1987–88 Quebec Nordiques season - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

Offseason

Quebec made a huge trade during the 1987 NHL Entry Draft

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...

, as the Nordiques traded away Dale Hunter

Dale Hunter

Dale Robert Hunter is a former professional ice hockey player and current head coach of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League.-NHL career:...

and Clint Malarchuk

Clint Malarchuk

Clint Malarchuk , is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League between 1981 and 1992, and is currently an assistant coach with the Calgary Flames...

to the 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...

for Gaetan Duchesne

Gaetan Duchesne

Gaétan Duchesne was a professional Canadian ice hockey player. Born in Quebec City, Quebec, Duchesne was drafted in 1981 by the Washington Capitals. He played six seasons with the Capitals before he was dealt to the Quebec Nordiques in the trade that sent Dale Hunter to the Capitals...

, Alan Haworth

Alan Haworth

Alan Joseph Gordon Haworth is a retired Canadian ice hockey player.Selected in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres, Haworth was traded to the Washington Capitals in 1982. After five seasons in Washington, he was dealt to the Quebec Nordiques in 1987 in the trade that brought Dale...

, and the Capitals first round draft pick in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, in which the Nordiques selected Joe Sakic

Joe Sakic

Joseph Steven "Joe" Sakic is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player and current hockey executive. He played his entire National Hockey League career with the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche franchise. In his 20-year tenure, Sakic won the Stanley Cup twice, captured numerous NHL...

. Haworth had an injury plagued season in 1986-87

1986-87 NHL season

-NHL awards:-All-Star teams:Source: NHL-Scoring Leaders:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points, PIM = Penalties in minutes, PPG = Powerplay Goals, SHG = Shorthanded Goals, GWG = Game Winning Goals-Leading goaltenders:...

, appearing in only 50 games, however, he scored 25 goals and 41 points. In 1985-86

1985-86 NHL season

-Final:Montreal Canadiens vs. Calgary FlamesMontreal wins best-of-seven series 4–1-NHL awards:-All-Star teams:-Scoring leaders:- Leading goaltenders :-Debuts:...

, Haworth had a career high 34 goals and 73 points for the Capitals. Duchesne had a career high 52 points with Washington in 1986-87

1986-87 NHL season

, as he scored 17 goals and had 35 assists. Joe Sakic

Joe Sakic

was the Nordiques second selection in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft

1987 NHL Entry Draft

, as he scored 60 goals and 133 points in 72 games with the Swift Current Broncos

Swift Current Broncos

The Swift Current Broncos are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. Founded during 1967 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, the Broncos played seven seasons before relocating to Lethbridge from 1974 to 1986 as the Lethbridge Broncos...

of the WHL

Western Hockey League

The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada...

, as Quebec selected Bryan Fogarty

Bryan Fogarty

Bryan Fogarty was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played for the Quebec Nordiques, Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens.-Personal life:...

with their first pick. Fogarty had 70 points in 56 games with the Kingston Canadians

Kingston Canadians

The Kingston Canadians were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League from 1973 to 1988. The team played home games at the Kingston Memorial Centre in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.-History:...

of the OHL

Ontario Hockey League

The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada....

.

Head coach Michel Bergeron

Michel Bergeron (hockey coach)

Michel Bergeron is a former National Hockey League head coach.Bergeron coached the Quebec Nordiques from 1980 to 1987 before being traded to the New York Rangers for a first round draft pick and $75 000, a first in the NHL history...

left the Nordiques to take the head coaching job with the 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...

. As compensation, the Nordiques received the New York Rangers

New York Rangers

first round pick in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft

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...

. Quebec hired former Nordiques player Andre Savard

Andre Savard

André Savard is a retired former professional ice hockey center. He and his wife, Marie-France, have two sons, Patrick and Dany.-Playing career:...

to replace Bergeron. Savard ended his twelve year playing career by playing his last two seasons with Quebec from 1983-1985. He previously was the head coach of the Fredericton Express

Fredericton Express

The Fredericton Express were a professional ice hockey team based in Fredericton, New Brunswick. They played in the American Hockey League between 1981 and 1988. The Express were affiliated with the Quebec Nordiques and Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League...

of the AHL

American Hockey League

The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...

.

Late in the pre-season, the Nordiques made a trade with the New York Rangers

New York Rangers

, when Quebec sent David Shaw and John Ogrodnick

John Ogrodnick

John Alexander Ogrodnick is a retired professional ice hockey left winger who played fourteen seasons in the National Hockey League from 1979–80 through 1992–93, with the Detroit Red Wings, Quebec Nordiques, and New York Rangers....

to the Rangers for Terry Carkner

Terry Carkner

Terry Kenneth Carkner is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers, Quebec Nordiques, Philadelphia Flyers, Detroit Red Wings and Florida Panthers...

and Jeff Jackson. Carkner had a solid rookie season with New York in 1986-87

1986-87 NHL season

, scoring two goals and 15 points in 52 games with the Rangers, while Jackson split the season between the 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...

and the Rangers, scoring 13 goals and 21 points in 64 games between the two teams.

Regular season

Quebec began the season with a three game winning streak, and continued their early season success, as they had a 9-5-1 record through their first 15 games. The Nordiques then lost eight of their next nine games, to fall to 10-13-1, in which the slump cost head coach Andre Savard

Andre Savard

André Savard is a retired former professional ice hockey center. He and his wife, Marie-France, have two sons, Patrick and Dany.-Playing career:...

his job. He was replaced by assistant coach Ron Lapointe

Ron Lapointe

Ron Lapointe was a Canadian ice hockey coach. He was named interim head coach of the Quebec Nordiques half way through the 1987–88 NHL season. After an 11–20–2 start in the 1988–89 season, Lapointe was fired. His total NHL coaching record was 33–50–6. He was born in Verdun, Quebec...

on an interim basis for the remainder of the season. Under Lapointe, the Nordiques would go 6-3-1 in his first ten games to reach the .500 level with a 16-16-2 record, and found themselves in a fight with the 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:...

and 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...

for the final two playoff spots in the Adams Division

Adams Division

The NHL's Adams Division was formed in 1974 as part of the Prince of Wales Conference. The division existed for 19 seasons until 1993. It was named in honor of Charles Francis Adams, the founder of the Boston Bruins...

. Quebec would remain in the hunt, as after 72 games, the team had a 32-36-4 record, good for 68 points, and a three point lead on the Whalers for the final playoff spot. Quebec then went winless in their last eight games, going 0-7-1, as the Nordiques sank to last place in the Adams Division, missing the playoffs for the first time since their inaugural season in 1979-80

1979-80 NHL season

The 1979–80 NHL season was the 63rd season of the National Hockey League. This season saw the addition of four teams from the disbanded World Hockey Association as expansion franchises. The Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, New England Whalers , and Quebec Nordiques joined the NHL, bringing the total...

. Their record was 32-43-5, earning 69 points, which was their worst record since 1979-80

1979-80 NHL season

, when the Nordiques were 25-44-11, getting 61 points.

On offense, the club was led by Peter Stastny

Peter Stastny

Peter Šťastný , also known colloquially as "Peter the Great" and "Stosh", is a retired Slovak professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League from 1980 to 1995. During his time with the Quebec Nordiques, Stastny became a Canadian citizen. Since 2004, he has also served as a...

, who recorded 111 points, which was good for a tie for fifth place 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...

. Stastny scored 46 goals, his highest total since 1983-84, while adding 65 assists. Michel Goulet

Michel Goulet

This page is about the ice hockey player. For the sculptor, please see Michel Goulet .Michel Goulet is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Birmingham Bulls in the World Hockey Association and the Quebec Nordiques and Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League...

once again led the club in goals, as he scored 48 times, while he added 58 assists for 106 points. Anton Stastny

Anton Stastny

Anton Šťastný is a former Slovak professional ice hockey left winger who played nine seasons with the Quebec Nordiques of the National Hockey League from 1980 until 1989. He was the first player born and trained in Slovakia to be drafted by an NHL team...

was solid once again, getting 27 goals and 72 points, while newcomers Gaetan Duchesne

Gaetan Duchesne

and Alan Howarth each cracked the 20 goal plateau, scoring 24 and 23 goals respectively.

Jeff Brown led the Nordiques from the blueline, scoring 16 goals and 52 points, while Terry Carkner

Terry Carkner

chipped in with 27 points in his first season in Quebec.

In goal, Mario Gosselin appeared in 54 games, winning a team high 20 games, while posting a 3.78 GAA, and recording two shutouts for the team. Rookie Mario Brunetta

Mario Brunetta

Mario Brunetta is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:Brunetta was drafted 162nd overall by the Quebec Nordiques during the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. Following three years in the QMJHL he was promoted to the Fredericton Express of the AHL...

was the backup, winning 10 games with a 3.72 GAA in 29 games. Another rookie, Ron Tugnutt

Ron Tugnutt

Ronald Frederick Bradley Tugnutt is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He played in the NHL with several teams from 1987–2004 and is currently an assistant coach with the OHL's Peterborough Petes.-Early years:Tugnutt was born in Scarborough, Ontario and played three seasons...

, appeared in six games, earning two wins with a 3.38 GAA.

Game log

No.	R	Date	Score	Opponent	Record
1	W	October 8, 1987	5–1	@ 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.... )	1–0–0
2	W	October 10, 1987	6–5 OT	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... (1987–88 1987–88 Boston Bruins season The 1987–88 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 64th season. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-Regular season:... )	2–0–0
3	W	October 12, 1987	5–2	@ 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:... )	3–0–0
4	T	October 16, 1987	2–2 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:... )	3–0–1
5	L	October 17, 1987	3–6	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:... (1987–88 1987–88 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... )	3–1–1
6	L	October 22, 1987	3–5	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.... )	3–2–1
7	L	October 24, 1987	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... )	3–3–1
8	W	October 27, 1987	5–0	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... )	4–3–1
9	W	October 29, 1987	4–2	@ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Boston Bruins season The 1987–88 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 64th season. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-Regular season:... )	5–3–1
10	L	October 31, 1987	4–5 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... )	5–4–1
11	L	November 1, 1987	1–5	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.... )	5–5–1
12	W	November 3, 1987	4–3	St. Louis Blues (1987–88 1987–88 St. Louis Blues season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:* -External links:... )	6–5–1
13	W	November 6, 1987	4–1	@ 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... )	7–5–1
14	W	November 7, 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.... )	8–5–1
15	W	November 9, 1987	6–4	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... (1987–88 1987–88 Boston Bruins season The 1987–88 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 64th season. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-Regular season:... )	9–5–1
16	L	November 13, 1987	4–6	@ 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:... )	9–6–1
17	L	November 14, 1987	7–8	@ 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... (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.... )	9–7–1
18	L	November 18, 1987	1–4	@ 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... )	9–8–1
19	L	November 19, 1987	1–9	@ 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... )	9–9–1
20	W	November 23, 1987	4–3 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:... )	10–9–1
21	L	November 25, 1987	4–6	@ 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... )	10–10–1
22	L	November 28, 1987	3–6	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... )	10–11–1
23	L	December 1, 1987	1–3	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:... )	10–12–1
24	L	December 3, 1987	3–6	@ 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:... (1987–88 1987–88 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... )	10–13–1
25	W	December 5, 1987	3–2	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... )	11–13–1
26	L	December 8, 1987	4–5	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.... )	11–14–1
27	T	December 11, 1987	3–3 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... )	11–14–2
28	W	December 12, 1987	5–0	@ 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.... )	12–14–2
29	L	December 16, 1987	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:... )	12–15–2
30	W	December 20, 1987	4–2	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... )	13–15–2
31	L	December 22, 1987	1–2	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... )	13–16–2
32	W	December 26, 1987	4–2	@ 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.... )	14–16–2
33	W	December 27, 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.... )	15–16–2
34	W	December 29, 1987	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:... )	16–16–2
35	L	December 31, 1987	1–6	@ 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... (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:... )	16–17–2
36	L	January 2, 1988	1–5	@ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Boston Bruins season The 1987–88 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 64th season. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-Regular season:... )	16–18–2
37	L	January 3, 1988	1–2	@ 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:... )	16–19–2
38	W	January 6, 1988	6–1	@ 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... )	17–19–2
39	L	January 9, 1988	2–3	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:... )	17–20–2
40	W	January 13, 1988	5–3	@ 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... )	18–20–2
41	L	January 14, 1988	5–8	@ 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;... )	18–21–2
42	W	January 16, 1988	4–1	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... )	19–21–2
43	T	January 19, 1988	4–4 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... )	19–21–3
44	W	January 21, 1988	5–4	@ 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... (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... )	20–21–3
45	L	January 23, 1988	3–5	St. Louis Blues (1987–88 1987–88 St. Louis Blues season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:* -External links:... )	20–22–3
46	L	January 24, 1988	3–5	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:... )	20–23–3
47	W	January 26, 1988	5–3	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.... )	21–23–3
48	L	January 28, 1988	0–3	@ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Boston Bruins season The 1987–88 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 64th season. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-Regular season:... )	21–24–3
49	L	January 30, 1988	2–5	@ St. Louis Blues (1987–88 1987–88 St. Louis Blues season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:* -External links:... )	21–25–3
50	L	February 2, 1988	3–6	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:... (1987–88 1987–88 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... )	21–26–3
51	W	February 4, 1988	3–2	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:... )	22–26–3
52	L	February 6, 1988	2–3	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... (1987–88 1987–88 Boston Bruins season The 1987–88 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 64th season. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-Regular season:... )	22–27–3
53	T	February 7, 1988	5–5 OT	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... )	22–27–4
54	L	February 11, 1988	3–5	@ 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.... )	22–28–4
55	W	February 13, 1988	7–3	@ 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.... )	23–28–4
56	L	February 14, 1988	2–3	@ 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... )	23–29–4
57	L	February 16, 1988	3–7	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... )	23–30–4
58	L	February 20, 1988	3–5	@ 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:... )	23–31–4
59	W	February 21, 1988	6–5	@ 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:... )	24–31–4
60	L	February 23, 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:... )	24–32–4
61	W	February 26, 1988	3–2	@ 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... )	25–32–4
62	W	February 27, 1988	5–4	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... )	26–32–4
63	L	February 29, 1988	1–2	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:... )	26–33–4
64	W	March 2, 1988	4–3	@ 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... )	27–33–4
65	L	March 4, 1988	2–6	@ 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... )	27–34–4
66	L	March 6, 1988	0–2	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;... )	27–35–4
67	W	March 8, 1988	6–4	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.... )	28–35–4
68	W	March 10, 1988	4–3	@ 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... (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;... )	29–35–4
69	L	March 12, 1988	3–4	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... (1987–88 1987–88 Boston Bruins season The 1987–88 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 64th season. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-Regular season:... )	29–36–4
70	W	March 13, 1988	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.... )	30–36–4
71	W	March 15, 1988	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... )	31–36–4
72	W	March 17, 1988	4–3	@ 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... )	32–36–4
73	L	March 19, 1988	4–5 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... )	32–37–4
74	L	March 23, 1988	1–4	@ 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 ... (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:... )	32–38–4
75	L	March 26, 1988	2–6	@ 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... (1987–88 1987–88 Boston Bruins season The 1987–88 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 64th season. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-Regular season:... )	32–39–4
76	L	March 27, 1988	3–6	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... )	32–40–4
77	L	March 29, 1988	1–3	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:... )	32–41–4
78	T	March 31, 1988	4–4 OT	@ 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... )	32–41–5
79	L	April 2, 1988	4–7	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... )	32–42–5
80	L	April 3, 1988	0–3	@ 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:... )	32–43–5

Player stats

Regular season

Scoring

EWLINE

Player	Pos	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	+/-	PPG	SHG	GWG
	C	76	46	65	111	69	2	20	0	2
	LW	80	48	58	106	56
29	1	4
	LW	69	27	45	72	14
15	0	4
	C	72	23	34	57	112
6	0	2
	D	78	16	36	52	64
9	0	4
	LW	80	24	23	47	83	8	4	1	2
	RW	61	13	28	41	98	0	0	0	2
	C	40	10	19	29	4
5	0	1
	LW	68	9	18	27	103	5	0	2	3
	D	63	3	24	27	159
2	0	1
	D	60	3	23	26	47
0	0	0
	D	66	3	22	25	169
0	0	2
	LW	76	4	18	22	26	3	0	0	0
	C/LW	76	10	10	20	74
1	2	2
	C	80	7	10	17	164
1	0	0
	D	65	3	13	16	103
0	1	1
	C	27	4	10	14	12
3	0	1
	D	46	3	10	13	49
0	1	0
	D	75	3	7	10	198
1	0	0
	D	63	4	3	7	301
1	0	0
	LW	17	3	2	5	2
0	0	1
	RW	15	2	2	4	5
1	0	0
	D	4	2	1	3	2
1	0	0
	RW	14	1	1	2	28
0	0	0
	RW	8	0	1	1	24
0	0	0
	G	6	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
	G	29	0	0	0	16	0	0	0	0
	D	9	0	0	0	2
0	0	0
	G	54	0	0	0	8	0	0	0	0
	D	30	0	0	0	34
0	0	0
	LW	10	0	0	0	0
0	0	0
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	RW	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	RW	4	0	0	0	0
0	0	0
	D	6	0	0	0	0
0	0	0

Goaltending

EWLINE

Player	MIN	GP	W	L	T	GA	GAA	SO	SA	SV	SV%
	3002	54	20	28	4	189	3.78	2	1422	1233	.867
	1550	29	10	12	1	96	3.72	0	778	682	.877
	284	6	2	3	0	16	3.38	0	123	107	.870
Team:	4836	80	32	43	5	301	3.73	2	2323	2022	.870

Transactions

The Nordiques were involved in the following transactions during the 1987-88

1987-88 NHL season

-NHL awards:-All-Star teams:-Scoring Leaders:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points, PIM = Penalties in minutes, PPG = Powerplay Goals, SHG = Shorthanded Goals, GWG = Game Winning Goals-Leading goaltenders:...

season.

Trades

September 30, 1987	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... John Ogrodnick John Ogrodnick John Alexander Ogrodnick is a retired professional ice hockey left winger who played fourteen seasons in the National Hockey League from 1979–80 through 1992–93, with the Detroit Red Wings, Quebec Nordiques, and New York Rangers.... David Shaw	To 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... Terry Carkner Terry Carkner Terry Kenneth Carkner is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers, Quebec Nordiques, Philadelphia Flyers, Detroit Red Wings and Florida Panthers... Jeff Jackson
December 17, 1987	To Winnipeg Jets 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....	To 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... Bobby Dollas Bobby Dollas Bobby Dollas is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Dollas played defence for the Winnipeg Jets, Quebec Nordiques, Detroit Red Wings, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames, Ottawa Senators and San Jose Sharks.-Playing career:Dollas played...
May 18, 1988	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... Head Coach Michel Bergeron Michel Bergeron (hockey coach) Michel Bergeron is a former National Hockey League head coach.Bergeron coached the Quebec Nordiques from 1980 to 1987 before being traded to the New York Rangers for a first round draft pick and $75 000, a first in the NHL history...	To 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... 1st 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... - Daniel Dore Daniel Doré Daniel Doré is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger. He was drafted in the first round, fifth overall, by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft...

Waivers

October 5, 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... Richard Zemlak Richard Zemlak Richard Andrew Zemlak is a retired Canadian Professional Hockey Forward who played 5 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Quebec Nordiques, Minnesota North Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins and Calgary Flames...
October 5, 1987	To 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... Risto Siltanen Risto Siltanen Risto Siltanen is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman. He played 8 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers, and Quebec Nordiques.- Career statistics :...
October 5, 1987	From 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... 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....

Free agents

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Player	New Team
Jimmy Mann	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...
Basil McRae Basil McRae Basil McRae played his major junior hockey with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey Association .In the 1980 NHL entry draft, the Quebec Nordiques drafted McRae in the 3rd round, 87th overall...	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...

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... Coach: Andre Savard Andre Savard André Savard is a retired former professional ice hockey center. He and his wife, Marie-France, have two sons, Patrick and Dany.-Playing career:... (10-13-1) Coach: Ron Lapointe Ron Lapointe Ron Lapointe was a Canadian ice hockey coach. He was named interim head coach of the Quebec Nordiques half way through the 1987–88 NHL season. After an 11–20–2 start in the 1988–89 season, Lapointe was fired. His total NHL coaching record was 33–50–6. He was born in Verdun, Quebec... (22-30-4)

Draft picks

Quebec's draft picks from the 1987 NHL Entry Draft

1987 NHL Entry Draft

which was held at Joe Louis Arena

Joe Louis Arena

Joe Louis Arena, nicknamed The Joe and JLA is a hockey arena located at 600 Civic Center Drive in Detroit, Michigan. It is the home of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. Completed in 1979 at a cost of $57 million, Joe Louis Arena is named after boxer and former heavyweight...

in Detroit, Michigan

Michigan

Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....

Round	#	Player	College/junior/club team (league)
1	9	Bryan Fogarty Bryan Fogarty Bryan Fogarty was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played for the Quebec Nordiques, Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens.-Personal life:...	Kingston Canadians Kingston Canadians The Kingston Canadians were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League from 1973 to 1988. The team played home games at the Kingston Memorial Centre in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.-History:... (OHL)
1	15	Joe Sakic Joe Sakic Joseph Steven "Joe" Sakic is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player and current hockey executive. He played his entire National Hockey League career with the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche franchise. In his 20-year tenure, Sakic won the Stanley Cup twice, captured numerous NHL...	Swift Current Broncos Swift Current Broncos The Swift Current Broncos are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. Founded during 1967 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, the Broncos played seven seasons before relocating to Lethbridge from 1974 to 1986 as the Lethbridge Broncos... (WHL)
3	51	Jim Sprott	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)
4	72	Kip Miller Kip Miller Kip Charles Miller is a retired American ice hockey forward. He last played for the American Hockey League Grand Rapids Griffins in 2006–07. He was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques as their 4th-round pick in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, 72nd overall.Miller played college hockey for the Michigan State...	Michigan State Spartans Michigan State Spartans The Michigan State Spartans are the athletic team that represent Michigan State University. The school's athletic program includes 25 varsity sports teams. Their mascot is a Spartan warrior named Sparty, and the school colors are green and white... (NCAA)
5	93	Rob Mendel	Wisconsin Badgers Wisconsin Badgers The Wisconsin Badgers are the collegiate athletic teams from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This NCAA Division I athletic program has teams in football, basketball, ice hockey, volleyball, soccer, cross country, tennis, swimming, wrestling, track and field, rowing, golf, and softball... (NCAA)
6	114	Garth Snow Garth Snow Garth E. Snow is an American retired professional ice hockey goaltender and is currently the general manager for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...	Mount St. Charles Academy (USHS)
7	135	Tim Hanus	Minnetonka High School Minnetonka High School Minnetonka High School is a public comprehensive high school that is located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, a western suburb of Minneapolis-St. Paul. With almost 3,000 students, it is the 3rd largest high school in Minnesota behind neighboring Wayzata and Eden Prarie high schools... (USHS)
8	156	Jake Enebak	Northfield High School Northfield, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 17,147 people, 4,909 households, and 3,210 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,452.2 people per square mile . There were 5,119 housing units at an average density of 732.1 per square mile... (USHS)
9	177	Jaroslav Sevcik Jaroslav Ševčík Jaroslav Ševčík is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 13 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Quebec Nordiques.- External links :...	ZKL Brno (Czech.)
9	183	Ladislav Tresl	ZKL Brno (Czech.)
10	198	Darren Nauss	North Battleford North Stars (SJHL)
11	219	Mike Williams	Ferris State Bulldogs (NCAA)

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