1987-88 Boston Bruins Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 44-30-6 - 94 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's Adams Division
Postseason: 12-10-1
Lost Stanley Cup finals
Division Semi-Finals - Defeated Buffalo Sabres 4-2
Division Finals - Defeated Montreal Canadiens 4-1
Conference Finals - Defeated New Jersey Devils 4-3
Stanley Cup Finals - Lost to Edmonton Oilers 4-0-1
Coach: Terry O'Reilly (44-30-6)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
1987-88 Boston Bruins StatisticsTeam Record: 44-30-6 - 94 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's Adams Division
Postseason: 12-10-1
Lost Stanley Cup finals
Division Semi-Finals - Defeated Buffalo Sabres 4-2
Division Finals - Defeated Montreal Canadiens 4-1
Conference Finals - Defeated New Jersey Devils 4-3
Stanley Cup Finals - Lost to Edmonton Oilers 4-0-1
Coach: Terry O'Reilly (44-30-6)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
1987-88 Boston Bruins Results
The Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League ended the 1987-88 season with a record of 44 wins and 30 losses and 6 ties for 94 points, finishing second in the NHL's Adams Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 12-10-1.
The Bruins scored 300 goals and allowed 251. Cam Neely netted 42 goals for Boston, while Geoff Courtnall tallied 30 or more also. Raymond Bourque accounted for 64 assists. Reggie Lemelin earned 24 wins in front of the net for the squad, plus Doug Keans added 15 or more wins, too. Reggie Lemelin registered a 2.93 goals against average, leading goalies with significant playing time.
Terry O'Reilly coached the team. The 1987-88 Boston Bruins lost in the Stanley Cup finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Beraldo | C | October 5, 1967 | 5'11" | 175 | R | Stoney Creek, AB Canada |
| John Blum | D | October 8, 1959 | 6'3" | 205 | R | Detroit, MI USA |
| Raymond Bourque | D | December 28, 1960 | 5'11" | 219 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Randy Burridge | L | January 7, 1966 | 5'9" | 188 | L | Fort Erie, ON Canada |
| Lyndon Byers | R | February 29, 1964 | 6'1" | 200 | R | Nipawin, SK Canada |
| Wade Campbell | D | January 2, 1961 | 6'4" | 220 | L | Peace River, AB Canada |
| John Carter | L | May 3, 1963 | 5'10" | 181 | L | Winchester, MA USA |
| Alain Cote | D | April 14, 1967 | 6'0" | 207 | R | Montmagny, QC Canada |
| Geoff Courtnall | L | August 18, 1962 | 6'1" | 204 | L | Duncan, BC Canada |
| Keith Crowder | R | January 6, 1959 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Windsor, ON Canada |
| Taylor Hall | L | February 20, 1964 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Regina, SK Canada |
| Greg Hawgood | D | August 10, 1968 | 5'10" | 190 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Craig Janney | C | September 26, 1967 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Hartford, CT USA |
| Greg Johnston | R | January 14, 1965 | 6'1" | 205 | R | Barrie, ON Canada |
| Bob Joyce | L | July 11, 1966 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Saint John, NB Canada |
| Steve Kasper | C | September 28, 1961 | 5'8" | 175 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Doug Keans | G | January 7, 1958 | 5'7" | 185 | L | Pembroke, ON Canada |
| Gord Kluzak | D | March 4, 1964 | 6'4" | 220 | L | Climax, SK Canada |
| Reed Larson | D | July 30, 1956 | 6'0" | 195 | R | Minneapolis, MN USA |
| Tommy Lehman | C | February 3, 1964 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Solna, Sweden |
| Moe Lemay | L | February 18, 1962 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Saskatoon, SK Canada |
| Reggie Lemelin | G | November 19, 1954 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Quebec City, QC Canada |
| Ken Linseman | C | August 11, 1958 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Kingston, ON Canada |
| Nevin Markwart | L | December 9, 1964 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Alan May | R | January 14, 1965 | 6'1" | 200 | R | Barrhead, AB Canada |
| Tom McCarthy | L | July 31, 1960 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Rick Middleton | R | December 4, 1953 | 5'11" | 170 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Jay Miller | L | July 16, 1960 | 6'2" | 210 | L | Wellesley, MA USA |
| Andy Moog | G | February 18, 1960 | 5'8" | 175 | L | Penticton, BC Canada |
| Cam Neely | R | June 6, 1965 | 6'1" | 218 | R | Comox, BC Canada |
| Kraig Nienhuis | L | May 9, 1961 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Sarnia, ON Canada |
| Bill O'Dwyer | C | January 25, 1960 | 6'0" | 190 | L | South Boston, MA USA |
| Allen Pedersen | D | January 13, 1965 | 6'3" | 210 | L | Fort Saskatchewan, AB Canada |
| Willi Plett | R | June 7, 1955 | 6'3" | 205 | R | Asuncion, Paraguay |
| Dave Reid | L | May 15, 1964 | 6'1" | 217 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Bruce Shoebottom | D | August 20, 1965 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Mississauga, ON Canada |
| Frank Simonetti | D | September 11, 1962 | 6'1" | 190 | R | Melrose, MA USA |
| Mike Stevens | L | December 30, 1965 | 6'0" | 202 | L | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| Bob Sweeney | C | January 25, 1964 | 6'3" | 200 | R | Boxborough, MA USA |
| Michael Thelven | D | January 7, 1961 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Glen Wesley | D | October 2, 1968 | 6'1" | 207 | L | Red Deer, AB Canada |
