1987–88 New York Rangers | |
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Division | 5th Patrick |
Conference | T-7th Wales |
1987–88 record | 36–34–10 |
Goals for | 300 |
Goals against | 283 |
Team information | |
General manager | Phil Esposito |
Coach | Michel Bergeron |
Captain | Ron Greschner (Oct–Dec) Kelly Kisio (Dec–Apr) |
Arena | Madison Square Garden |
Team leaders | |
Goals | Walt Poddubny (38) |
Assists | Kelly Kisio (55) |
Points | Walt Poddubny (88) |
Penalty minutes | Michel Petit (223) |
Wins | John Vanbiesbrouck (27) |
Goals against average | John Vanbiesbrouck (3.38) |
The 1987–88 New York Rangers season was the franchise's 62nd season. The Rangers compiled a 36–34–10 record during the regular season,[1] but despite having 82 points, they were eliminated from playoff contention after their last game when the New Jersey Devils beat the Chicago Blackhawks. This would be the only time in the 1980s in which the Rangers missed the playoffs.[2]
Offseason
Rangers General Manager Phil Esposito was part of the four man committee that would select players and coaches for Team Canada at the 1987 Canada Cup.[3]
Regular season
The Rangers led the league in power-play goals scored, with 111. They also scored the fewest short-handed goals during the regular season out of all 21 teams, with just 6.[4]
Final standings
GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | |
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New York Islanders | 80 | 39 | 31 | 10 | 308 | 267 | 88 |
Philadelphia Flyers | 80 | 38 | 33 | 9 | 292 | 292 | 85 |
Washington Capitals | 80 | 38 | 33 | 9 | 281 | 249 | 85 |
New Jersey Devils | 80 | 38 | 36 | 6 | 295 | 296 | 82 |
New York Rangers | 80 | 36 | 34 | 10 | 300 | 283 | 82 |
Pittsburgh Penguins | 80 | 36 | 35 | 9 | 319 | 316 | 81 |
[5]Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
Note: Teams that qualified for the playoffs are highlighted in bold.
Record vs. opponents
Patrick Division record vs. opponents
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Vs. Wales Conference
Vs. Campbell Conference
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Schedule and results
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October: 4–5–3 (Home: 2–3–2; Road: 2–2–1)
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November: 4–8–0 (Home: 3–2–0; Road: 1–6–0)
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December: 6–6–2 (Home: 4–2–1; Road: 2–4–1)
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January: 6–6–1 (Home: 2–2–1; Road: 4–4–0)
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February: 7–4–2 (Home: 5–2–1; Road: 2–2–1)
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March: 8–5–1 (Home: 5–2–0; Road: 3–3–1)
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April: 1–0–1 (Home: 1–0–0; Road: 0–0–1)
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Playoffs
The Rangers failed to qualify for the 1988 Stanley Cup playoffs.[4] After a 6–6 tie against the Winnipeg Jets in the second-to-last game of the season,[7] the Rangers and New Jersey Devils entered their final game of the season with 80 points each. If the Rangers and Devils won, the Devils would go to the playoffs on a tiebreaker.[8] The Rangers defeated the Quebec Nordiques 3–0. Later that night, however, the Devils defeated the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime to win the tiebreaker and the final Patrick Division spot. Both the Rangers and Devils finished tied with 82 points. However, the Devils had 38 wins to the Rangers' 36, so the Devils qualified for the final playoff spot in the Patrick Division.[4][9][10]
Player statistics
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- Goaltenders
Player | GP | TOI | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SA | SV% | SO |
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John Vanbiesbrouck | 56 | 3319 | 27 | 22 | 7 | 187 | 3.38 | 1697 | .890 | 2 |
Bob Froese | 25 | 1443 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 85 | 3.53 | 695 | .878 | 0 |
Ron Scott | 2 | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4.00 | 41 | .854 | 0 |
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Rangers. Stats reflect time with Rangers only.
‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Rangers only.
- Pos = Position; GPI = Games played in; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes; +/- = Plus/minus; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals
- Min, TOI = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T,T/OT = Ties; OTL = Overtime losses; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots against; SV = Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage;
Awards and records
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Transactions
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Draft picks
New York's picks at the 1987 NHL Entry Draft in Detroit, Michigan at the Joe Louis Arena.[12][13]
Round | # | Player | Position | Nationality | College/Junior/Club team (League) |
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1 | 10 | Jayson More | D | Canada | New Westminster Bruins (WHL) |
2 | 31 | Daniel Lacroix | LW | Canada | Granby Bisons (QMJHL) |
3 | 46 | Simon Gagne | RW | Canada | Laval Titan (QMJHL) |
4 | 69 | Mike Sullivan | C | United States | Boston University (NCAA) |
5 | 94 | Eric O'Borsky | C | United States | Yale University (NCAA) |
6 | 115 | Ludek Cajka | D | Czechoslovakia | Dukla Jihlava (Czech Extraliga) |
7 | 136 | Clint Thomas | D | United States | Bartlett H.S. (Alaska) |
8 | 157 | Chuck Wiegand | RW | United States | Essex Junction H.S. (Vermont) |
9 | 178 | Eric Burrill | RW | United States | Tartan H.S. (Massachusetts) |
10 | 199 | Dave Porter | F | United States | Northern Michigan University (NCAA) |
10 | 205 | Brett Barnett | LW | Canada | Wexford Raiders (OPJHL) |
11 | 220 | Lance Marciano | D | United States | Choate Academy (Connecticut) |
Supplemental Draft
New York's picks at the 1987 NHL Supplemental Draft.[14]
Round | # | Player | Position | Nationality | College/Junior/Club team (League) |
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2 | 12 | Joe Lockwood | RW | United States | University of Michigan (CCHA) |
Farm teams
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See also
References
- ^ "1987–88 New York Rangers Roster and Statistics". Hockey-Reference. Retrieved October 2, 2010.
- ^ "New York Rangers Franchise Index". Hockey-Reference. Retrieved February 15, 2013.
- ^ Gretzky to Lemieux: The Story of the 1987 Canada Cup, p.8, Ed Willies, McLelland and Stewart, Toronto, Canada, 2007, ISBN 978-0-7710-8942-8
- ^ a b c "1987–88 NHL Season Summary". Hockey-Reference. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
- ^ Dinger, Ralph, ed. (2011). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book 2012. Dan Diamond & Associates. p. 153. ISBN 9781894801225.
- ^ "All-Time NHL Results". NHL.com. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Elliott, Helene (April 2, 1988). "A Point Not Well-Taken: Tie against Jets puts Rangers at mercy of the Devils". Newsday. p. 31.
- ^ Hafner, Dan (April 3, 1988). "NHL Roundup: Devils Need One More Win to Gain Playoffs". Los Angeles Times. p. 9.
- ^ Masi, Vince (April 9, 2011). "Drama in New York NHL season finales". ESPN. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ Hafner, Dan (April 4, 1988). "NHL Roundup: Devils Need Overtime to Make the Playoffs". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ "1987–88 New York Rangers". hockeydb.com. Retrieved August 8, 2010.
- ^ "1987 NHL Entry Draft". Hockey-Reference. Retrieved June 9, 2012.
- ^ "NHL Draft History". National Hockey League. Archived from the original on January 28, 2001. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
- ^ "1987 NHL Supplemental Draft". hockeydb.com. Retrieved October 15, 2011.