1987-88 NHL season

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1987-88 National Hockey League season
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
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