The 1986–87 Washington Capitals season was the Washington Capitals 13th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results Playoffs The 1987 playoff Capitals run was best known for the Easter Epic, when the Caps played the longest game 7 in their franchise history through four overtime periods. Unfortunately, they lost to the New York Islanders 3–2 in that game seven and lost the series 4–3. Player statistics Regular season Scoring Goaltending Playoffs 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 Transactions Draft picks Washington's draft picks at the 1986 NHL Entry Draft held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. Farm teams See also 1986–87 NHL season References External links Wash Wash Washington Capitals seasons Washing Washing