1986–87 NHL season

The 1986–87 NHL season was the 70th season of the National Hockey League. The Edmonton Oilers won the Stanley Cup by beating the Philadelphia Flyers four games to three in the Cup finals.

1986–87 NHL season
LeagueNational Hockey League
SportIce hockey
DurationOctober 9, 1986 – May 31, 1987
Number of games80
Number of teams21
TV partner(s)CBC, Canwest/Global, SRC (Canada)
ESPN (United States)
Draft
Top draft pickJoe Murphy
Picked byDetroit Red Wings
Regular season
Presidents' TrophyEdmonton Oilers
Season MVPWayne Gretzky (Oilers)
Top scorerWayne Gretzky (Oilers)
Playoffs
Playoffs MVPRon Hextall (Flyers)
Stanley Cup
ChampionsEdmonton Oilers
  Runners-upPhiladelphia Flyers
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