1986-87 Los Angeles Kings Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 31-41-8 - 70 points
Finishing 4th in the NHL's Smythe Division
Postseason: 1-4
Lost NHL division semi-finals
Division Semi-Finals - Lost to Edmonton Oilers 4-1
Coach: Pat Quinn (18-20-4)
Coach: Mike Murphy (13-21-4)
Location: Los Angeles, California
1986-87 Los Angeles Kings StatisticsTeam Record: 31-41-8 - 70 points
Finishing 4th in the NHL's Smythe Division
Postseason: 1-4
Lost NHL division semi-finals
Division Semi-Finals - Lost to Edmonton Oilers 4-1
Coach: Pat Quinn (18-20-4)
Coach: Mike Murphy (13-21-4)
Location: Los Angeles, California
1986-87 Los Angeles Kings Results
The Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League ended the 1986-87 season with a record of 31 wins and 41 losses and 8 ties for 70 points, finishing fourth in the NHL's Smythe Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-4.
The Kings netted 318 goals and allowed 341. Luc Robitaille scored 45 goals for Los Angeles, while Jimmy Carson and Bernie Nicholls tallied 30 or more, too. Marcel Dionne contributed 50 assists. Roland Melanson topped the squad with 18 wins and a team-best 3.69 goals against average, pacing regular goalies.
Pat Quinn and Mike Murphy coached the team. The 1986-87 Los Angeles Kings lost in the NHL division semi-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Bourne | C | June 21, 1954 | 6'3" | 200 | L | Netherhill, SK Canada |
| Bob Carpenter | C | July 13, 1963 | 6'0" | 200 | L | Beverly, MA USA |
| Jimmy Carson | C | July 20, 1968 | 6'1" | 200 | R | Southfield, MI USA |
| Peter Dineen | D | November 19, 1960 | 5'11" | 181 | R | Kingston, ON Canada |
| Marcel Dionne | C | August 3, 1951 | 5'9" | 190 | R | Drummondville, QC Canada |
| Steve Duchesne | D | June 30, 1965 | 5'11" | 195 | L | Sept-Iles, QC Canada |
| Craig Duncanson | L | March 17, 1967 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Sudbury, ON Canada |
| Darren Eliot | G | November 26, 1961 | 6'1" | 175 | R | Milton, ON Canada |
| Bryan Erickson | R | March 7, 1960 | 5'9" | 175 | R | Roseau, MN USA |
| Jim Fox | R | May 18, 1960 | 5'8" | 185 | R | Coniston, ON Canada |
| Garry Galley | D | April 16, 1963 | 6'0" | 202 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Paul Guay | R | September 2, 1963 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Providence, RI USA |
| Ken Hammond | D | August 22, 1963 | 6'1" | 190 | L | London, ON Canada |
| Mark Hardy | D | February 1, 1959 | 5'11" | 195 | L | Semaden, Switzerland |
| Bob Janecyk | G | May 18, 1957 | 6'1" | 180 | L | Chicago, IL USA |
| Al Jensen | G | November 27, 1958 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Dean Kennedy | D | January 18, 1963 | 6'2" | 208 | R | Redvers, SK Canada |
| Tom Laidlaw | D | April 15, 1958 | 6'2" | 215 | L | Brampton, ON Canada |
| Dave Langevin | D | May 15, 1954 | 6'2" | 200 | L | St. Paul, MN USA |
| Grant Ledyard | D | November 19, 1961 | 6'2" | 195 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Morris Lukowich | L | June 1, 1956 | 5'9" | 170 | L | Speers, SK Canada |
| Sean McKenna | R | March 7, 1962 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Asbestos, QC Canada |
| Roland Melanson | G | June 28, 1960 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Moncton, NB Canada |
| Bernie Nicholls | C | June 24, 1961 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Haliburton, ON Canada |
| Joe Paterson | L | June 25, 1960 | 6'2" | 207 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Lyle Phair | L | August 31, 1961 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Pilot Mound, MB Canada |
| Larry Playfair | D | June 23, 1958 | 6'4" | 205 | R | Fort St. James, BC Canada |
| Craig Redmond | D | September 22, 1965 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Dawson Creek, BC Canada |
| Luc Robitaille | L | February 17, 1966 | 6'1" | 215 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Phil Sykes | L | March 18, 1959 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Dawson Creek, BC Canada |
| Dave Taylor | R | December 4, 1955 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Levack, ON Canada |
| Jay Wells | D | May 18, 1959 | 6'1" | 210 | L | Paris, ON Canada |
| Brian Wilks | C | February 27, 1966 | 5'11" | 175 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Tiger Williams | L | February 3, 1954 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Weyburn, SK Canada |
