He began the 1986-87 season with the Express, appearing in 26 games, scoring two goals and 16 points, before being promoted to Quebec. Brown finished the 1986-87 season with the Nordiques, scoring seven goals and 29 points in 44 games, providing the club with some much needed offense. In 11 playoff games, Brown scored three goals and six points in 13 games, as the Nordiques lost to their provincial rivals, the Montreal Canadiens in seven games in the Adams Division final.