Every NHL player who wore number 87
7 NHL players have worn 87 since 1917-18. The most decorated: Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins; 2x MVP, 9 other awards) and Pierre Turgeon (Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars, Colorado Avalanche; 1 award). Sidney Crosby wore it longest, 22 seasons.
| Player | With | Seasons | Honours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | Pittsburgh Penguins 2005-06 to 2026-27 | 22 | 2x MVP, 9 other awards |
| Pierre Turgeon | Buffalo Sabres 1987-88 to 1991-92, New York Islanders 1991-92 to 1994-95, Montreal Canadiens 1994-95 to 1996-97, St. Louis Blues 1996-97 to 2000-01, Dallas Stars 2001-02 to 2003-04, Colorado Avalanche 2005-06 to 2006-07 | 22 | 1 award |
| Donald Brashear | Montreal Canadiens 1993-94 to 1996-97, Vancouver Canucks 1996-97 to 2001-02, Philadelphia Flyers 2001-02 to 2005-06, Washington Capitals 2006-07 to 2008-09, New York Rangers 2009-10 | 18 | — |
| Liam O'Brien | Washington Capitals 2014-15 to 2017-18 | 3 | — |
| Kristian Reichel | Winnipeg Jets 2021-22 to 2022-23 | 2 | — |
| Martin Kaut | San Jose Sharks 2022-23 | 1 | — |
| Vadim Shipachyov | Vegas Golden Knights 2017-18 | 1 | — |
Seasons in the number, on every club. Honours count NHL awards and All-Star selections on file; numbers from the NHL's season rosters.