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.
Despite a strong start at the beginning of the season, the Penguins managed to find themselves unqualified for the playoffs for the fifth straight year.
Stats reflect time with the Penguins only.
Stats reflect time with the Penguins only.
The Penguins were involved in the following transactions during the 1986–87 season: cash Craig Muni cash Dwight Schofield cash Warren Young Mike Bullard Dan Quinn Ron Duguay Chris Kontos Roberto Romano Pat Riggin Warren Young cash The 1986 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 21, 1986, in Montreal.