The 1986–87 Buffalo Sabres season was the 17th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on May 22, 1970.
[1] Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals againstNote: Teams that qualified for the playoffs are highlighted in bold.
Vs. Adams Division Vs. Patrick Division
The Sabres failed to qualify for the playoffs for the second consecutive year.
Buffalo's draft picks at the 1986 NHL Entry Draft held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal.