1986-87 New York Islanders Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 35-33-12 - 82 points
Finishing 3rd in the NHL's Patrick Division
Postseason: 7-7
Lost NHL division finals
Division Semi-Finals - Defeated Washington Capitals 4-3
Division Finals - Lost to Philadelphia Flyers 4-3
Coach: Terry Simpson (35-33-12)
Location: New York, New York
1986-87 New York Islanders StatisticsTeam Record: 35-33-12 - 82 points
Finishing 3rd in the NHL's Patrick Division
Postseason: 7-7
Lost NHL division finals
Division Semi-Finals - Defeated Washington Capitals 4-3
Division Finals - Lost to Philadelphia Flyers 4-3
Coach: Terry Simpson (35-33-12)
Location: New York, New York
1986-87 New York Islanders Results
The New York Islanders of the National Hockey League ended the 1986-87 season with a record of 35 wins and 33 losses and 12 ties for 82 points, finishing third in the NHL's Patrick Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 7-7.
The Islanders potted 279 goals and allowed 281. Pat LaFontaine and Mike Bossy scored 38 goals for New York each, while Bryan Trottier accounted for 64 assists. Kelly Hrudey topped the squad with 21 wins and a team-best 3.30 goals against average, pacing regular goalies.
Terry Simpson coached the team. The 1986-87 New York Islanders lost in the NHL division finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Bassen | C | May 6, 1965 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Mike Bossy | R | January 22, 1957 | 6'0" | 186 | R | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Randy Boyd | D | January 23, 1962 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Coniston, ON Canada |
| Neal Coulter | R | January 2, 1963 | 6'2" | 190 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Brian Curran | D | November 5, 1963 | 6'5" | 220 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Brad Dalgarno | R | August 11, 1967 | 6'3" | 215 | R | Vancouver, BC Canada |
| Gerald Diduck | D | April 6, 1965 | 6'1" | 216 | R | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Gord Dineen | D | September 21, 1962 | 6'0" | 195 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Pat Flatley | R | October 3, 1963 | 6'2" | 197 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Greg Gilbert | L | January 22, 1962 | 6'1" | 191 | L | Mississauga, ON Canada |
| Ari Haanpaa | R | November 29, 1965 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Nokia, Finland |
| Mark Hamway | F | August 9, 1961 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Detroit, MI USA |
| Dale Henry | L | September 24, 1964 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Prince Albert, SK Canada |
| Kelly Hrudey | G | January 13, 1961 | 5'10" | 189 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Tomas Jonsson | D | April 12, 1960 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Falun, Sweden |
| Alan Kerr | R | March 28, 1964 | 5'11" | 195 | R | Hazelton, BC Canada |
| Derek King | L | February 11, 1967 | 6'1" | 203 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Steve Konroyd | D | February 10, 1961 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Scarborough, ON Canada |
| Richard Kromm | L | March 29, 1964 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Trail, BC Canada |
| Pat LaFontaine | C | February 22, 1965 | 5'10" | 182 | R | St. Louis, MO USA |
| Brad Lauer | L | October 27, 1966 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Humboldt, SK Canada |
| Ken Leiter | D | April 19, 1961 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Detroit, MI USA |
| Mikko Makela | L | February 28, 1965 | 6'1" | 194 | L | Tampere, Finland |
| Ken Morrow | D | October 17, 1956 | 6'4" | 210 | R | Flint, MI USA |
| Denis Potvin | D | October 29, 1953 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Hull, QC Canada |
| Billy Smith | G | December 12, 1950 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Perth, ON Canada |
| Brent Sutter | C | June 10, 1962 | 6'0" | 188 | R | Viking, AB Canada |
| Duane Sutter | R | March 16, 1960 | 6'1" | 185 | R | Viking, AB Canada |
| Bryan Trottier | C | July 17, 1956 | 5'11" | 195 | L | Val Marie, SK Canada |
| Randy Wood | L | October 12, 1963 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Princeton, NJ USA |
