1986-87 Montreal Canadiens Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 41-29-10 - 92 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's Adams Division
Postseason: 10-7
Lost NHL conference finals
Division Semi-Finals - Defeated Boston Bruins 4-0
Division Finals - Defeated Quebec Nordiques 4-3
Conference Finals - Lost to Philadelphia Flyers 4-2
Coach: Jean Perron (41-29-10)
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
1986-87 Montreal Canadiens StatisticsTeam Record: 41-29-10 - 92 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's Adams Division
Postseason: 10-7
Lost NHL conference finals
Division Semi-Finals - Defeated Boston Bruins 4-0
Division Finals - Defeated Quebec Nordiques 4-3
Conference Finals - Lost to Philadelphia Flyers 4-2
Coach: Jean Perron (41-29-10)
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
1986-87 Montreal Canadiens Results
The Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League ended the 1986-87 season with a record of 41 wins and 29 losses and 10 ties for 92 points, finishing second in the NHL's Adams Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 10-7.
The Canadiens allowed 241 goals, least in the league. Montreal netted 277 goals. Bobby Smith scored 28 goals for the squad, and Mats Naslund contributed 55 assists. Patrick Roy topped the team with 22 wins, while Brian Hayward added 15 or more wins, too. Brian Hayward recorded a 2.81 goals against average, pacing regular goalies.
Jean Perron coached the team. The 1986-87 Montreal Canadiens lost in the NHL conference finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Boisvert | R | June 1, 1959 | 5'9" | 172 | R | Drummondville, QC Canada |
| Guy Carbonneau | C | March 18, 1960 | 5'11" | 186 | R | Sept-Iles, QC Canada |
| Chris Chelios | D | January 25, 1962 | 6'1" | 191 | R | Chicago, IL USA |
| Shayne Corson | L | August 13, 1966 | 6'1" | 202 | L | Barrie, ON Canada |
| Kjell Dahlin | R | February 2, 1963 | 6'0" | 175 | R | Timra, Sweden |
| Bob Gainey | L | December 13, 1953 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Peterborough, ON Canada |
| Gaston Gingras | D | February 13, 1959 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Temiscamingue, QC Canada |
| Rick Green | D | February 20, 1956 | 6'3" | 220 | L | Belleville, ON Canada |
| Brian Hayward | G | June 25, 1960 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Georgetown, ON Canada |
| John Kordic | R | March 22, 1965 | 6'2" | 210 | R | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Tom Kurvers | D | September 14, 1962 | 6'2" | 195 | L | Minneapolis, MN USA |
| Mike Lalor | D | March 8, 1963 | 6'0" | 200 | L | Fort Erie, ON Canada |
| Claude Lemieux | R | July 16, 1965 | 6'1" | 227 | R | Buckingham, QC Canada |
| Craig Ludwig | D | March 15, 1961 | 6'3" | 220 | L | Rhinelander, WI USA |
| David Maley | L | April 24, 1963 | 6'2" | 195 | L | Beaver Dam, WI USA |
| Mike McPhee | L | July 14, 1960 | 6'1" | 203 | L | Sydney, NS Canada |
| Sergio Momesso | L | September 4, 1965 | 6'3" | 215 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Mats Naslund | L | October 31, 1959 | 5'7" | 160 | L | Timra, Sweden |
| Chris Nilan | R | February 9, 1958 | 6'0" | 205 | R | Boston, MA USA |
| Stephane Richer | R | June 7, 1966 | 6'2" | 215 | R | Buckingham, QC Canada |
| Larry Robinson | D | June 2, 1951 | 6'4" | 225 | L | Winchester, ON Canada |
| Steve Rooney | L | June 28, 1962 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Canton, MA USA |
| Patrick Roy | G | October 5, 1965 | 6'2" | 185 | L | Quebec City, QC Canada |
| Scott Sandelin | D | August 8, 1964 | 6'0" | 200 | R | Hibbing, MN USA |
| Brian Skrudland | C | July 31, 1963 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Peace River, AB Canada |
| Bobby Smith | C | February 12, 1958 | 6'4" | 210 | L | North Sydney, NS Canada |
| Petr Svoboda | D | February 14, 1966 | 6'1" | 198 | L | Most, Czech Republic |
| Gilles Thibaudeau | C | March 4, 1963 | 5'10" | 165 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Ryan Walter | C | April 23, 1958 | 6'0" | 200 | L | New Westminster, BC Canada |
