1987-88 NHL season
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| Preseason | n/a |
|---|---|
| Regular Season | October 8, 1987-April 3, 1988 |
| Postseason | April 6-May 26, 1988 |
| ← 1986-87 • NHL seasons • 1988-89 → | |
The 1987-88 NHL season was the 71st season of the National Hockey League. The Edmonton Oilers won the Stanley Cup by sweeping the Boston Bruins in the Finals. In the process of their Cup win, Edmonton lost only two games, a record for the "16 wins" playoff format.
| 1987-88 NHL season by team | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wales Conference | Adams Division | Patrick Division | ||
| Boston Bruins • Buffalo Sabres • Hartford Whalers • Montreal Canadiens • Quebec Nordiques | New Jersey Devils • New York Islanders • New York Rangers • Philadelphia Flyers • Pittsburgh Penguins • Washington Capitals | |||
| Campbell Conference | Norris Division | Smythe Division | ||
| Chicago Blackhawks • Detroit Red Wings • Minnesota North Stars • St. Louis Blues • Toronto Maple Leafs | Calgary Flames • Edmonton Oilers • Los Angeles Kings • Vancouver Canucks • Winnipeg Jets | |||
Publications
| Programs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Team | Type | Venue |
| New Jersey Devils vs. Boston Bruins | Postseason | Brendan Byrne Arena |
| Edmonton Oilers vs. Boston Bruins | Stanley Cup Finals | Northlands Coliseum |
| Media Guides and Yearbooks | ||
| Media Guides | Detroit Red Wings • New York Rangers | |
