1986–87 Los Angeles Kings | |
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Division | 4th Smythe |
Conference | Campbell |
1986–87 record | 31–41–8 |
Goals for | 318 |
Goals against | 341 |
Team information | |
General manager | Rogatien Vachon |
Coach | Pat Quinn, Mike Murphy |
Captain | Dave Taylor |
Arena | The Forum |
Team leaders | |
Goals | Luc Robitaille (45) |
Assists | Marcel Dionne (50) |
Points | Luc Robitaille (84) |
Penalty minutes | Tiger Williams (358) |
Plus/minus | Mark Hardy +16 |
Wins | Roland Melanson (18) |
Goals against average | Roland Melanson (3.70) |
The 1986–87 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' 20th season in the National Hockey League. The Kings made the playoffs, losing in the first round to the eventual Stanley Cup champion Edmonton Oilers.
Offseason
Regular season
Final standings
GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | |
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Edmonton Oilers | 80 | 50 | 24 | 6 | 372 | 284 | 106 |
Calgary Flames | 80 | 46 | 31 | 3 | 318 | 289 | 95 |
Winnipeg Jets | 80 | 40 | 32 | 8 | 279 | 271 | 88 |
Los Angeles Kings | 80 | 31 | 41 | 8 | 318 | 341 | 70 |
Vancouver Canucks | 80 | 29 | 43 | 8 | 282 | 314 | 66 |
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.
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Schedule and results
No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
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3 | L | October 14, 1986 | 3–4 OT | @ Pittsburgh Penguins (1986–87) | 1–2–0 |
4 | W | October 15, 1986 | 4–3 OT | @ Detroit Red Wings (1986–87) | 2–2–0 |
5 | L | October 18, 1986 | 1–4 | Boston Bruins (1986–87) | 2–3–0 |
6 | W | October 19, 1986 | 7–6 | Edmonton Oilers (1986–87) | 3–3–0 |
7 | L | October 22, 1986 | 4–5 OT | @ New York Rangers (1986–87) | 3–4–0 |
8 | L | October 23, 1986 | 3–5 | @ New Jersey Devils (1986–87) | 3–5–0 |
9 | L | October 25, 1986 | 3–4 | @ New York Islanders (1986–87) | 3–6–0 |
10 | L | October 27, 1986 | 5–6 | @ Montreal Canadiens (1986–87) | 3–7–0 |
11 | L | October 28, 1986 | 2–6 | @ Quebec Nordiques (1986–87) | 3–8–0 |
12 | T | November 2, 1986 | 5–5 OT | @ Edmonton Oilers (1986–87) | 3–8–1 |
13 | L | November 3, 1986 | 2–4 | @ Calgary Flames (1986–87) | 3–9–1 |
14 | L | November 6, 1986 | 4–6 | Montreal Canadiens (1986–87) | 3–10–1 |
15 | W | November 8, 1986 | 4–3 | Hartford Whalers (1986–87) | 4–10–1 |
16 | W | November 11, 1986 | 4–3 | Winnipeg Jets (1986–87) | 5–10–1 |
17 | L | November 13, 1986 | 5–6 | Winnipeg Jets (1986–87) | 5–11–1 |
18 | W | November 15, 1986 | 4–1 | Calgary Flames (1986–87) | 6–11–1 |
19 | W | November 18, 1986 | 6–5 | @ Washington Capitals (1986–87) | 7–11–1 |
20 | T | November 19, 1986 | 4–4 OT | @ Chicago Blackhawks (1986–87) | 7–11–2 |
21 | W | November 21, 1986 | 4–1 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1986–87) | 8–11–2 |
22 | L | November 23, 1986 | 2–3 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1986–87) | 8–12–2 |
23 | L | November 25, 1986 | 5–11 | @ Vancouver Canucks (1986–87) | 8–13–2 |
24 | L | November 26, 1986 | 3–5 | Vancouver Canucks (1986–87) | 8–14–2 |
25 | W | November 29, 1986 | 9–6 | New Jersey Devils (1986–87) | 9–14–2 |
26 | W | December 2, 1986 | 5–4 | Detroit Red Wings (1986–87) | 10–14–2 |
27 | W | December 4, 1986 | 4–3 | Toronto Maple Leafs (1986–87) | 11–14–2 |
28 | W | December 6, 1986 | 7–2 | Chicago Blackhawks (1986–87) | 12–14–2 |
29 | W | December 9, 1986 | 7–2 | @ New York Islanders (1986–87) | 13–14–2 |
30 | L | December 10, 1986 | 4–5 | @ New York Rangers (1986–87) | 13–15–2 |
31 | L | December 13, 1986 | 3–6 | Calgary Flames (1986–87) | 13–16–2 |
32 | L | December 14, 1986 | 2–4 | Edmonton Oilers (1986–87) | 13–17–2 |
33 | W | December 17, 1986 | 3–0 | Pittsburgh Penguins (1986–87) | 14–17–2 |
34 | T | December 20, 1986 | 8–8 OT | @ Edmonton Oilers (1986–87) | 14–17–3 |
35 | W | December 22, 1986 | 5–3 | @ Calgary Flames (1986–87) | 15–17–3 |
36 | L | December 23, 1986 | 4–6 | @ Vancouver Canucks (1986–87) | 15–18–3 |
37 | W | December 27, 1986 | 2–1 OT | Boston Bruins (1986–87) | 16–18–3 |
38 | W | December 30, 1986 | 4–1 | Philadelphia Flyers (1986–87) | 17–18–3 |
39 | T | January 2, 1987 | 3–3 OT | @ Vancouver Canucks (1986–87) | 17–18–4 |
40 | L | January 3, 1987 | 1–8 | Edmonton Oilers (1986–87) | 17–19–4 |
41 | W | January 7, 1987 | 6–1 | @ Edmonton Oilers (1986–87) | 18–19–4 |
42 | L | January 8, 1987 | 4–5 | @ Calgary Flames (1986–87) | 18–20–4 |
43 | L | January 10, 1987 | 5–8 | Buffalo Sabres (1986–87) | 18–21–4 |
44 | W | January 14, 1987 | 4–0 | Vancouver Canucks (1986–87) | 19–21–4 |
45 | W | January 16, 1987 | 5–3 | @ St. Louis Blues (1986–87) | 20–21–4 |
46 | T | January 17, 1987 | 4–4 OT | @ St. Louis Blues (1986–87) | 20–21–5 |
47 | T | January 19, 1987 | 2–2 OT | New York Rangers (1986–87) | 20–21–6 |
48 | W | January 21, 1987 | 10–5 | Pittsburgh Penguins (1986–87) | 21–21–6 |
49 | L | January 23, 1987 | 3–6 | Minnesota North Stars (1986–87) | 21–22–6 |
50 | W | January 28, 1987 | 6–2 | New Jersey Devils (1986–87) | 22–22–6 |
51 | L | January 31, 1987 | 3–5 | @ Montreal Canadiens (1986–87) | 22–23–6 |
52 | L | February 1, 1987 | 2–3 | @ Quebec Nordiques (1986–87) | 22–24–6 |
53 | L | February 4, 1987 | 4–5 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs (1986–87) | 22–25–6 |
54 | L | February 6, 1987 | 1–6 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1986–87) | 22–26–6 |
55 | L | February 8, 1987 | 1–3 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1986–87) | 22–27–6 |
56 | W | February 14, 1987 | 5–2 | Hartford Whalers (1986–87) | 23–27–6 |
57 | T | February 16, 1987 | 1–1 OT | Toronto Maple Leafs (1986–87) | 23–27–7 |
58 | W | February 18, 1987 | 7–4 | Washington Capitals (1986–87) | 24–27–7 |
59 | L | February 21, 1987 | 2–4 | Philadelphia Flyers (1986–87) | 24–28–7 |
60 | W | February 24, 1987 | 8–3 | Winnipeg Jets (1986–87) | 25–28–7 |
61 | L | February 26, 1987 | 3–4 | Winnipeg Jets (1986–87) | 25–29–7 |
62 | L | February 28, 1987 | 3–6 | @ Minnesota North Stars (1986–87) | 25–30–7 |
63 | L | March 1, 1987 | 1–6 | @ Chicago Blackhawks (1986–87) | 25–31–7 |
64 | T | March 3, 1987 | 4–4 OT | Minnesota North Stars (1986–87) | 25–31–8 |
65 | L | March 5, 1987 | 2–7 | @ Calgary Flames (1986–87) | 25–32–8 |
66 | L | March 6, 1987 | 3–9 | @ Edmonton Oilers (1986–87) | 25–33–8 |
67 | W | March 8, 1987 | 5–2 | Vancouver Canucks (1986–87) | 26–33–8 |
68 | L | March 11, 1987 | 2–3 | Buffalo Sabres (1986–87) | 26–34–8 |
69 | L | March 14, 1987 | 3–6 | Quebec Nordiques (1986–87) | 26–35–8 |
70 | W | March 17, 1987 | 5–4 | @ Washington Capitals (1986–87) | 27–35–8 |
71 | W | March 19, 1987 | 5–2 | @ Philadelphia Flyers (1986–87) | 28–35–8 |
72 | L | March 21, 1987 | 6–8 | @ Boston Bruins (1986–87) | 28–36–8 |
73 | L | March 22, 1987 | 3–6 | @ Hartford Whalers (1986–87) | 28–37–8 |
74 | W | March 25, 1987 | 6–1 | @ Detroit Red Wings (1986–87) | 29–37–8 |
75 | W | March 26, 1987 | 5–3 | @ Buffalo Sabres (1986–87) | 30–37–8 |
76 | L | March 28, 1987 | 3–4 | Calgary Flames (1986–87) | 30–38–8 |
77 | W | March 30, 1987 | 5–4 | Calgary Flames (1986–87) | 31–38–8 |
78 | L | April 1, 1987 | 3–8 | Vancouver Canucks (1986–87) | 31–39–8 |
79 | L | April 4, 1987 | 3–7 | Edmonton Oilers (1986–87) | 31–40–8 |
80 | L | April 5, 1987 | 2–5 | @ Vancouver Canucks (1986–87) | 31–41–8 |
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- Min, TOI = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T,T/OT = Ties; OTL = Overtime losses; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots against; SV = Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage;
Awards and records
Transactions
The Kings were involved in the following transactions during the 1986–87 season.[4]
Trades
February 14, 1987 | To Los Angeles Kings Al Jensen |
To Washington Capitals Garry Galley |
March 10, 1987 | To Los Angeles Kings Bobby Carpenter Tom Laidlaw |
To New York Rangers Marcel Dionne Jeff Crossman 3rd round pick in 1989 - Murray Garbutt |
Free agent signings
July 1, 1986 | From Saint-Jean Castors (QMJHL) Eric Germain |
July 30, 1986 | From Philadelphia Flyers Peter Dineen |
February 4, 1987 | From Minnesota North Stars Dave Langevin |
Free agents lost
July 1, 1986 | To EHC Kloten (NL) Bob Mongrain |
Waivers
October 6, 1986 | From New York Islanders Bob Bourne |
October 6, 1986 | From Buffalo Sabres Mal Davis |
Draft picks
Los Angeles's draft picks at the 1986 NHL Entry Draft held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. The Kings attempted to select Grant Paranica in the second round of the 1986 NHL Supplemental Draft, but the pick was ruled invalid since Paranica entered school after age 20 and therefore did not meet eligibility requirements.[5]
Round | # | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club team (League) |
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1 | 2 | Jimmy Carson | United States | Verdun Junior Canadiens (QMJHL) |
3 | 44 | Denis Larocque | Canada | Guelph Platers (OHL) |
4 | 65 | Sylvain Couturier | Canada | Laval Titan (QMJHL) |
5 | 86 | Dave Guden | United States | Roxbury Latin School (ISL) |
6 | 107 | Robb Stauber | United States | Duluth Denfeld High School (USHS-MN) |
7 | 128 | Sean Krakiwsky | Canada | Calgary Wranglers (WHL) |
8 | 149 | Rene Chapdelaine | Canada | Lake Superior State University (CCHA) |
9 | 170 | Trevor Pochipinski | Canada | Penticton Knights (BCJHL) |
10 | 191 | Paul Kelly | Canada | Guelph Platers (OHL) |
11 | 212 | Russ Mann | United States | St. Lawrence University (ECAC) |
12 | 233 | Brian Hayton | Canada | Guelph Platers (OHL) |
S1 | 1 | Bob Kudelski | United States | Yale University (ECAC) |
Farm teams
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.
- ↑ "1986-87 Los Angeles Kings Statistics - Hockey-Reference.com". hockey-reference.com. Retrieved June 25, 2009.
- ↑ "Hockey Transactions Search Results".
- ↑ "1986 NHL Supplemental Draft -- Round 2 Selections". Hockey Draft Central. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- "1986–87 Los Angeles Kings Games". Hockey-reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2009.