1988 Stanley Cup playoffs

Ice hockey playoffs August 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs 1988 April 6–May 26, 1988 16 Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers Boston Bruins Scoring leader(s) Wayne Gretzky (Oilers) 43 points MVP Wayne Gretzky (Oilers) 1987 1989 The 1988 Stanley Cup playoffs, the playoff tournament of the National Hockey League (NHL), began on April 6, after the conclusion of the 1987–88 NHL season. It concluded on May 26, with the defending champion Edmonton Oilers defeating the Boston Bruins to win their second straight Stanley Cup and fourth in five years. right|175px|thumb|The Stanley Cup The Presidents' Trophy winning Calgary Flames had home ice advantage during the playoffs thanks in part to Edmonton's struggles without Wayne Gretzky, who missed 16 games due to injury. The Oilers, who had won the Cup in three of the previous four seasons, were still thought to have a good chance at repeating with Gretzky's return. The clash between the Flames and Oilers in the Smythe Division Final was highly anticipated. The New Jersey Devils made the playoffs for the first time since their move from Denver, winning in overtime at Chicago Stadium on the season's final day to edge the New York Rangers for the Patrick Division's fourth spot. This was only the second time they made the playoffs including their Colorado and Kansas City days. The 1988 playoffs most notable moment was the cancellation of game four of the finals in Boston after fog issues, a result of high heat and the subsequent building power outage resulted in the game being canceled outright with the result not counting, yet the league retained player stats from the game. The series would move directly on to Edmonton. Gretzky would go on to set NHL playoff records with 31 assists in 18 games and 13 points in the Stanley Cup Finals. Since the expansion of each playoff round to a best-of-seven games in 1987, Edmonton holds the record for needing the fewest playoff games (18) to win the Stanley Cup and most consecutive home wins in one playoff year (11).Fewest & Most Games Needed to Win Stanley Cup http://www.puckreport.com/2009/04/nhl-games-needed-to-win-stanley-cup.html 2025-04-30 Playoff seeds The top four teams in each division qualified for the playoffs, as follows: Prince of Wales Conference Adams Division Montreal Canadiens, Adams Division champions, Prince of Wales Conference regular season champions – 103 points Boston Bruins – 94 points Buffalo Sabres – 85 points Hartford Whalers – 77 points Patrick Division New York Islanders, Patrick Division champions – 88 points Washington Capitals – 85 points (38 wins, 9 points head-to-head vs. Philadelphia) Philadelphia Flyers – 85 points (38 wins, 5 points head-to-head vs. Washington) New Jersey Devils – 82 points (38 wins) Clarence Campbell Conference Norris Division Detroit Red Wings, Norris Division champions – 93 points St. Louis Blues – 76 points Chicago Blackhawks – 69 points Toronto Maple Leafs – 52 points (the lowest point total for any playoff qualifier, minimum 70 games played) Smythe Division Calgary Flames, Smythe Division champions, Clarence Campbell Conference regular season champions, Presidents' Trophy winners – 105 points Edmonton Oilers – 99 points Winnipeg Jets – 77 points Los Angeles Kings – 68 points Playoff bracket In the division semifinals, the fourth seeded team in each division played against the division winner from their division. The other series matched the second and third place teams from the divisions. The two winning teams from each division's semifinals then met in the division finals. The two division winners of each conference then played in the conference finals. The two conference winners then advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals. In each round, teams competed in a best-of-seven series following a 2–2–1–1–1 format (scores in the bracket indicate the number of games won in each best-of-seven series). Home ice advantage was awarded to the team that had the better regular season record, and played at home for games one and two (and games five and seven, if necessary); the other team then played at home for games three and four (and game six, if necessary). An exception to the 2–2–1–1–1 format was made during this year's Stanley Cup Finals after a power outage forced the cancellation of the original game four (see below). main Bracket Division semifinals Division finals Conference finals Stanley Cup Finals Prince of Wales Conference Clarence Campbell Conference A1 Montreal 4 A4 Hartford 2 A2 Boston 4 A3 Buffalo 2 P1 NY Islanders 2 P4 New Jersey 4 P2 Washington 4 P3 Philadelphia 3 N1 Detroit 4 N4 Toronto 2 N2 St. Louis 4 N3 Chicago 1 S1 Calgary 4 S4 Los Angeles 1 S2 Edmonton 4 S3 Winnipeg 1 A1 Montreal 1 A2 Boston 4 P4 New Jersey 4 P2 Washington 3 N1 Detroit 4 N2 St. Louis 1 S1 Calgary 0 S2 Edmonton 4 A2 Boston 4 P4 New Jersey 3 N1 Detroit 1 S2 Edmonton 4 A2 Boston 0 S2 Edmonton 4 Division semifinals Prince of Wales Conference (A1) Montreal Canadiens vs. (A4) Hartford Whalers This was the third playoff series between these two teams. Montreal won both previous meetings, including their most recent meeting in seven games in the 1986 Adams Division Finals. Montreal was the best team in the Wales Conference during the regular season. Hartford Whalers Montreal Canadiens Hartford Civic Center Montreal Forum April 6 3–4 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/hfd-vs-mtl/1988/04/06/1987030111#game=1987030111,game_state=final Randy Ladouceur (1) – 07:59 No scoring No scoring 02:54 – Shayne Corson (1)04:48 – Bobby Smith (1) Dave Babych (1) – 00:56Ron Francis (1) – pp – 03:10 05:43 – pp – Chris Chelios (1)09:50 – Stephane Richer (1) Mike Liut 22 saves / 24 shotsRichard Brodeur 9 saves / 11 shots Patrick Roy 21 saves / 24 shots April 7 3–7 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/hfd-vs-mtl/1988/04/07/1987030112#game=1987030112,game_state=final Lindsay Carson (1) – 09:47Kevin Dineen (1) – 14:15 05:30 – Brian Skrudland (1)13:37 – Chris Chelios (2) Scot Kleinendorst (1) – 12:52 02:39 – Gilles Thibaudeau (1)10:59 – Claude Lemieux (1) No scoring 09:05 – Bobby Smith (2)10:55 – Gilles Thibaudeau (2)11:43 – Kjell Dahlin (1) Richard Brodeur 21 saves / 28 shots Patrick Roy 28 saves / 31 shots April 9 4–3 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/mtl-vs-hfd/1988/04/09/1987030113#game=1987030113,game_state=final 02:06 – Stew Gavin (1) Stephane Richer (2) – pp – 09:21 06:31 – pp – Sylvain Cote (1) Craig Ludwig (1) – 08:33Mike McPhee (1) – 09:32Ryan Walter (1) – pp – 13:52 06:34 – pp – Carey Wilson (1) No scoring Mike Liut 23 saves / 27 shots Patrick Roy 30 saves / 33 shots April 10 5–7 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/mtl-vs-hfd/1988/04/10/1987030114#game=1987030114,game_state=final 04:17 – Dean Evason (1)08:29 – Dave Babych (2) Stephane Richer (3) – 03:22 No scoring Stephane Richer (4) – 13:17 00:59 – Dave Babych (3)11:20 – Kevin Dineen (2)14:23 – Stew Gavin (2)17:05 – pp – Kevin Dineen (3)17:54 – Scott Young (1) Bobby Smith (3) – pp – 04:06Ryan Walter (2) – pp – 05:02Gilles Thibaudeau (3) – pp – 19:30 Mike Liut 26 saves / 31 shots Patrick Roy 36 saves / 43 shots April 12 3–1 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/hfd-vs-mtl/1988/04/12/1987030115#game=1987030115,game_state=final Kevin Dineen (4) – 10:01 No scoring Carey Wilson (2) – 05:40 06:11 – Mike McPhee (2) Ron Francis (2) – en – 19:44 No scoring Richard Brodeur 22 saves / 23 shots Brian Hayward 26 saves / 28 shots April 14 2–1 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/mtl-vs-hfd/1988/04/14/1987030116#game=1987030116,game_state=final No scoring Stephane Richer (5) – 09:15Stephane Richer (6) – 17:59 18:57 – pp – Ray Ferraro (1) No scoring No scoring No scoring Richard Brodeur 23 saves / 25 shots Brian Hayward 19 saves / 20 shots Montreal won series 4–2 (A2) Boston Bruins vs (A3) Buffalo Sabres This was the third playoff series between these two teams. Boston won both prior meetings. They last met in the 1983 Adams Division Finals, in which Boston won in seven games. Buffalo Sabres Boston Bruins Buffalo Memorial Auditorium Boston Garden April 6 3–7 2 bigmouthsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1988-Stanley-Cup-Playoff-boxscores-EDM.pdf Phil Housley (1) – pp – 11:16 09:27 – pp – Glen Wesley (1) Pierre Turgeon (1) – pp – 14:43 03:16 – Ray Bourque (1)11:38 – sh – Steve Kasper (1)12:35 – sh – Gord Kluzak (1) Pierre Turgeon (2) – pp – 16:14 03:27 – Tom McCarthy (1)03:55 – Bob Sweeney (1)08:45 – Michael Thelven (1) Tom Barrasso 22 saves / 28 shotsDaren Puppa 3 saves / 4 shots Rejean Lemelin 21 saves / 24 shots April 7 1–4 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-bos/1988/04/07/1987030122#game=1987030122,game_state=final No scoring 12:19 – pp – Ken Linseman (1) No scoring 02:13 – Bruce Shoebottom (1) Mike Foligno (1) – 04:16 05:35 – pp – Glen Wesley (1)09:38 – pp – Craig Janney (1) Tom Barrasso 33 saves / 37 shots Rejean Lemelin 25 saves / 26 shots April 9 2–6 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-buf/1988/04/09/1987030123#game=1987030123,game_state=final 09:16 – pp – John Tucker (1) Craig Janney (2) – 14:48 06:15 – Mike Foligno (2)17:37 – John Tucker (2)18:39 – John Tucker (3) Glen Wesley (1) – pp – 10:58 09:14 – pp – John Tucker (4)14:01 – Mike Foligno (3) No scoring Tom Barrasso 22 saves / 24 shots Andy Moog 24 saves / 30 shots April 10 5–6 1 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-buf/1988/04/10/1987030124#game=1987030124,game_state=final 02:29 – pp – Pierre Turgeon (3) Bob Joyce (1) – 07:33 16:33 – Dave Andreychuk (1) Keith Crowder (1) – 03:36 00:16 – pp – John Tucker (5)07:33 – Pierre Turgeon (4)14:01 – Phil Housley (2) Rick Middleton (1) – 11:58Cam Neely (1) – 13:48Cam Neely (2) – 18:27 05:32 – pp – John Tucker (6) No scoring Daren Puppa 26 saves / 31 shots Rejean Lemelin 31 saves / 37 shots April 12 4–5 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-bos/1988/04/12/1987030125#game=1987030125,game_state=final No scoring 01:58 – Steve Kasper (2)12:28 – sh – Rick Middleton (2) Christian Ruuttu (1) – pp – 00:54Dave Andreychuk (2) – pp – 06:42 No scoring John Tucker (7) – 11:13Ray Sheppard (1) – pp – 16:58 01:10 – Ken Linseman (2)06:05 – Tom McCarthy (2)14:16 – Rick Middleton (3) Daren Puppa 27 saves / 32 shots Rejean Lemelin 18 saves / 22 shots April 14 5–2 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-buf/1988/04/14/1987030126#game=1987030126,game_state=final No scoring Bob Sweeney (2) – 06:28Bob Joyce (2) – pp – 13:13Willi Plett (1) – 13:40 00:44 – Mikael Andersson (1) Ken Linseman (3) – 12:19 11:31 – Christian Ruuttu (2) Ken Linseman (4) – en – 19:26 Tom Barrasso 26 saves / 30 shots Andy Moog 22 saves / 24 shots Boston won series 4–2 (P1) New York Islanders vs. (P4) New Jersey Devils This was the first and to date only playoff series between these two teams. This was the first time that a team representing the state of New Jersey qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs. This was the first ever playoff series victory for the Scouts/Rockies/Devils franchise. This would be the last playoff series until the 2019 Eastern Conference First Round that the Islanders held home-ice advantage. New Jersey Devils New York Islanders Brendan Byrne Arena Nassau Coliseum April 6 3–4 1 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-nyi/1988/04/06/1987030131#game=1987030131,game_state=final No scoring 05:44 – pp – Mikko Mäkelä (1) Craig Wolanin (1) – 07:49 01:09 – pp – Denis Potvin (1) David Maley (1) – 12:05John MacLean (1) – pp – 18:04 06:58 – pp – Pat LaFontaine (1) No scoring 06:11 – Pat LaFontaine (2) Sean Burke 29 saves / 33 shots Kelly Hrudey 28 saves / 31 shots April 7 3–2 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-nyi/1988/04/07/1987030132#game=1987030132,game_state=final No scoring No scoring John MacLean (2) – 09:22Claude Loiselle (1) – sh – 16:17 06:25 – Tomas Jonsson (1) Mark Johnson (1) – pp – 05:56 04:19 – pp – Gerald Diduck (1) Bob Sauve 24 saves / 26 shots Kelly Hrudey 13 saves / 16 shots April 9 0–3 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyi-vs-njd/1988/04/09/1987030133#game=1987030133,game_state=final No scoring No scoring 06:21 – Ken Daneyko (1)18:33 – Mark Johnson (2) No scoring 04:28 – Mark Johnson (3) No scoring Sean Burke 31 saves / 31 shots Kelly Hrudey 14 saves / 17 shots April 10 5–4 1 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyi-vs-njd/1988/04/10/1987030134#game=1987030134,game_state=final 07:52 – pp – Bruce Driver (1)12:40 – pp – John MacLean (3) No scoring 16:50 – Doug Brown (1) Alan Kerr (1) – 18:49 19:48 – John MacLean (4) Brent Sutter (1) – 11:30Brad Lauer (1) – 14:53Pat LaFontaine (3) – 18:30 No scoring Brent Sutter (2) – sh – 15:07 Sean Burke 33 saves / 38 shots Kelly Hrudey 24 saves / 28 shots April 12 4–2 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-nyi/1988/04/12/1987030135#game=1987030135,game_state=final Bruce Driver (2) – pp – 05:40 08:10 – Pat LaFontaine (4) Craig Wolanin (2) – pp – 03:26Pat Conacher (1) – sh – 13:12Aaron Broten (1) – 17:40 13:44 – pp – Tomas Jonsson (2) No scoring No scoring Sean Burke 33 saves / 35 shots Kelly Hrudey 26 saves / 30 shots April 14 5–6 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyi-vs-njd/1988/04/14/1987030136#game=1987030136,game_state=final 08:41 – sh – Doug Brown (2)19:54 – pp – Pat Verbeek (1) No scoring 02:16 – pp – Mark Johnson (4)06:22 – pp – Bruce Driver (3)12:23 – Patrik Sundstrom (1) Brad Lauer (2) – 04:03 06:18 – pp – Patrik Sundstrom (2) Dale Henry (1) – sh – 07:38Steve Konroyd (1) – sh – 08:46Brad Lauer (3) – 10:04Randy Wood (1) – 12:40 Sean Burke 22 saves / 27 shots Kelly Hrudey 26 saves / 32 shots New Jersey won series 4–2 (P2) Washington Capitals vs. (P3) Philadelphia Flyers This was the second playoff series between these two teams. Washington won the only previous meeting in a three-game sweep in the 1984 Patrick Division Semifinals. Washington overcame a 3–1 series deficit to advance to the Patrick Division Finals for the third time in five years. Game seven ended when Dale Hunter scored at 5:57 of the first overtime period to complete the Capitals' comeback. Philadelphia Flyers Washington Capitals Spectrum Capital Centre April 6 4–2 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/phi-vs-wsh/1988/04/06/1987030141#game=1987030141,game_state=final Peter Zezel (1) – 05:17 No scoring Peter Zezel (2) – 05:11 12:05 – pp – Michal Pivonka (1) Dave Poulin (1) – pp – 09:21Murray Craven (1) – en – 19:42 05:27 – pp – Dale Hunter (1) Ron Hextall 35 saves / 37 shots Pete Peeters 27 saves / 30 shots April 7 4–5 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/phi-vs-wsh/1988/04/07/1987030142#game=1987030142,game_state=final Mark Howe (1) – 05:32Dave Brown (1) – 07:59 00:47 – Kevin Hatcher (1)18:36 – Bobby Gould (1) Peter Zezel (3) – 10:49 11:10 – Stephen Leach (1)18:06 – sh – Peter Sundstrom (1) Brian Propp (1) – 15:55 06:12 – Kelly Miller (1) Ron Hextall 23 saves / 28 shots Pete Peeters 31 saves / 35 shots April 9 3–4 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/wsh-vs-phi/1988/04/09/1987030143#game=1987030143,game_state=final 00:40 – Brian Propp (2) Dale Hunter (2) – 11:49Bengt-Ake Gustafsson (1) – pp – 16:30 03:08 – pp – Ilkka Sinisalo (1)12:12 – Dave Poulin (2)15:26 – Kjell Samuelsson (1) Kevin Hatcher (2) – 14:10 No scoring No scoring Ron Hextall 14 saves / 17 shots Pete Peeters 25 saves / 29 shots April 10 4–5 1 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/wsh-vs-phi/1988/04/10/1987030144#game=1987030144,game_state=final 09:04 – Ilkka Sinisalo (2) Michal Pivonka (2) – 13:06Bengt-Ake Gustafsson (2) – 18:36 No scoring No scoring 10:53 – Mark Howe (2)15:08 – Brian Propp (3)19:07 – Kjell Samuelsson (2) Mike Gartner (1) – 00:55Dale Hunter (3) – 03:04 01:18 – Murray Craven (2) No scoring Ron Hextall 18 saves / 22 shotsMark Laforest 4 saves / 4 shots Clint Malarchuk 25 saves / 30 shots April 12 2–5 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/phi-vs-wsh/1988/04/12/1987030145#game=1987030145,game_state=final Ilkka Sinisalo (3) – 14:09 10:50 – Mike Ridley (1)11:26 – Bengt-Ake Gustafsson (3) Doug Crossman (1) – pp – 10:48 05:19 – Kevin Hatcher (3)09:00 – sh – Bobby Gould (2)17:10 – Michal Pivonka (3) No scoring No scoring Ron Hextall 20 saves / 24 shotsMark Laforest 7 saves / 8 shots Pete Peeters 31 saves / 33 shots April 14 7–2 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/wsh-vs-phi/1988/04/14/1987030146#game=1987030146,game_state=final No scoring Mike Ridley (2) – pp – 05:12 12:44 – Ilkka Sinisalo (4)17:17 – pp – Rick Tocchet (1) Dave Christian (1) – 00:25Bengt-Ake Gustafsson (4) – pp – 02:39Kevin Hatcher (4) – pp – 03:17Michal Pivonka (4) – pp – 16:10 No scoring Bobby Gould (3) – sh – 02:37Kelly Miller (2) – 10:02 Ron Hextall 21 saves / 28 shots Pete Peeters 24 saves / 26 shots April 16 4–5 1 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/phi-vs-wsh/1988/04/16/1987030147#game=1987030147,game_state=final Tim Kerr (1) – pp – 17:36 No scoring Brian Propp (4) – 01:35Mark Howe (3) – 02:59 06:42 – Garry Galley (1)08:02 – Kelly Miller (3)17:54 – Kevin Hatcher (5) Brad Marsh (1) – 06:21 05:19 – pp – Dale Hunter (4) No scoring 05:57 – Dale Hunter (5) Ron Hextall 35 saves / 40 shots Pete Peeters 29 saves / 33 shots Washington won series 4–3 Clarence Campbell Conference (N1) Detroit Red Wings vs. (N4) Toronto Maple Leafs This was the 22nd playoff series between these two teams. Toronto led 11–10 in previous playoff meetings. This was a rematch of the previous year's Norris Division Finals, which Detroit won in seven games. Game six in Maple Leaf Gardens was future Hall of Famer Borje Salming's final playoff game in the NHL. Toronto Maple Leafs Detroit Red Wings Maple Leaf Gardens Joe Louis Arena April 6 6–2 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/tor-vs-det/1988/04/06/1987030151#game=1987030151,game_state=final Gary Leeman (1) – pp – 04:38Borje Salming (1) – 14:31 No scoring No scoring 06:52 – Adam Oates (1) Mark Osborne (1) – 07:35Eddie Olczyk (1) – 10:04Gary Leeman (2) – pp – 16:43Al Iafrate (1) – 17:41 08:35 – pp – Lee Norwood (1) Allan Bester 25 saves / 27 shots Glen Hanlon 18 saves / 24 shots April 7 2–6 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/tor-vs-det/1988/04/07/1987030152#game=1987030152,game_state=final Russ Courtnall (1) – 05:43Eddie Olczyk (2) – 07:54 03:57 – pp – Gerard Gallant (1)04:22 – Petr Klima (1)07:31 – Petr Klima (2)10:22 – Doug Halward (1) No scoring 17:39 – pp – Petr Kilma (3) No scoring 05:43 – James Nill (1) Allan Bester 6 saves / 9 shotsKen Wregget 21 saves / 24 shots Glen Hanlon 21 saves / 23 shots April 9 6–3 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-tor/1988/04/09/1987030153#game=1987030153,game_state=final 17:29 – Mike Blaisdell (1) Bob Probert (1) – 01:44James Nill (2) – sh – 05:16 05:16 – Russ Courtnall (2) Adam Oates (2) – pp – 03:57Petr Klima (4) – 15:30James Nill (3) – 16:52Petr Kilma (5) – sh – 19:36 02:25 – Al Secord (1) No scoring Allan Bester 29 saves / 35 shots Greg Stefan 32 saves / 35 shots April 10 8–0 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-tor/1988/04/10/1987030154#game=1987030154,game_state=final No scoring Adam Oates (3) – pp – 09:33Dave Barr (1) – pp – 14:59 No scoring Gerard Gallant (2) – 12:06John Chabot (1) – 15:15James Nill (4) – 17:11 No scoring Bob Probert (2) – 03:16James Nill (5) – 04:42Brent Ashton (1) – 05:08 Ken Wregget 30 saves / 38 shots Glen Hanlon 21 saves / 21 shots April 12 6–5 1 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/tor-vs-det/1988/04/12/1987030155#game=1987030155,game_state=final Eddie Olczyk (3) – sh – 03:44Daniel Marois (1) – 12:28 04:31 – Mel Bridgman (1)07:53 – Adam Oates (4) Al Iafrate (2) – pp – 05:30Eddie Olczyk (4) – pp – 09:57Tom Fergus (1) – 19:59 11:29 – pp – Adam Oates (5)12:04 – Petr Klima (6) No scoring 03:19 – pp – John Chabot (2) Eddie Olczyk (5) – 00:34 No scoring Allan Bester 31 saves / 36 shots Greg Stefan 13 saves / 16 shotsGlen Hanlon 4 saves / 7 shots April 14 5–3 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-tor/1988/04/14/1987030156#game=1987030156,game_state=final 03:39 – pp – Al Iafrate (3) Mel Bridgman (2) – 06:16Bob Probert (3) – pp – 09:34 No scoring Dave Barr (2) – pp – 14:29 06:37 – sh – Tom Fergus (2)15:59 – pp – Todd Gill (1) Shawn Burr (1) – 00:40Darren Veitch (1) – pp – 07:27 Allan Bester 23 saves / 28 shots Greg Stefan 20 saves / 22 shotsSam St. Laurent 6 saves / 7 shots Detroit won series 4–2 (N2) St. Louis Blues vs. (N3) Chicago Blackhawks This was the fifth playoff series between the Blackhawks and Blues. Chicago won all four previous meetings, including their most recent meeting 3–1 in the 1983 Norris Division Semifinals. Chicago Blackhawks St. Louis Blues St. Louis Arena Chicago Stadium April 6 1–4 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/chi-vs-stl/1988/04/06/1987030161#game=1987030161,game_state=final 2 No scoring 12:52 – pp – Gino Cavallini (1) No scoring 16:32 – pp – Brett Hull (1) Troy Murray (1) – pp – 16:45 03:00 – Gordie Roberts (1)07:04 – pp – Brett Hull (2) Darren Pang 20 saves / 24 shots Greg Millen 25 saves / 26 shots April 7 2–3 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/chi-vs-stl/1988/04/07/1987030162#game=1987030162,game_state=final 2 Dirk Graham (1) – 14:09 13:34 – pp – Greg Paslawski (1)19:27 – Doug Gilmour (1) Rick Vaive (1) – pp – 10:42 No scoring No scoring 03:09 – Brett Hull (3) Bob Mason 28 saves / 31 shots Greg Millen 21 saves / 23 shots April 9 3–6 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/stl-vs-chi/1988/04/09/1987030163#game=1987030163,game_state=final 1 04:51 – pp – Rick Vaive (2)05:16 – Steve Thomas (1)16:13 – Denis Savard (1) No scoring 04:15 – Denis Savard (2)16:39 – pp – Bob Murray (1) Bernie Federko (1) – pp – 00:17Gaston Gingras (1) – 13:48 07:24 – Denis Savard (3) Paul Cavallini (1) – sh – 18:12 Darren Pang 42 saves / 45 shots Greg Millen 23 saves / 29 shots April 10 6–5 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/stl-vs-chi/1988/04/10/1987030164#game=1987030164,game_state=final 2 04:51 – pp – Steve Larmer (1)06:39 – Everett Sanipass (1) Tony Hrkac (1) – 02:47 07:21 – pp – Rick Vaive (3)16:48 – Everett Sanipass (2) Brett Hull (4) – 11:08Doug Gilmour (2) – pp – 14:13Tony Hrkac (2) – pp – 19:55 01:11 – pp – Rick Vaive (4) Tony Hrkac (3) – 05:54Tony Hrkac (4) – sh – 15:15 Darren Pang 29 saves / 35 shots Greg Millen 29 saves / 34 shots April 12 3–5 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/chi-vs-stl/1988/04/12/1987030165#game=1987030165,game_state=final 2 Denis Savard (4) – sh – 09:52 07:54 – pp – Brian Benning (1)11:22 – pp – Tony Hrkac (5)17:06 – pp – Brett Hull (5) Rick Vaive (5) – 13:27Rick Vaive (6) – pp – 14:36 No scoring No scoring 00:15 – Brett Hull (6)08:13 – Gino Cavallini (2) Darren Pang 21 saves / 26 shots Greg Millen 18 saves / 21 shots St. Louis won series 4–1 (S1) Calgary Flames vs. (S4) Los Angeles Kings This was the third playoff series between these two teams, but the first since the Flames relocated from Atlanta. Los Angeles won both previous meetings, including their most recent meeting 2–1 in the 1977 Preliminary Round. Los Angeles Kings Calgary Flames The Forum Olympic Saddledome April 6 2–9 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/lak-vs-cgy/1988/04/06/1987030171#game=1987030171,game_state=final No scoring 06:00 – Lanny McDonald (1)08:07 – Al MacInnis (1)09:36 – Joel Otto (1)14:42 – pp – Hakan Loob (1) Jimmy Carson (1) – 07:21Dave Taylor (1) – pp – 14:49 02:54 – Joel Otto (2)10:37 – Joe Mullen (1) No scoring 10:07 – pp – Joe Nieuwendyk (1)13:19 – Gary Roberts (1)15:02 – Hakan Loob (2) Roland Melanson 41 saves / 50 shots Mike Vernon 15 saves / 17 shots April 7 4–6 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/lak-vs-cgy/1988/04/07/1987030172#game=1987030172,game_state=final Dave Taylor (2) – pp – 15:13 05:06 – pp – Paul Reinhart (1)09:49 – Joe Mullen (2) Jimmy Carson (2) – 15:34Chris Kontos (1) – 19:17 03:24 – pp – Joel Otto (3)04:45 – Tim Hunter (1) Paul Fenton (1) – 16:47 09:33 – pp – John Tonelli (1)19:26 – sh – en – Gary Suter (1) Glenn Healy 29 saves / 34 shots Mike Vernon 23 saves / 27 shots April 9 2–5 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/cgy-vs-lak/1988/04/09/1987030173#game=1987030173,game_state=final 12:42 – Jimmy Carson (3) Colin Patterson (1) – sh – 13:58 04:38 – pp – Bernie Nicholls (1)15:15 – pp – Luc Robitaille (1) No scoring 00:46 – Bobby Carpenter (1)14:08 – pp – Jimmy Carson (4) Dana Murzyn (1) – 07:31 Glenn Healy 28 saves / 30 shots Mike Vernon 21 saves / 26 shots April 10 7–3 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/cgy-vs-lak/1988/04/10/1987030174#game=1987030174,game_state=final 12:13 – Dave Taylor (3)13:10 – pp – Luc Robitaille (2) Hakan Loob (3) – sh – 01:29Brad McCrimmon (1) – pp – 04:56Gary Roberts (2) – 10:50 08:12 – pp – Steve Duchesne (1) Tim Hunter (2) – 14:35Hakan Loob (4) – 16:05 No scoring Lanny McDonald (2) – 00:19Hakan Loob (5) – 08:41 Glenn Healy 27 saves / 34 shots Mike Vernon 22 saves / 25 shots April 12 4–6 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/lak-vs-cgy/1988/04/12/1987030175#game=1987030175,game_state=final Jay Wells (1) – 11:06 04:01 – pp – Hakan Loob (6)18:22 – pp – Al MacInnis (2) Bernie Nicholls (2) – 02:45 03:38 – Paul Reinhart (2) Paul Fenton (2) – pp – 16:10Jimmy Carson (5) – 18:18 01:57 – Hakan Loob (7)02:32 – Tim Hunter (3)09:03 – Ric Nattress (1) Glenn Healy 23 saves / 29 shots Mike Vernon 26 saves / 30 shots Calgary won series 4–1 (S2) Edmonton Oilers vs. (S3) Winnipeg Jets This was the fifth playoff series between the Jets and Oilers. Edmonton won all four previous meetings. This was a rematch of the previous year's Smythe Division Finals, which Edmonton won in a four-game sweep. In Game 3, the Jets snapped a 16-game playoff losing streak to the Oilers. Winnipeg Jets Edmonton Oilers Winnipeg Arena Northlands Coliseum April 6 4–7 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/win-vs-edm/1988/04/06/1987030181#game=1987030181,game_state=final Dale Hawerchuk (1) – pp – 06:29 17:56 – Mark Messier (1) Steve Rooney (1) – 19:12 No scoring Ray Neufeld (1) – 01:55Doug Smail (1) – 18:33 00:27 – pp – Glenn Anderson (1)04:09 – Jari Kurri (1)06:10 – Glenn Anderson (2)06:20 – Craig Simpson (1)13:39 – pp – Charlie Huddy (1)14:47 – Glenn Anderson (3) Daniel Berthiaume 26 saves / 33 shots Grant Fuhr 22 saves / 26 shots April 7 2–3 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/win-vs-edm/1988/04/07/1987030182#game=1987030182,game_state=final No scoring 05:26 – pp – Esa Tikkanen (1) Peter Taglianetti (1) – 02:23Paul MacLean (1) – pp – 14:44 12:49 – Kevin McClelland (1) No scoring 18:55 – Craig Simpson (2) Daniel Berthiaume 30 saves / 33 shots Grant Fuhr 21 saves / 23 shots April 9 4–6 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/edm-vs-win/1988/04/09/1987030183#game=1987030183,game_state=final 07:30 – Fredrik Olausson (1)09:44 – pp – Thomas Steen (1)18:00 – sh – Andrew McBain (1) No scoring 09:54 – pp – Ray Neufeld (2)13:22 – sh – Randy Gilhen (1) Normand Lacombe (1) – 04:28Craig Simpson (3) – 07:26Mark Messier (2) – sh – 08:46Mike Krushelnyski (1) – 13:58 19:23 – en – Laurie Boschman (1) No scoring Daniel Berthiaume 27 saves / 31 shots Grant Fuhr 28 saves / 33 shots April 10 5–3 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/edm-vs-win/1988/04/10/1987030184#game=1987030184,game_state=final 09:16 – pp – Dave Ellett (1)13:23 – Andrew McBain (2) No scoring 01:52 – pp – Paul MacLean (2) Craig Simpson (4) – 07:18Jari Kurri (2) – pp – 18:44Charlie Huddy (2) – pp – 19:22 No scoring Normand Lacombe (2) – 06:47Jari Kurri (3) – pp – 16:38 Daniel Berthiaume 25 saves / 30 shots Grant Fuhr 32 saves / 35 shots April 12 2–6 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/win-vs-edm/1988/04/12/1987030185#game=1987030185,game_state=final No scoring 09:07 – pp – Mark Messier (3)17:37 – pp – Esa Tikkanen (2) Dale Hawerchuk (2) – pp – 18:04Dale Hawerchuk (3) – 18:28 09:36 – pp – Jari Kurri (4)11:59 – pp – Mark Messier (4)15:43 – Wayne Gretzky (1) No scoring 18:39 – Jari Kurri (5) Daniel Berthiaume 21 saves / 27 shots Grant Fuhr 23 saves / 25 shots Edmonton won series 4–1 Division finals Prince of Wales Conference (A1) Montreal Canadiens vs. (A2) Boston Bruins This was the 23rd playoff series between these two teams. Montreal led 20–2 in previous playoff series meetings. This was the fifth year in a row that these team met in the playoffs. Montreal had defeated Boston in the Division Semifinals the four previous seasons. This was Boston's first playoff series victory against Montreal since the 1943 Stanley Cup Semifinals. Boston had lost the previous 18 playoff series between these two teams, an NHL record for most consecutive playoff series defeats to one team. This was the first of three consecutive series between these two teams that ended in five games (with the winner of all three series making it to the Stanley Cup Finals). Boston Bruins Montreal Canadiens Boston Garden Montreal Forum April 18 2–5 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-mtl/1988/04/18/1987030211#game=1987030211,game_state=final No scoring 03:33 – Kjell Dahlin (2)08:52 – sh – Mike McPhee () Bob Joyce (3) – 16:47 05:17 – Claude Lemieux (2)15:43 – Claude Lemieux (3) Randy Burridge (1) – 07:05 14:39 – Stephane Richer (7) Andy Moog 24 saves / 29 shots Brian Hayward 20 saves / 22 shots April 20 4–3 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-mtl/1988/04/20/1987030212#game=1987030212,game_state=final No scoring No scoring Bob Sweeney (3) – 03:50Ray Bourque (2) – 09:07 No scoring Moe Lemay (1) – 01:32Cam Neely (3) – 09:45 09:01 – Mike McPhee (4)12:56 – John Kordic (1)18:07 – Larry Robinson (1) Rejean Lemelin 27 saves / 30 shots Brian Hayward 10 saves / 14 shotsPatrick Roy 0 saves / 0 shots April 22 1–3 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/mtl-vs-bos/1988/04/22/1987030213#game=1987030213,game_state=final 04:07 – Moe Lemay (2) No scoring 19:13 – sh – Bob Sweeney (4) No scoring 01:46 – Gord Kluzak (2) Chris Chelios (3) – 16:18 Rejean Lemelin 22 saves / 23 shots Patrick Roy 32 saves / 35 shots April 24 0–2 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/mtl-vs-bos/1988/04/24/1987030214#game=1987030214,game_state=final No scoring No scoring 11:25 – Rick Middleton (4) No scoring 19:40 – en – Gord Kluzak (3) No scoring Rejean Lemelin 22 saves / 22 shots Patrick Roy 22 saves / 23 shots April 26 4–1 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-mtl/1988/04/26/1987030215#game=1987030215,game_state=final Steve Kasper (3) – 10:20Cam Neely (4) – 14:09 No scoring Steve Kasper (4) – 10:02 14:35 – John Kordic (2) Cam Neely (5) – 04:06 No scoring Rejean Lemelin 28 saves / 29 shots Patrick Roy 24 saves / 28 shots Boston won series 4–1 (P2) Washington Capitals vs. (P4) New Jersey Devils This was the first playoff series between these two teams. Patrik Sundstrom's eight-point effort in game three (3 goals, 5 assists) set a new Stanley Cup playoff record for most points in a single game. In game seven, the Capitals rallied from a 2–0 deficit with two goals in the second period, but John MacLean scored the game-winning goal for the Devils with 6:11 left in the third period to send them to the conference finals for the first time in franchise history. New Jersey Devils Washington Capitals Brendan Byrne Arena Capital Centre April 18 1–3 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-wsh/1988/04/18/1987030221#game=1987030221,game_state=final No scoring 07:18 – Mike Ridley (3) No scoring 03:29 – pp – Larry Murphy (1)16:48 – Scott Stevens (1) Tom Kurvers (1) – 09:49 No scoring Sean Burke 28 saves / 31 shots Pete Peeters 33 saves / 34 shots April 20 5–2 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-wsh/1988/04/20/1987030222#game=1987030222,game_state=final Aaron Broten (2) – pp – 09:37 13:15 – Mike Ridley (4) Aaron Broten (3) – 03:02Aaron Broten (4) – pp – 05:23Pat Verbeek (2) – 18:14 17:45 – pp – Larry Robinson (2) Patrik Sundstrom (3) – pp – 12:49 No scoring Sean Burke 28 saves / 30 shots Pete Peeters 25 saves / 30 shots April 22 4–10 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/wsh-vs-njd/1988/04/22/1987030223#game=1987030223,game_state=final 10:37 – pp – Mark Johnson (5)15:07 – pp – Mark Johnson (6) Dave Christian (2) – pp – 18:22 00:57 – Patrik Sundstrom (4)02:01 – sh – Claude Loiselle (2)11:39 – Anders Carlsson (1)15:33 – Doug Brown (3)19:45 – Patrik Sundstrom (5) Larry Murphy (3) – 06:51Mike Gartner (2) – 09:50Larry Murphy (4) – 13:57 02:59 – Mark Johnson (7)09:47 – pp – Mark Johnson (8)14:14 – Patrik Sundstrom (6) No scoring Sean Burke 28 saves / 32 shots Clint Malarchuk 14 saves / 21 shotsPete Peeters 7 saves / 10 shots April 24 4–1 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/wsh-vs-njd/1988/04/24/1987030224#game=1987030224,game_state=final 03:12 – pp – Tom Kurvers (2) Dave Christian (3) – 03:55Peter Sundstrom (2) – 11:02 No scoring Dave Christian (4) – 09:11 No scoring Dale Hunter (6) – pp – 08:45 Sean Burke 27 saves / 31 shots Pete Peeters 11 saves / 12 shotsClint Malarchuk 13 saves / 13 shots April 26 3–1 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-wsh/1988/04/26/1987030225#game=1987030225,game_state=final Kirk Muller (1) – 16:36 No scoring Tom Kurvers (3) – pp – 06:54 No scoring Kirk Muller (2) – 13:26 10:24 – Mike Ridley (5) Bob Sauve 28 saves / 29 shots Clint Malarchuk 28 saves / 31 shots April 28 7–2 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/wsh-vs-njd/1988/04/28/1987030226#game=1987030226,game_state=final 00:18 – Claude Loiselle (3) Mike Ridley (6) – 06:40Dale Hunter (7) – pp – 13:07Stephen Leach (2) – 17:03 No scoring Yvon Corriveau (1) – 10:43Dave Christian (5) – 17:48 07:21 – David Maley (2) Kelly Miller (4) – sh – 05:25Mike Gartner (3) – pp – 18:32 Sean Burke 13 saves / 18 shotsBob Sauve 11 saves / 13 shots Pete Peeters 25 saves / 27 shots April 30 3–2 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-wsh/1988/04/30/1987030227#game=1987030227,game_state=final Kirk Muller (3) – 00:14Claude Loiselle (4) – 12:01 No scoring No scoring 15:21 – Grant Ledyard (1)19:54 – Garry Galley (2) John MacLean (5) – 13:49 No scoring Sean Burke 30 saves / 32 shots Pete Peeters 23 saves / 26 shots New Jersey won series 4–3 Clarence Campbell Conference (N1) Detroit Red Wings vs. (N2) St. Louis Blues This was the second playoff series meeting between these two teams. St. Louis won the only previous meeting 3–1 in the 1984 Norris Division Semifinals. Detroit defeated St Louis in five games. Tim Higgins scored with 2:25 left in the third period of the series-clinching game five to send Detroit to the conference finals. St. Louis Blues Detroit Red Wings St. Louis Arena Joe Louis Arena April 19 4–5 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/stl-vs-det/1988/04/19/1987030231#game=1987030231,game_state=final Mark Hunter (1) – pp – 10:54Brett Hull (7) – pp – 13::47 01:48 – James Nill (6)02:31 – Shawn Burr (2) No scoring 08:34 – Steve Chiasson (1) Mark Hunter (2) – 03:01Gino Cavallini (3) – 13:32 06:08 – Shawn Burr (3)07:46 – Gerard Gallant (3) Greg Millen 17 saves / 22 shots Greg Stefan 15 saves / 19 shots April 21 0–6 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/stl-vs-det/1988/04/21/1987030232#game=1987030232,game_state=final No scoring 07:00 – Petr Klima (7)10:17 – pp – Steve Chiasson (2)15:45 – Gerard Gallant (4) No scoring 19:41 Petr Klima (8) No scoring 10:24 – pp – Petr Klima (9)18:52 – Brent Ashton (2) Greg Millen 12 saves / 18 shots Greg Stefan 19 saves / 19 shots April 23 3–6 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-stl/1988/04/23/1987030233#game=1987030233,game_state=final 00:26 – Gino Cavallini (4) Adam Oates (6) – 04:12Bob Probert (4) – 17:58 01:03 – Tony McKegney (1)12:19 – pp – Tony Hrkac (6)14:19 – Tony McKegney (2) No scoring 07:12 – Doug Gilmour (3)10:33 – pp – Gino Cavallini (5) Dave Barr (3) – 19:33 Greg Millen 25 saves / 28 shots Greg Stefan 29 saves / 35 shots April 25 3–1 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-stl/1988/04/25/1987030234#game=1987030234,game_state=final No scoring Gerard Gallant (5) – 14:33Petr Klima (10) – 17:21 19:40 – pp – Tony McKegney (3) No scoring No scoring Gerard Gallant (6) – 09:53 Greg Millen 17 saves / 20 shots Glen Hanlon 27 saves / 28 shots April 27 3–4 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/stl-vs-det/1988/04/27/1987030235#game=1987030235,game_state=final No scoring 17:22 – pp – Lee Norwood (2) Herb Raglan (1) – 01:29Bernie Federko (2) – pp – 07:02 11:18 – pp – Bob Probert (5) Steve Bozek (1) – 04:04 05:42 – John Chabot (3)17:35 – Tim Higgins (1) Greg Millen 27 saves / 31 shots Greg Stefan 13 saves / 16 shots Detroit won series 4–1 (S1) Calgary Flames vs. (S2) Edmonton Oilers This was the fourth playoff series meeting between these two teams. Edmonton won two of the previous three meetings. Calgary won the most recent meeting in seven games in the 1986 Smythe Division Finals. In the Battle of Alberta the Oilers would claim the first sweep of the playoffs. In game two Wayne Gretzky scored the overtime winning goal short-handed. With the loss, the Flames became the first Presidents' Trophy winning team to swept in a playoff series. Edmonton Oilers Calgary Flames Northlands Coliseum Olympic Saddledome April 19 3–1 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/edm-vs-cgy/1988/04/19/1987030241#game=1987030241,game_state=final Mark Messier (5) – pp – 11:49 13:59 – pp – Brad McCrimmon (2) No scoring No scoring Jari Kurri (6) – 13:23Wayne Gretzky (2) – 16:18 No scoring Grant Fuhr 26 saves / 27 shots Mike Vernon 16 saves / 19 shots April 21 5–4 1 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/edm-vs-cgy/1988/04/21/1987030242#game=1987030242,game_state=final Mark Messier (6) – pp – 13:49 07:23 – Lanny McDonald (3)11:26 – pp – Al MacInnis (3) Charlie Huddy (3) – 11:20Wayne Gretzky (3) – pp – 13:18 03:56 – pp – Rob Ramage (1) Jari Kurri (7) – 16:01 04:03 – Tim Hunter (4) Wayne Gretzky (4) – sh – 07:54 No scoring Grant Fuhr 30 saves / 34 shots Mike Vernon 30 saves / 35 shots April 23 2–4 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/cgy-vs-edm/1988/04/23/1987030243#game=1987030243,game_state=final 09:23 – pp – Steve Smith (1) Hakan Loob (8) – sh – 03:11 08:54 – Charlie Huddy (4)17:10 – pp – Glenn Anderson (4) No scoring 09:04 – Jari Kurri (8) Joe Nieuwendyk (2) – 06:46 Grant Fuhr 21 saves / 23 shots Mike Vernon 18 saves / 22 shots April 25 4–6 1 bigmouthsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1988-Stanley-Cup-Playoff-boxscores-EDM.pdf 09:27 – pp – Mark Messier (7)15:31 – Craig Simpson (5) No scoring 04:31 – Wayne Gretzky (5)06:39 – Esa Tikkanen (3)14:23 – Dave Hannan (1) Craig Coxe (1) – 10:39Dana Murzyn (2) – 12:45Joe Nieuwendyk (3) – 15:35 10:40 – Glenn Anderson (5) John Tonelli (2) – pp – 16:09 Grant Fuhr 26 saves / 30 shots Rick Wamsley 6 saves / 8 shotsMike Vernon 5 saves / 9 shots Edmonton won series 4–0 Conference finals NHL conference finals Prince of Wales Conference final (A2) Boston Bruins vs. (P4) New Jersey Devils This was the first playoff meeting between these two teams. This series featured the infamous confrontation between Devils coach Jim Schoenfeld and referee Don Koharski after Game 3, when, during an argument in the tunnel after the game, Koharski tripped and fell, accusing Schoenfield of pushing him. Schoenfield famously responded, "Good, 'cause you fell you fat pig!" Then, he yelled "Have another doughnut! Have another doughnut!" The incident has since become part of NHL lore.May 7, 1988 Schoenfeld Is Penalized The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1988/05/07/sports/schoenfeld-is-penalized.html August 1, 2021 0362-4331 Schoenfeld was suspended by NHL president John Ziegler for Game 4, but the Devils received an injunction from the New Jersey Supreme Court, allowing Schoenfeld to coach the fourth game. In protest, the officials scheduled to work that game in the Meadlowands refused to take the ice, forcing the NHL to scramble for amateur officials to call the game.Finn Robin May 9, 1988 Suspension of Devils' Coach Causes Uproar, Delays Game The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1988/05/09/sports/suspension-of-devils-coach-causes-uproar-delays-game.html August 1, 2021 0362-4331Off-ice officials took the ice in 1988 https://www.nhl.com/news/off-ice-officials-took-the-ice-in-1988/c-371528 https://web.archive.org/web/20171107014625/https://www.nhl.com/news/off-ice-officials-took-the-ice-in-1988/c-371528 dead November 7, 2017 August 1, 2021 NHL.com The injunction was lifted, the league conducted a proper hearing, Schoenfeld served his suspension during Game 5 in the Boston Garden, and the League officials returned to work.May 11, 1988 Schoenfeld Gets Suspension, Fine : New Jersey Coach Penalized for Altercation With Official https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-05-11-sp-2419-story.html August 1, 2021 Los Angeles TimesFinn Robin May 11, 1988 Schoenfeld Upset By League Decision en-US The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1988/05/11/sports/schoenfeld-upset-by-league-decision.html August 1, 2021 0362-4331 New Jersey Devils Boston Bruins Brendan Byrne Arena Boston Garden May 2 3–5 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-bos/1988/05/02/1987030311#game=1987030311,game_state=final No scoring 08:48 – Glen Wesley (1) Tom Kurvers (4) – 11:26Jack O'Callahan (1) – 13:45 02:38 – Steve Kasper (5)09:40 – pp – Craig Janney (3) Tom Kurvers (5) – pp – 02:48 05:56 – Ray Bourque (3)16:05 – Ken Linseman (5) Bob Sauve 25 saves / 30 shots Rejean Lemelin 25 saves / 28 shots May 4 3–2 1 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-bos/1988/05/04/1987030312#game=1987030312,game_state=final Pat Verbeek (3) – pp – 11:38Aaron Broten (5) – pp – 16:20 04:38 – pp – Keith Crowder (2) No scoring No scoring No scoring 16:36 – pp – Bob Joyce (4) Doug Brown (4) – 17:46 No scoring Sean Burke 39 saves / 41 shots Rejean Lemelin 30 saves / 33 shots May 6 6–1 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-njd/1988/05/06/1987030313#game=1987030313,game_state=final No scoring No scoring 14:58 – pp – Brendan Shanahan (1) Ken Linseman (6) – pp – 01:05Bob Joyce (5) – pp – 02:03Lyndon Byers (1) – 02:18Gord Kluzak (4) – 10:52Ken Linseman (7) – 17:05 No scoring Tom McCarthy (3) – 13:05 Sean Burke 8 saves / 11 shotsBob Sauve 17 saves / 20 shots Rejean Lemelin 23 saves / 24 shots May 8 1–3 1 bigmouthsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1988-Stanley-Cup-Playoff-boxscores-EDM.pdf 10:47 – David Maley (3)11:32 – Pat Verbeek (4) No scoring No scoring Cam Neely (6) – pp – 12:31 04:04 – Tom Kurvers (6) No scoring Sean Burke 33 saves / 34 shots Rejean Lemelin 15 saves / 18 shots May 10 1–7 2 https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-bos/1988/05/10/1987030315#game=1987030315,game_state=final Brendan Shanahan (2) – 18:05 12:12 – pp – Michael Thelven (2)17:24 – pp – Craig Janney (4) No scoring 06:15 – Keith Crowder (3)08:41 – Bob Joyce (6) No scoring 03:28 – Bob Joyce (7)09:05 – pp – Ken Linseman (8)09:29 – Bob Sweeney (5) Sean Burke 24 saves / 31 shots Rejean Lemelin 24 saves / 25 shots May 12 3–6 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-njd/1988/05/12/1987030316#game=1987030316,game_state=final 15:40 – Mark Johnson (9)18:15 – Mark Johnson (10) Willi Plett (2) – 01:57 11:03 – Doug Brown (5)17:12 – John MacLean (6) Bob Sweeney (6) – pp – 07:24Michael Thelven (3) – 14:17 02:45 – Pat Conacher (2)17:30 – pp – Patrik Sundstrom (7) No scoring Sean Burke 26 saves / 29 shots Rejean Lemelin 8 saves / 13 shotsAndy Moog 14 saves / 15 shots May 14 2–6 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-bos/1988/05/14/1987030317#game=1987030317,game_state=final No scoring 08:59 – pp – Craig Janney (5)11:59 – Moe Lemay (3) John MacLean (7) – 15:28 02:57 – Rick Middleton (5) Kirk Muller (4) – 03:41 12:05 – Craig Janney (6)13:19 – Cam Neely (7)19:36 – sh – en – Ken Linseman (9) Sean Burke 25 saves / 30 shots Rejean Lemelin 17 saves / 19 shots Boston won series 4–3 Clarence Campbell Conference final (S2) Edmonton Oilers vs. (N1) Detroit Red Wings This was the second playoff meeting between these two teams and was a rematch of the previous year's Clarence Campbell Conference Final which Edmonton won in five games. Detroit Red Wings Edmonton Oilers Joe Louis Arena Northlands Coliseum May 3 1–4 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-edm/1988/05/03/1987030321#game=1987030321,game_state=final No scoring 07:30 – pp – Jari Kurri (9) Brent Ashton (3) – 14:17 01:11 – Randy Gregg (1)15:54 – pp – Craig Simpson (6) No scoring 02:07 – Esa Tikkanen (1) Greg Stefan 28 saves / 32 shots Grant Fuhr 15 saves / 16 shots May 5 3–5 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-edm/1988/05/05/1987030322#game=1987030322,game_state=final John Chabot (4) – 02:03 No scoring Mel Bridgman (3) – 15:20Brent Ashton (4) – pp – 17:41 05:24 – pp – Mark Messier (8) No scoring 00:48 – Mark Messier (9)01:18 – Jari Kurri (10)05:01 – pp – Craig Simpson (7)19:41 – en – Wayne Gretzky (6) Glen Hanlon 10 saves / 14 shotsGreg Stefan 9 saves / 9 shots Grant Fuhr 25 saves / 28 shots May 7 2–5 1 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/edm-vs-det/1988/05/07/1987030323#game=1987030323,game_state=final 11:57 – pp – Brent Ashton (5) Wayne Gretzky (7) – pp – 04:47 16:32 – Brent Ashton (6)19:44 – pp – Bob Probert (6) No scoring 17:37 – Dave Barr (4)18:33 – Mel Bridgman (4) Wayne Gretzky (8) – pp – 01:10 Glen Hanlon 23 saves / 25 shots Grant Fuhr 26 saves / 31 shots May 9 4–3 1 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/edm-vs-det/1988/05/09/1987030324#game=1987030324,game_state=final 19:21 – pp – Adam Oates (7) Craig Simpson (8) – 15:22 10:25 – pp – Bob Probert (7) Jari Kurri (11) – 00:23Glenn Anderson (6) – pp – 04:03 13:13 – pp – Bob Probert (8) No scoring No scoring Jari Kurri (12) – 11:02 Glen Hanlon 24 saves / 28 shots Grant Fuhr 20 saves / 23 shots May 11 4–8 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-edm/1988/05/11/1987030325#game=1987030325,game_state=final Brent Ashton (7) – sh – 04:19 00:47 – Craig Simpson (9)08:08 – Craig Simpson (10) Dave Barr (5) – 00:41 05:55 – Mark Messier (10)14:36 – Mike Krushelnyski (2)15:00 – Keith Acton (1)18:02 – pp – Jari Kurri (13) Adam Oates (8) – 01:33Steve Yzerman (1) – 04:13 14:49 – Mike Krushelnyski (3)19:08 – en – Wayne Gretzky (9) Greg Stefan 25 saves / 32 shots Grant Fuhr 20 saves / 24 shots Edmonton won series 4–1 Stanley Cup Final 1988 Stanley Cup Final This was the first Final meeting between these two teams. The original Game 4 is well known for the high heat resulting in fog that interfered with the game and a subsequent power outage that caused the game to be canceled at 16:37 of the second period. The game results didn't count, but players were able to retain their stats counting towards their playoff records, as per NHL rules. The series moved on to Edmonton, thus allowing the Oilers to win the Cup at home at Northlands Coliseum and complete the four game sweep. Boston Bruins Edmonton Oilers Boston Garden Northlands Coliseum May 18 1–2 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-edm/1988/05/18/1987030411#game=1987030411,game_state=final No scoring No scoring Cam Neely (8) – 13:15 01:56 – pp – Wayne Gretzky (10) No scoring 01:15 – Keith Acton (2) Andy Moog 20 saves / 22 shots Grant Fuhr 13 saves / 14 shots May 20 2–4 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-edm/1988/05/20/1987030412#game=1987030412,game_state=final No scoring 15:57 – pp – Glenn Anderson (7)19:30 – pp – Mark Messier (11) No scoring No scoring Bob Joyce (8) – 00:35Ken Linseman (10) – 03:16 11:21 – Wayne Gretzky (11)19:53 – en – Jari Kurri (14) Rejean Lemelin 28 saves / 31 shots Grant Fuhr 10 saves / 12 shots May 22 6–3 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-edm/1988/05/22/1987030413#game=1987030413,game_state=final 02:46 – Randy Burridge (2) Kevin McClelland (2) – 16:18 No scoring Esa Tikkanen (5) – pp – 10:25Glenn Anderson (9) – 12:57 04:19 – Moe Lemay (4)14:02 – pp – Cam Neely (9) Esa Tikkanen (6) – 01:32Craig Simpson (11) – 10:28Esa Tikkanen (7) – en – 19:40 Rejean Lemelin 19 saves / 24 shots Grant Fuhr 25 saves / 28 shots May 24 3–3 www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/198805240BOS.html 16:56 – Greg Hawgood (1) Glenn Anderson (9) – 00:10Esa Tikkanen (8) – pp – 15:33 06:12 – sh – Glen Wesley (5)07:37 – pp – Glen Wesley (6) Craig Simpson (12) – pp – 16:37 No period No period Andy Moog 16 saves / 19 shots Grant Fuhr 18 saves / 21 shots May 26 3–6 2 www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-edm/1988/05/26/1987030414#game=1987030414,game_state=final Steve Kasper (6) – 00:43Ken Linseman (11) – pp – 09:44 06:07 – Normand Lacombe (3)15:03 – pp – Esa Tikkanen (9) No scoring 06:38 – Mike Krushelnyski (4)09:44 – pp – Wayne Gretzky (12)19:58 – Craig Simpson (13) Steve Kasper (7) – 06:35 01:21 – Esa Tikkanen (10) Andy Moog 20 saves / 26 shots Grant Fuhr 16 saves / 19 shots Edmonton won series 4–0 Player statistics Skaters These are the top ten skaters based on points.NHL.com - Skater Stats Player Team GP Games played G Goals A Assists Pts Points +/– Plus/minus PIM Penalties in minutesWayne Gretzky Edmonton Oilers 19 12 31 43 +9 16Mark Messier Edmonton Oilers 19 11 23 34 +9 29Jari Kurri Edmonton Oilers 19 14 17 31 +15 12Esa Tikkanen Edmonton Oilers 19 10 17 27 +2 72Ken Linseman Boston Bruins 23 11 14 25 +4 56Glenn Anderson Edmonton Oilers 19 9 16 25 +5 49Bob Probert Detroit Red Wings 16 8 13 21 +8 51Ray Bourque Boston Bruins 23 3 18 21 +16 26Adam Oates Detroit Red Wings 16 8 12 20 -2 6Patrik Sundstrom New Jersey Devils 18 7 13 20 +7 14 Goaltenders This is a combined table of the top five goaltenders based on goals against average and the top five goaltenders based on save percentage, with at least 420 minutes played. The table is sorted by GAA, and the criteria for inclusion are bolded.NHL.com - Goalie Stats Player Team GP Games played W Wins L Losses SA Shots against GA Goals against GAA Goals against average SV% Save percentage SO Shutouts TOI Time on ice (minutes:seconds) Rejean Lemelin Réjean Lemelin Boston Bruins 17 11 6 428 45 2.64 .895 1 1024-27 1024:27 Grant Fuhr Edmonton Oilers 19 16 2 470 55 2.91 .883 0 1135-37 1135:37 Glen Hanlon Detroit Red Wings 8 4 3 170 22 3.07 .871 1 430-37 430:37 Pete Peeters Washington Capitals 12 7 5 325 34 3.12 .895 0 652-49 652:49 Patrick Roy Montreal Canadiens 8 3 4 217 24 3.36 .889 0 428-57 428:57 See also List of Stanley Cup champions Further reading CBC Archives 1988 Stanley Cup Finals Blackout in Boston References 1987 Stanley Cup playoffs 1989 Stanley Cup playoffs Stanley Cup playoffs playoffs Category:Stanley Cup playoffs