1986–87 Minnesota North Stars season
Appearance
1986–87 Minnesota North Stars | |
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Division | 5th Norris |
Conference | Campbell |
1986–87 record | 30–40–10 |
Goals for | 296 |
Goals against | 314 |
Team information | |
General manager | Lou Nanne |
Coach | Lorne Henning Glen Sonmor |
Captain | Craig Hartsburg |
Arena | Met Center |
Team leaders | |
Goals | Dino Ciccarelli (52) |
Assists | Dino Ciccarelli (51) |
Points | Dino Ciccarelli (103) |
Penalty minutes | Willi Plett (261) |
Plus/minus | Brian Lawton (+20) |
Wins | Don Beaupre (17) |
Goals against average | Kari Takko (3.46) |
The 1986–87 Minnesota North Stars season was the North Stars' 20th season.
Coached by Lorne Henning (30–39–9) and Glen Sonmor (0–1–1), the team compiled a record of 30–40–10 for 70 points, to finish the regular season 5th in the Norris Division and failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 1979.
Offseason
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Regular season
Final standings
GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | |
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St. Louis Blues | 80 | 32 | 33 | 15 | 281 | 293 | 79 |
Detroit Red Wings | 80 | 34 | 36 | 10 | 260 | 274 | 78 |
Chicago Blackhawks | 80 | 29 | 37 | 14 | 290 | 310 | 72 |
Toronto Maple Leafs | 80 | 32 | 42 | 6 | 286 | 319 | 70 |
Minnesota North Stars | 80 | 30 | 40 | 10 | 296 | 314 | 70 |
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
Note: Teams that qualified for the playoffs are highlighted in bold.
Record vs. opponents
Norris Division record vs. opponents
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Schedule and results
No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
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1 | T | October 11, 1986 | 4–4 OT | @ Quebec Nordiques (1986–87) | 0–0–1 |
2 | L | October 13, 1986 | 4–6 | @ Montreal Canadiens (1986–87) | 0–1–1 |
3 | L | October 16, 1986 | 3–5 | Boston Bruins (1986–87) | 0–2–1 |
4 | W | October 18, 1986 | 4–1 | Vancouver Canucks (1986–87) | 1–2–1 |
5 | W | October 19, 1986 | 8–5 | @ Chicago Blackhawks (1986–87) | 2–2–1 |
6 | W | October 22, 1986 | 8–3 | @ St. Louis Blues (1986–87) | 3–2–1 |
7 | L | October 24, 1986 | 2–8 | @ Washington Capitals (1986–87) | 3–3–1 |
8 | L | October 26, 1986 | 1–4 | @ Philadelphia Flyers (1986–87) | 3–4–1 |
9 | W | October 28, 1986 | 7–4 | Calgary Flames (1986–87) | 4–4–1 |
10 | L | October 30, 1986 | 1–3 | Detroit Red Wings (1986–87) | 4–5–1 |
11 | L | November 1, 1986 | 5–6 | Chicago Blackhawks (1986–87) | 4–6–1 |
12 | L | November 5, 1986 | 2–4 | @ Chicago Blackhawks (1986–87) | 4–7–1 |
13 | W | November 6, 1986 | 4–1 | Toronto Maple Leafs (1986–87) | 5–7–1 |
14 | L | November 8, 1986 | 2–4 | Pittsburgh Penguins (1986–87) | 5–8–1 |
15 | T | November 11, 1986 | 2–2 OT | Washington Capitals (1986–87) | 5–8–2 |
16 | L | November 15, 1986 | 3–7 | New York Islanders (1986–87) | 5–9–2 |
17 | L | November 18, 1986 | 3–4 | St. Louis Blues (1986–87) | 5–10–2 |
18 | L | November 19, 1986 | 5–7 | @ St. Louis Blues (1986–87) | 5–11–2 |
19 | W | November 22, 1986 | 6–2 | New Jersey Devils (1986–87) | 6–11–2 |
20 | W | November 26, 1986 | 5–2 | Chicago Blackhawks (1986–87) | 7–11–2 |
21 | W | November 28, 1986 | 6–3 | Toronto Maple Leafs (1986–87) | 8–11–2 |
22 | W | November 29, 1986 | 7–2 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs (1986–87) | 9–11–2 |
23 | W | December 2, 1986 | 5–4 | @ Buffalo Sabres (1986–87) | 10–11–2 |
24 | W | December 4, 1986 | 5–3 | @ New Jersey Devils (1986–87) | 11–11–2 |
25 | L | December 6, 1986 | 2–5 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins (1986–87) | 11–12–2 |
26 | L | December 9, 1986 | 2–3 | Edmonton Oilers (1986–87) | 11–13–2 |
27 | T | December 11, 1986 | 6–6 OT | @ Detroit Red Wings (1986–87) | 11–13–3 |
28 | W | December 13, 1986 | 5–4 | Philadelphia Flyers (1986–87) | 12–13–3 |
29 | W | December 15, 1986 | 4–3 | @ New York Rangers (1986–87) | 13–13–3 |
30 | L | December 16, 1986 | 2–4 | @ New York Islanders (1986–87) | 13–14–3 |
31 | W | December 18, 1986 | 6–5 OT | @ Toronto Maple Leafs (1986–87) | 14–14–3 |
32 | L | December 20, 1986 | 1–4 | Quebec Nordiques (1986–87) | 14–15–3 |
33 | L | December 23, 1986 | 3–4 OT | Toronto Maple Leafs (1986–87) | 14–16–3 |
34 | W | December 26, 1986 | 4–2 | Winnipeg Jets (1986–87) | 15–16–3 |
35 | L | December 28, 1986 | 4–5 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1986–87) | 15–17–3 |
36 | W | December 31, 1986 | 5–2 | Hartford Whalers (1986–87) | 16–17–3 |
37 | L | January 2, 1987 | 1–2 | @ Detroit Red Wings (1986–87) | 16–18–3 |
38 | L | January 3, 1987 | 2–3 | Detroit Red Wings (1986–87) | 16–19–3 |
39 | T | January 5, 1987 | 3–3 OT | @ New York Rangers (1986–87) | 16–19–4 |
40 | L | January 6, 1987 | 3–5 | @ New York Islanders (1986–87) | 16–20–4 |
41 | W | January 8, 1987 | 5–4 OT | Buffalo Sabres (1986–87) | 17–20–4 |
42 | W | January 10, 1987 | 4–3 | Hartford Whalers (1986–87) | 18–20–4 |
43 | T | January 12, 1987 | 4–4 OT | St. Louis Blues (1986–87) | 18–20–5 |
44 | W | January 14, 1987 | 3–2 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs (1986–87) | 19–20–5 |
45 | W | January 17, 1987 | 3–2 | Chicago Blackhawks (1986–87) | 20–20–5 |
46 | L | January 18, 1987 | 3–5 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1986–87) | 20–21–5 |
47 | W | January 20, 1987 | 5–0 | Buffalo Sabres (1986–87) | 21–21–5 |
48 | W | January 23, 1987 | 6–3 | @ Los Angeles Kings (1986–87) | 22–21–5 |
49 | T | January 29, 1987 | 3–3 OT | @ Calgary Flames (1986–87) | 22–21–6 |
50 | T | January 30, 1987 | 2–2 OT | @ Edmonton Oilers (1986–87) | 22–21–7 |
51 | W | February 1, 1987 | 4–3 | @ Vancouver Canucks (1986–87) | 23–21–7 |
52 | L | February 4, 1987 | 5–6 OT | Edmonton Oilers (1986–87) | 23–22–7 |
53 | L | February 6, 1987 | 4–6 | @ Detroit Red Wings (1986–87) | 23–23–7 |
54 | L | February 7, 1987 | 3–5 | Detroit Red Wings (1986–87) | 23–24–7 |
55 | L | February 14, 1987 | 2–3 | Calgary Flames (1986–87) | 23–25–7 |
56 | W | February 15, 1987 | 3–2 | St. Louis Blues (1986–87) | 24–25–7 |
57 | W | February 18, 1987 | 7–3 | Vancouver Canucks (1986–87) | 25–25–7 |
58 | L | February 19, 1987 | 2–6 | @ St. Louis Blues (1986–87) | 25–26–7 |
59 | L | February 21, 1987 | 0–1 | Boston Bruins (1986–87) | 25–27–7 |
60 | W | February 23, 1987 | 4–3 | @ Montreal Canadiens (1986–87) | 26–27–7 |
61 | L | February 24, 1987 | 4–5 | @ Quebec Nordiques (1986–87) | 26–28–7 |
62 | W | February 28, 1987 | 6–3 | Los Angeles Kings (1986–87) | 27–28–7 |
63 | W | March 1, 1987 | 5–4 | Philadelphia Flyers (1986–87) | 28–28–7 |
64 | T | March 3, 1987 | 4–4 OT | @ Los Angeles Kings (1986–87) | 28–28–8 |
65 | L | March 5, 1987 | 3–9 | @ Detroit Red Wings (1986–87) | 28–29–8 |
66 | L | March 7, 1987 | 3–7 | Pittsburgh Penguins (1986–87) | 28–30–8 |
67 | L | March 9, 1987 | 4–5 | Montreal Canadiens (1986–87) | 28–31–8 |
68 | L | March 11, 1987 | 2–4 | Toronto Maple Leafs (1986–87) | 28–32–8 |
69 | L | March 14, 1987 | 3–4 | Detroit Red Wings (1986–87) | 28–33–8 |
70 | W | March 15, 1987 | 4–2 | @ Chicago Blackhawks (1986–87) | 29–33–8 |
71 | T | March 17, 1987 | 3–3 OT | Chicago Blackhawks (1986–87) | 29–33–9 |
72 | L | March 19, 1987 | 2–6 | @ Boston Bruins (1986–87) | 29–34–9 |
73 | L | March 21, 1987 | 1–5 | @ Hartford Whalers (1986–87) | 29–35–9 |
74 | L | March 23, 1987 | 5–8 | St. Louis Blues (1986–87) | 29–36–9 |
75 | W | March 25, 1987 | 6–2 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs (1986–87) | 30–36–9 |
76 | L | March 27, 1987 | 2–5 | @ New Jersey Devils (1986–87) | 30–37–9 |
77 | L | March 29, 1987 | 2–4 | @ Washington Capitals (1986–87) | 30–38–9 |
78 | L | March 30, 1987 | 5–6 | New York Rangers (1986–87) | 30–39–9 |
79 | T | April 1, 1987 | 4–4 OT | @ Chicago Blackhawks (1986–87) | 30–39–10 |
80 | L | April 4, 1987 | 1–4 | @ St. Louis Blues (1986–87) | 30–40–10 |
Playoffs
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Player statistics
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Awards and records
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Transactions
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Draft picks
Minnesota's draft picks at the 1986 NHL Entry Draft held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal.
Round | # | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club team (League) |
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1 | 12 | Warren Babe | ![]() |
Lethbridge Broncos (WHL) |
2 | 30 | Neil Wilkinson | ![]() |
Selkirk Steelers (MJHL) |
2 | 33 | Dean Kolstad | ![]() |
Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) |
3 | 54 | Rick Bennett | ![]() |
Wilbraham & Monson Academy (ISL) |
3 | 55 | Rob Zettler | ![]() |
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL) |
3 | 58 | Brad Turner | ![]() |
Calgary Canucks (AJHL) |
4 | 75 | Kirk Tomlinson | ![]() |
Hamilton Steelhawks (OHL) |
5 | 96 | Jari Gronstrand | ![]() |
Tappara (Finland) |
8 | 159 | Scott Mathias | ![]() |
University of Denver (WCHA) |
9 | 180 | Lance Pitlick | ![]() |
Robbinsdale Cooper High School (USHS-MN) |
10 | 201 | Dan Keczmer | ![]() |
Detroit Little Caesars (MWEHL) |
11 | 222 | Garth Joy | ![]() |
Hamilton Steelhawks (OHL) |
12 | 243 | Kurt Stahura | ![]() |
Williston Academy (ISL) |
S2 | 15 | Brian McKee | ![]() |
Bowling Green State University (CCHA) |
Farm teams
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See also
References
- ^ Dinger, Ralph, ed. (2011). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book 2012. Dan Diamond & Associates. p. 153. ISBN 9781894801225.
- ^ "All-Time NHL Results". NHL.com. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
External links
- "1986–87 Minnesota North Stars Games". Hockey-reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2009.