1986–87 New Jersey Devils season



The 1986–87 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 5th season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils finished 6th in the Patrick Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.

Regular Season
On January 22, 1987, a massive blizzard resulted in only 334 spectators attending the game between the New Jersey Devils and the Calgary Flames at the Brendan Byrne Arena, leading to the Devils dubbing the spectators the "334 Club".

Playoffs

 * The Devils did not qualify for the post season.

Regular Season

 * Scoring
 * Goaltending

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals

MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals Against; GAA = Goals against average; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots against; SV = Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage

Awards and Records

 * The Devils did not win any awards this season.

Draft Picks
New Jersey's draft picks at the 1986 NHL Entry Draft.