1985-86 Boston Bruins Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 37-31-12 - 86 points
Finishing 3rd in the NHL's Adams Division
Postseason: 0-3
Lost NHL division semi-finals
Division Semi-Finals - Lost to Montreal Canadiens 3-0
Coach: Butch Goring (37-31-12)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
1985-86 Boston Bruins StatisticsTeam Record: 37-31-12 - 86 points
Finishing 3rd in the NHL's Adams Division
Postseason: 0-3
Lost NHL division semi-finals
Division Semi-Finals - Lost to Montreal Canadiens 3-0
Coach: Butch Goring (37-31-12)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
1985-86 Boston Bruins Results
The Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League ended the 1985-86 season with a record of 37 wins and 31 losses and 12 ties for 86 points, finishing third in the NHL's Adams Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-3.
The Bruins scored 311 goals and conceded 288. Keith Crowder netted 38 goals for Boston, and Charlie Simmer tallied 30 or more also. Ken Linseman and Raymond Bourque each contributed 58 assists. Pat Riggin topped the squad with 17 wins and a team-best 3.35 goals against average, leading qualifying goaltenders.
Butch Goring coached the team. The 1985-86 Boston Bruins lost in the NHL division semi-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Brian Curran | D | November 5, 1963 | 6'5" | 220 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Cleon Daskalakis | G | September 29, 1962 | 5'9" | 175 | L | Boston, MA USA |
| Bill Derlago | C | August 25, 1958 | 5'10" | 194 | L | Birtle, MB Canada |
| Dave Donnelly | C | February 2, 1962 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Dwight Foster | F | April 2, 1957 | 5'10" | 190 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Greg Johnston | R | January 14, 1965 | 6'1" | 205 | R | Barrie, ON 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 |
| Ken Linseman | C | August 11, 1958 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Kingston, ON Canada |
| Morris Lukowich | L | June 1, 1956 | 5'9" | 170 | L | Speers, SK Canada |
| Nevin Markwart | L | December 9, 1964 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Rick Middleton | R | December 4, 1953 | 5'11" | 170 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Mike Milbury | D | June 17, 1952 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Brighton, MA USA |
| Jay Miller | L | July 16, 1960 | 6'2" | 210 | L | Wellesley, MA USA |
| Kraig Nienhuis | L | May 9, 1961 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Sarnia, ON Canada |
| Mike O'Connell | D | November 25, 1955 | 5'9" | 180 | R | Chicago, IL USA |
| Dave Pasin | C | July 8, 1966 | 6'1" | 205 | R | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Barry Pederson | C | March 13, 1961 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Big River, SK Canada |
| Pete Peeters | G | August 17, 1957 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Bill Ranford | G | December 14, 1966 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Brandon, MB Canada |
| Dave Reid | L | May 15, 1964 | 6'1" | 217 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Pat Riggin | G | May 26, 1959 | 5'9" | 170 | R | Kincardine, ON Canada |
| Charlie Simmer | L | March 20, 1954 | 6'3" | 210 | L | Terrace Bay, ON Canada |
| Frank Simonetti | D | September 11, 1962 | 6'1" | 190 | R | Melrose, MA USA |
| Louis Sleigher | R | October 23, 1958 | 5'11" | 200 | R | Nouvelle, QC Canada |
| Mats Thelin | D | March 30, 1961 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Michael Thelven | D | January 7, 1961 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Stockholm, Sweden |
