1987–88 Minnesota North Stars season

The 1987–88 Minnesota North Stars season was the North Stars' 21st season. The Stars finished 5th in the Norris Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.

Regular Season
The leading scorer for the North Stars in 1987–88 was Dino Ciccarelli. However, he became involved in controversy when, on January 6, 1988, he struck Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Luke Richardson with his stick in a game at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. Ciccarelli was arrested and charged with assault. He was eventually fined $1000 and sentenced to one day in jail.

Playoffs

 * The North Stars failed to qualify for the post season.

Forwards
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes

Defencemen
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes

Goaltending
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average

Awards and Records

 * The North Stars did not win any awards this season.