 Billington split the 1986-87 season between the Devils and their American Hockey League affiliate, the Maine Mariners.In 20 games with the Mariners during the 1986-87 season, Billington earned a record of 9-7-2 with a 3.65 GAA and a .873 save percentage.With the Devils, Billington played in 22 games, posting a record of 4-13-2 with a 4.79 GAA and a .844 save percentage.