1986-87 Washington Capitals Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 38-32-10 - 86 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's Patrick Division
Postseason: 3-4
Lost NHL division semi-finals
Division Semi-Finals - Lost to New York Islanders 4-3
Coach: Bryan Murray (38-32-10)
Location: Landover, Maryland
1986-87 Washington Capitals StatisticsTeam Record: 38-32-10 - 86 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's Patrick Division
Postseason: 3-4
Lost NHL division semi-finals
Division Semi-Finals - Lost to New York Islanders 4-3
Coach: Bryan Murray (38-32-10)
Location: Landover, Maryland
1986-87 Washington Capitals Results
The Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League ended the 1986-87 season with a record of 38 wins and 32 losses and 10 ties for 86 points, finishing second in the NHL's Patrick Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 3-4.
The Capitals scored 285 goals and conceded 278. Mike Gartner netted 41 goals for Washington, and Larry Murphy contributed 58 assists. Bob Mason topped the squad with 20 wins, while Pete Peeters added 15 or more wins, too. Pete Peeters recorded a 3.21 goals against average, pacing goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Bryan Murray coached the team. The 1986-87 Washington Capitals lost in the NHL division semi-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Adams | L | May 31, 1960 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Duncan, BC Canada |
| John Barrett | D | July 1, 1958 | 6'1" | 210 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Yves Beaudoin | D | January 7, 1965 | 5'11" | 180 | R | Pointe-aux-Trembles, QC Canada |
| John Blum | D | October 8, 1959 | 6'3" | 205 | R | Detroit, MI USA |
| Bob Carpenter | C | July 13, 1963 | 6'0" | 200 | L | Beverly, MA USA |
| Paul Cavallini | D | October 13, 1965 | 6'1" | 202 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Dave Christian | R | May 12, 1959 | 5'11" | 175 | R | Warroad, MN USA |
| Yvon Corriveau | L | February 8, 1967 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Welland, ON Canada |
| Bob Crawford | R | April 6, 1959 | 5'11" | 180 | R | Belleville, ON Canada |
| Gaetan Duchesne | L | July 11, 1962 | 5'11" | 200 | L | Quebec City, QC Canada |
| Lou Franceschetti | R | March 28, 1958 | 6'0" | 200 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Garry Galley | D | April 16, 1963 | 6'0" | 202 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Mike Gartner | R | October 29, 1959 | 6'0" | 187 | R | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Bobby Gould | R | September 2, 1957 | 6'0" | 195 | R | Petrolia, ON Canada |
| Jeff Greenlaw | L | February 28, 1968 | 6'1" | 230 | L | Alymer, ON Canada |
| Kevin Hatcher | D | September 9, 1966 | 6'3" | 230 | R | Detroit, MI USA |
| Alan Haworth | C | September 1, 1960 | 5'10" | 190 | R | Drummondville, QC Canada |
| Al Jensen | G | November 27, 1958 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| David Jensen | C | August 19, 1965 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Needham, MA USA |
| Ed Kastelic | R | January 29, 1964 | 6'4" | 215 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Rod Langway | D | May 3, 1957 | 6'3" | 218 | L | Maag, Taiwan |
| Craig Laughlin | R | September 19, 1957 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Stephen Leach | R | January 16, 1966 | 5'11" | 197 | R | Cambridge, MA USA |
| Grant Martin | C | March 13, 1962 | 5'10" | 190 | L | Smooth Rock Falls, ON Canada |
| Bob Mason | G | April 22, 1961 | 6'1" | 180 | R | International Falls, MN USA |
| Kelly Miller | L | March 3, 1963 | 5'11" | 195 | L | Detroit, MI USA |
| Larry Murphy | D | March 8, 1961 | 6'2" | 210 | R | Scarborough, ON Canada |
| Pete Peeters | G | August 17, 1957 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Michal Pivonka | C | January 28, 1966 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Kladno, Czech Republic |
| Mike Ridley | C | July 8, 1963 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Gary Sampson | L | August 24, 1959 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Atikokan, ON Canada |
| Greg Smith | D | July 8, 1955 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Ponoka, AB Canada |
| Scott Stevens | D | April 1, 1964 | 6'2" | 215 | L | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| Jim Thomson | R | December 30, 1965 | 6'1" | 220 | R | Edmonton, AB Canada |
