) |
21–14–3 |
| 39 | T | December 29, 1987 | 4–4 OT | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1987–88 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' twenty-first season in the National Hockey League . The Penguins did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
21–14–4 |
| 40 | W | December 31, 1987 | 2–0 | @ 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:... (1987–88 1987–88 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
22–14–4 |
| 41 | W | January 2, 1988 | 5–1 | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Quebec Nordiques season -Offseason:Quebec made a huge trade during the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, as the Nordiques traded away Dale Hunter and Clint Malarchuk to the Washington Capitals for Gaetan Duchesne, Alan Haworth, and the Capitals first round draft pick in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, in which the Nordiques selected Joe... ) |
23–14–4 |
| 42 | T | January 4, 1988 | 2–2 OT | 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 .... (1987–88 1987–88 Edmonton Oilers season The 1987–88 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 9th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a Stanley Cup championship against the Philadelphia Flyers the previous season, which was their 3rd Stanley Cup in the past 4 seasons... ) |
23–14–5 |
| 43 | W | January 7, 1988 | 3–2 | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1987–88 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' twenty-first season in the National Hockey League . The Penguins did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
24–14–5 |
| 44 | W | January 9, 1988 | 2–1 OT | @ St. Louis Blues (1987–88 1987–88 St. Louis Blues season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:* -External links:... ) |
25–14–5 |
| 45 | L | January 11, 1988 | 3–4 | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Hartford Whalers season -Game log:-Transactions:* September 8, 1987 - Dave Semenko traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Bill Root.* October 5, 1987 - Hartford claims Doug Wickenheiser from the St. Louis Blues and Brent Peterson from the Vancouver Canucks of off waivers.... ) |
25–15–5 |
| 46 | L | January 13, 1988 | 4–5 | @ 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 ... (1987–88 1987–88 Montreal Canadiens season The 1987–88 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 79th season. The club qualified for the playoffs, defeated the Hartford Whalers in the first round, but were eliminated in the Adams Division finals versus the Boston Bruins four games to one.-Offseason:... ) |
25–16–5 |
| 47 | W | January 14, 1988 | 3–2 | 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 ... (1987–88 1987–88 Montreal Canadiens season The 1987–88 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 79th season. The club qualified for the playoffs, defeated the Hartford Whalers in the first round, but were eliminated in the Adams Division finals versus the Boston Bruins four games to one.-Offseason:... ) |
26–16–5 |
| 48 | W | January 16, 1988 | 5–1 | 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:... (1987–88 1987–88 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
27–16–5 |
| 49 | L | January 20, 1988 | 3–5 | @ 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:... (1987–88 1987–88 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
27–17–5 |
| 50 | W | January 21, 1988 | 6–1 | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Minnesota North Stars season The 1987–88 Minnesota North Stars season saw the North Stars finish in fifth place in the Norris Division with a record of 19 wins, 48 losses, and 13 ties for 51 points. They failed to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second consecutive season.... ) |
28–17–5 |
| 51 | L | January 23, 1988 | 4–6 | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1987–88 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 21st season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers stumbled in 1987–88, finishing third in the Patrick Division... ) |
28–18–5 |
| 52 | W | January 28, 1988 | 3–0 | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Quebec Nordiques season -Offseason:Quebec made a huge trade during the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, as the Nordiques traded away Dale Hunter and Clint Malarchuk to the Washington Capitals for Gaetan Duchesne, Alan Haworth, and the Capitals first round draft pick in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, in which the Nordiques selected Joe... ) |
29–18–5 |
| 53 | L | January 30, 1988 | 2–4 | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 New York Rangers season The 1987–88 New York Rangers season was the 62nd season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers compiled a 36–34–10 record during the regular season, but their 82 points were not enough to give them a berth in the playoffs.-Offseason:... ) |
29–19–5 |
| 54 | W | February 1, 1988 | 5–3 | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning... ) |
30–19–5 |
| 55 | W | February 4, 1988 | 7–3 | 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 ... (1987–88 1987–88 Montreal Canadiens season The 1987–88 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 79th season. The club qualified for the playoffs, defeated the Hartford Whalers in the first round, but were eliminated in the Adams Division finals versus the Boston Bruins four games to one.-Offseason:... ) |
31–19–5 |
| 56 | W | February 6, 1988 | 3–2 | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Quebec Nordiques season -Offseason:Quebec made a huge trade during the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, as the Nordiques traded away Dale Hunter and Clint Malarchuk to the Washington Capitals for Gaetan Duchesne, Alan Haworth, and the Capitals first round draft pick in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, in which the Nordiques selected Joe... ) |
32–19–5 |
| 57 | W | February 7, 1988 | 6–3 | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 New Jersey Devils season The 1987–88 New Jersey Devils season was the team's sixth season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils finished fourth in the Patrick Division with a record of 38 wins, 36 losses, and 6 ties for 82 points, garnering the first winning record in the... ) |
33–19–5 |
| 58 | W | February 12, 1988 | 7–4 | @ 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 .... (1987–88 1987–88 Edmonton Oilers season The 1987–88 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 9th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a Stanley Cup championship against the Philadelphia Flyers the previous season, which was their 3rd Stanley Cup in the past 4 seasons... ) |
34–19–5 |
| 59 | L | February 13, 1988 | 5–6 | @ 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,... (1987–88 1987–88 Vancouver Canucks season -Regular season:The Canucks had a very disappointing season, they were not capable of winning 3 games in a row during the season. However after the season they were able to draft future captain Trevor Linden.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
34–20–5 |
| 60 | L | February 17, 1988 | 2–3 | @ 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 ... (1987–88 1987–88 Montreal Canadiens season The 1987–88 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 79th season. The club qualified for the playoffs, defeated the Hartford Whalers in the first round, but were eliminated in the Adams Division finals versus the Boston Bruins four games to one.-Offseason:... ) |
34–21–5 |
| 61 | W | February 21, 1988 | 4–1 | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 New Jersey Devils season The 1987–88 New Jersey Devils season was the team's sixth season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils finished fourth in the Patrick Division with a record of 38 wins, 36 losses, and 6 ties for 82 points, garnering the first winning record in the... ) |
35–21–5 |
| 62 | L | February 23, 1988 | 2–3 | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Hartford Whalers season -Game log:-Transactions:* September 8, 1987 - Dave Semenko traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Bill Root.* October 5, 1987 - Hartford claims Doug Wickenheiser from the St. Louis Blues and Brent Peterson from the Vancouver Canucks of off waivers.... ) |
35–22–5 |
| 63 | W | February 25, 1988 | 5–2 | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Hartford Whalers season -Game log:-Transactions:* September 8, 1987 - Dave Semenko traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Bill Root.* October 5, 1987 - Hartford claims Doug Wickenheiser from the St. Louis Blues and Brent Peterson from the Vancouver Canucks of off waivers.... ) |
36–22–5 |
| 64 | W | February 27, 1988 | 7–4 | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Minnesota North Stars season The 1987–88 Minnesota North Stars season saw the North Stars finish in fifth place in the Norris Division with a record of 19 wins, 48 losses, and 13 ties for 51 points. They failed to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second consecutive season.... ) |
37–22–5 |
| 65 | W | March 3, 1988 | 5–3 | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1987–88 Toronto Maple Leafs season saw the Maple Leafs finish in fourth place in the Norris Division with a record of 21 wins, 49 losses, and 10 ties for 52 points... ) |
38–22–5 |
| 66 | L | March 5, 1988 | 6–7 OT | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 New Jersey Devils season The 1987–88 New Jersey Devils season was the team's sixth season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils finished fourth in the Patrick Division with a record of 38 wins, 36 losses, and 6 ties for 82 points, garnering the first winning record in the... ) |
38–23–5 |
| 67 | L | March 6, 1988 | 0–3 | @ 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:... (1987–88 1987–88 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
38–24–5 |
| 68 | L | March 8, 1988 | 0–2 | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals; MIN = Minutes... ) |
38–25–5 |
| 69 | T | March 10, 1988 | 3–3 OT | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Los Angeles Kings season The 1987–88 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings finish in fourth place in the Smythe Division with a record of 30 wins, 42 losses, and 8 ties for 68 points. They lost the Division Semi-finals in five games to the Calgary Flames.... ) |
38–25–6 |
| 70 | W | March 12, 1988 | 4–3 | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Quebec Nordiques season -Offseason:Quebec made a huge trade during the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, as the Nordiques traded away Dale Hunter and Clint Malarchuk to the Washington Capitals for Gaetan Duchesne, Alan Haworth, and the Capitals first round draft pick in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, in which the Nordiques selected Joe... ) |
39–25–6 |
| 71 | L | March 13, 1988 | 0–3 | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Playoffs:Defenseman Garry Galley's two goal performance tied the regular season finale with Philadelphia, which meant that Washington won the standings tiebreaker and finished second in the Patrick Division... ) |
39–26–6 |
| 72 | L | March 17, 1988 | 5–7 | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Calgary Flames season The 1987–88 Calgary Flames season was the eighth National Hockey League season in Calgary and the 16th season in the NHL for the Flames franchise... ) |
39–27–6 |
| 73 | L | March 19, 1988 | 3–4 | 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:... (1987–88 1987–88 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
39–28–6 |
| 74 | W | March 20, 1988 | 6–2 | @ 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:... (1987–88 1987–88 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
40–28–6 |
| 75 | W | March 22, 1988 | 3–0 | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1987–88 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 21st season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers stumbled in 1987–88, finishing third in the Patrick Division... ) |
41–28–6 |
| 76 | W | March 24, 1988 | 4–3 OT | Winnipeg Jets (1987–88 1987–88 Winnipeg Jets season The 1987–88 Winnipeg Jets season was the sixteenth season of the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets placed third in the Smythe to qualify for the playoffs. The Jets lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
42–28–6 |
| 77 | W | March 26, 1988 | 6–2 | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Quebec Nordiques season -Offseason:Quebec made a huge trade during the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, as the Nordiques traded away Dale Hunter and Clint Malarchuk to the Washington Capitals for Gaetan Duchesne, Alan Haworth, and the Capitals first round draft pick in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, in which the Nordiques selected Joe... ) |
43–28–6 |
| 78 | L | March 31, 1988 | 1–3 | 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 ... (1987–88 1987–88 Montreal Canadiens season The 1987–88 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 79th season. The club qualified for the playoffs, defeated the Hartford Whalers in the first round, but were eliminated in the Adams Division finals versus the Boston Bruins four games to one.-Offseason:... ) |
43–29–6 |
| 79 | L | April 2, 1988 | 2–4 | @ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Hartford Whalers season -Game log:-Transactions:* September 8, 1987 - Dave Semenko traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Bill Root.* October 5, 1987 - Hartford claims Doug Wickenheiser from the St. Louis Blues and Brent Peterson from the Vancouver Canucks of off waivers.... ) |
43–30–6 |
| 80 | W | April 3, 1988 | 3–2 | 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... (1987–88 1987–88 New York Islanders season The 1987–88 New York Islanders season was the 16th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals;... ) |
44–30–6 |
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 78 | 17 | 64 | 81 | 72 | 34 | 7 | 1 | 5 | |
| C | 77 | 29 | 45 | 74 | 167 | 36 | 7 | 0 | 5 | |
| C | 79 | 26 | 44 | 70 | 35 | |||||
| 9 | 3 | 5 | ||||||||
| RW | 69 | 42 | 27 | 69 | 175 | 30 | 11 | 0 | 3 | |
| LW | 62 | 32 | 26 | 58 | 108 | 24 | 8 | 0 | 4 | |
| LW | 79 | 27 | 28 | 55 | 105 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | |
| C/RW | 80 | 22 | 23 | 45 | 73 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 7 | |
| RW | 68 | 17 | 26 | 43 | 173 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 3 | |
| D | 79 | 7 | 30 | 37 | 69 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| D | 66 | 6 | 31 | 37 | 135 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| D | 62 | 10 | 24 | 34 | 93 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | |
| RW | 59 | 13 | 19 | 32 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| D | 67 | 6 | 25 | 31 | 57 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| RW | 53 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 236 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| LW | 78 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 304 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| C | 77 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 83 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| C | 15 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| LW | 25 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 85 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 15 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 7 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 78 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 90 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 65 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 170 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 30 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| C | 9 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 30 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 70 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2828 | 49 | 24 | 17 | 6 | 138 | 2.93 | 3 | 1244 | 1106 | .889 | |
| 1660 | 30 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 90 | 3.25 | 1 | 751 | 661 | .880 | |
| 360 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 2.83 | 1 | 181 | 164 | .906 | |
| Team: | 4848 | 80 | 44 | 30 | 6 | 245 | 3.03 | 5 | 2176 | 1931 | .887 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 23 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 56 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| D | 23 | 3 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| RW | 23 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 51 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| C | 23 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 11 | |||||
| 4 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| LW | 23 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 18 | |||||
| 3 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| C/RW | 23 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 66 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| D | 23 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| C | 23 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| D | 23 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 59 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| RW | 23 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 44 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 23 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 19 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | |
| LW | 13 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 15 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 21 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 17 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 74 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| RW | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 62 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1027 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 45 | 2.63 | 1 | 430 | 385 | .895 | |
| 354 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 4.24 | 0 | 166 | 141 | .849 | |
| Team: | 1381 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 70 | 3.04 | 1 | 596 | 526 | .883 |
Adams Division semi-finals
Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston BruinsThe Boston Bruins were led by team co-captain
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...
s Ray Bourque
Ray Bourque
Raymond Jean "Ray" Bourque is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player. He currently holds records for most goals, assists and points by a defenceman in the National Hockey League . Bourque has become near-synonymous with the Boston Bruins franchise, for which he played 21 seasons and...
, Rick Middleton
Rick Middleton
Richard David "Nifty" Middleton is a former professional ice hockey player for the New York Rangers and Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
and the goaltending duo of Reggie Lemelin
Rejean Lemelin
Réjean M. "Reggie" Lemelin is a former National Hockey League goaltender. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the seventh round, 125th overall, in the 1974 NHL Amateur Draft...
and the newly acquired 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...
. The Buffalo Sabres returned to the playoffs thanks to added depth provided by rookie Ray Sheppard
Ray Sheppard
Raymond Sheppard is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played in the NHL from 1987 to 2000.Sheppard was selected 60th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft. He played 817 career NHL games, scoring 357 goals and 300 assists for 657 points...
.
| Date | Away | Score | Home | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 6 | Buffalo | 3 | Boston | 7 |
| April 7 | Buffalo | 1 | Boston | 4 |
| April 9 | Boston | 2 | Buffalo | 6 |
| April 10 | Boston | 5 | Buffalo | 6 |
| April 12 | Buffalo | 4 | Boston | 5 |
| April 14 | Boston | 5 | Buffalo | 2 |
Boston wins best-of-seven series 4–2.
Adams Division Finals
Boston Bruins vs. Montreal CanadiensThe Wales Conference's two best teams, and the NHL's two best defensive teams, met in this series with equal rest time. The Habs had beaten Boston in the Adams Division Semi-finals four years in a row, sweeping the Bruins in three of the past four seasons, and beating them 3–2 in a best-of-five the other year. This time, the Bruins' defence would wear down Montreal, as Ken Linseman
Ken Linseman
Kenneth "The Rat" Linseman is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs...
, Ray Bourque
Ray Bourque
Raymond Jean "Ray" Bourque is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player. He currently holds records for most goals, assists and points by a defenceman in the National Hockey League . Bourque has become near-synonymous with the Boston Bruins franchise, for which he played 21 seasons and...
and Cam Neely
Cam Neely
Cameron Michael Neely is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played right wing for the Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League from 1983 to 1996. He currently serves as the president of the Boston Bruins.-Playing career:Cam Neely was born in Comox,...
provided the offence to finally conquer the Canadiens. It was the first Bruins' playoff series win over the Habs in 44 seasons.
| Date | Away | Score | Home | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 18 | Boston | 1 | Montreal | 5 |
| April 20 | Boston | 4 | Montreal | 3 |
| April 22 | Montreal | 1 | Boston | 3 |
| April 24 | Montreal | 0 | Boston | 2 |
| April 26 | Boston | 4 | Montreal | 1 |
Boston wins best-of-seven series 4–1.
Prince of Wales Conference Finals
New Jersey Devils vs. Boston BruinsThe Devils would take Boston to the limit, but their offence couldn't compete with the Bruins, who would make their first appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals since consecutive appearances in 1976–77 and 1977–78.
This series would also have the infamous confrontation between Devils coach Jim Schoenfeld
Jim Schoenfeld
James Grant Schoenfeld is a retired professional ice hockey player. He is currently the assistant general manager with the New York Rangers, as well as an interim assistant coach...
and referee Don Koharski
Don Koharski
Don Koharski is a retired professional ice hockey referee in the National Hockey League. He currently resides in Tampa, Florida, with his wife, together with whom he has two sons...
after Game 3, when, during an argument in the tunnel after the game, Koharski tripped and fell, accusing Schoenfield of pushing him. Schoenfield famously responded, "You tripped and fell you fat pig!" Then, he yelled "Have another doughnut! Have another doughnut!" The incident was played repeatedly on ESPN
ESPN
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and has become part of NHL lore.
Schonefeld was suspended by NHL president John Ziegler for Game 4, but the Devils received an injunction from a New Jersey court, allowing Schoenfeld to coach the fourth game. In protest, the officials scheduled to work that game in the Meadlowands refused to take the ice, forcing the NHL to scramble for amateur officials to call the contest. The injunction was lifted and Schoenfeld served his suspension during game five in the Boston Garden.
| Date | Away | Score | Home | Score | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2 | New Jersey | 3 | Boston | 5 | |
| May 4 | New Jersey | 3 | Boston | 2 | (OT) |
| May 6 | Boston | 6 | New Jersey | 1 | |
| May 8 | Boston | 1 | New Jersey | 3 | |
| May 10 | New Jersey | 1 | Boston | 7 | |
| May 12 | Boston | 3 | New Jersey | 6 | |
| May 14 | New Jersey | 2 | Boston | 6 |
Boston wins best-of-seven series 4–3.
Stanley Cup Finals
Boston Bruins vs. Edmonton Oilers| Date | Away | Score | Home | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18 | Boston Bruins | 1 | Edmonton Oilers | 2 | |
| May 20 | Boston Bruins | 2 | Edmonton Oilers | 4 | |
| May 22 | Edmonton Oilers | 6 | Boston Bruins | 3 | |
| May 24 | Edmonton Oilers | 3 | Boston Bruins | 3 | Game suspended at 16:33 of 2nd due to power failure. |
| May 26 | Boston Bruins | 3 | Edmonton Oilers | 6 |
Edmonton wins best-of-seven series 4–0.
Roster
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Awards and records
- James Norris Memorial TrophyJames Norris Memorial TrophyThe James Norris Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League's top "defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position". The James Norris Memorial Trophy has been awarded 55 times to 23 different players since its beginnings in...
: || Ray BourqueRay BourqueRaymond Jean "Ray" Bourque is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player. He currently holds records for most goals, assists and points by a defenceman in the National Hockey League . Bourque has become near-synonymous with the Boston Bruins franchise, for which he played 21 seasons and... - Ray Bourque, NHL First Team All-Star
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