1996–97 Buffalo Sabres season
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The 1996–97 Buffalo Sabres
season was the Sabres' 28th
season
in the National Hockey League
. The Sabres allowed the fewest shorthanded goals (4) and scored the most shorthanded goals (16) in the league.
in the first round, but lost to the Philadelphia Flyers
in the second round.
Goaltending
Goaltending
Note: Pos = Position; 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;
NHL All-Star Game
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
season was the Sabres' 28th
Buffalo Sabres seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Sabres have completed in the NHL since their inception in 1970....
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in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
. The Sabres allowed the fewest shorthanded goals (4) and scored the most shorthanded goals (16) in the league.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L | October 4, 1996 | 3–4 | @ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1996–97 1996–97 Edmonton Oilers season The 1996–97 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 18th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 30–44–8 record, earning 68 points, in the 1995–96 season, failing to qualify for the post-season for the 4th straight season.... ) |
0–1–0 |
| 2 | L | October 6, 1996 | 0–3 | @ Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1996–97 1996–97 Calgary Flames season The 1996–97 Calgary Flames season was the 17th National Hockey League season in Calgary. It was another season of decline, as the Flames began the rebuilding process after remaining near the top of the league standings for nearly a decade... ) |
0–2–0 |
| 3 | W | October 9, 1996 | 2–1 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1996–97 1996–97 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Canucks failed to qualify for the playoffs by 3 points, this is the first of 4 seasons that the Canucks failed to qualify.-Player stats:... ) |
1–2–0 |
| 4 | L | October 12, 1996 | 1–6 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1996–97 1996–97 Detroit Red Wings season The 1996–97 Detroit Red Wings season was the 71st National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The highlight of the Red Wings season was winning the Stanley Cup, their first since 1955.... ) |
1–3–0 |
| 5 | L | October 15, 1996 | 0–4 | Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (1996–97 1996–97 Tampa Bay Lightning season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; 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-External links:... ) |
1–4–0 |
| 6 | W | October 17, 1996 | 4–1 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1996–97 1996–97 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1996–97 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 30th in the National Hockey League. This was the final season for Mario Lemieux before his first retirement.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
2–4–0 |
| 7 | W | October 18, 1996 | 4–1 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1996–97 1996–97 Washington Capitals season The 1996–97 Washington Capitals season was the team's twenty-third season of play. The Capitals finished fifth in the division, and ninth in the conference, and failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
3–4–0 |
| 8 | W | October 24, 1996 | 6–3 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1996–97 1996–97 Montreal Canadiens season The 1996–97 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 88th season. On October 16, the Canadiens scored three short-handed goals in a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames. The Canadiens qualified for the playoffs despite a sub-.500 season... ) |
4–4–0 |
| 9 | W | October 26, 1996 | 6–3 | Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1996–97 1996–97 Hartford Whalers season The 1996–97 Hartford Whalers season was the twenty-fifth season of the franchise and the eighteenth and final season in Hartford. The Whalers would move to Greensboro, North Carolina the next season to become the Carolina Hurricanes.... ) |
5–4–0 |
| 10 | L | October 27, 1996 | 4–6 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1996–97 1996–97 New York Rangers season The 1996–97 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 71st season. The highlight of the season was that it was Wayne Gretzky’s first season in New York.-Schedule and Results:The 1996–97 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 71st season... ) |
5–5–0 |
| 11 | L | October 30, 1996 | 0–2 | @ Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... (1996–97 1996–97 Dallas Stars season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; 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... ) |
5–6–0 |
| 12 | W | November 1, 1996 | 4–2 | @ St. Louis Blues (1996–97 1996–97 St. Louis Blues season The highlight of the 1996–97 St. Louis Blues season was, after losing Wayne Gretzky the Blues were in turmoil as an ugly public feud between Brett Hull and Coach Mike Keenan developed... ) |
6–6–0 |
| 13 | T | November 2, 1996 | 0–0 OT | @ Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... (1996–97 1996–97 Colorado Avalanche season The 1996–97 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's second season.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; 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... ) |
6–6–1 |
| 14 | L | November 7, 1996 | 2–5 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1996–97 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 30th season in the National Hockey League .Though Eric Lindros missed 30 games in 1996–97, John LeClair still managed to score 50 goals for the second consecutive year... ) |
6–7–1 |
| 15 | L | November 9, 1996 | 3–4 OT | @ Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1996–97 1996–97 Hartford Whalers season The 1996–97 Hartford Whalers season was the twenty-fifth season of the franchise and the eighteenth and final season in Hartford. The Whalers would move to Greensboro, North Carolina the next season to become the Carolina Hurricanes.... ) |
6–8–1 |
| 16 | W | November 11, 1996 | 3–2 OT | Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (1996–97 1996–97 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:Following their remarkable run to the Stanley Cup Finals in the 1996 playoffs, the Panthers qualified for the 1997 Stanley Cup playoffs. As the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, they played the fifth seeded New York Rangers... ) |
7–8–1 |
| 17 | L | November 12, 1996 | 0–3 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1996–97 1996–97 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1996–97 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 30th in the National Hockey League. This was the final season for Mario Lemieux before his first retirement.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
7–9–1 |
| 18 | W | November 14, 1996 | 5–4 | Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... (1996–97 1996–97 Colorado Avalanche season The 1996–97 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's second season.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; 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... ) |
8–9–1 |
| 19 | L | November 19, 1996 | 3–4 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 Toronto Maple Leafs season The Maple Leafs entered the 1996-1997 NHL season with the hopes of making the postseason for the fifth consecutive year. Mike Murphy was hired prior to the season as the head coach replacing interim coach Nick Beverley. The team played mediocre for most of the season and missed the playoffs for the... ) |
8–10–1 |
| 20 | W | November 21, 1996 | 6–3 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 Toronto Maple Leafs season The Maple Leafs entered the 1996-1997 NHL season with the hopes of making the postseason for the fifth consecutive year. Mike Murphy was hired prior to the season as the head coach replacing interim coach Nick Beverley. The team played mediocre for most of the season and missed the playoffs for the... ) |
9–10–1 |
| 21 | W | November 23, 1996 | 3–2 OT | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1996–97 1996–97 Boston Bruins season The 1996–97 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins' 73rd season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Bruins slipped to last place in the Northeast Division and missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
10–10–1 |
| 22 | L | November 26, 1996 | 3–4 | @ Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (1996–97 1996–97 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:Following their remarkable run to the Stanley Cup Finals in the 1996 playoffs, the Panthers qualified for the 1997 Stanley Cup playoffs. As the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, they played the fifth seeded New York Rangers... ) |
10–11–1 |
| 23 | W | November 27, 1996 | 3–0 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (1996–97 1996–97 Tampa Bay Lightning season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; 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-External links:... ) |
11–11–1 |
| 24 | W | November 29, 1996 | 3–0 | Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 Ottawa Senators season The 1996–97 Ottawa Senators season was a season of great improvement by the club, as the team finished out of last place in the NHL for the first time in team history, and went on to qualify for the 1997 Stanley Cup Playoffs as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference... ) |
12–11–1 |
| 25 | W | November 30, 1996 | 3–2 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 New York Islanders season The 1996-97 New York Islanders season was the 25th in the franchise's history. It saw the withdrawal of the "Fisherman" logo from 1995 at the start of the season and the return of the original logo.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
13–11–1 |
| 26 | L | December 4, 1996 | 6–7 OT | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1996–97 1996–97 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Canucks failed to qualify for the playoffs by 3 points, this is the first of 4 seasons that the Canucks failed to qualify.-Player stats:... ) |
13–12–1 |
| 27 | T | December 6, 1996 | 1–1 OT | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1996–97 1996–97 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 1996–97 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the fourth season in franchise history. The team qualified for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.-Game log:-Playoffs:The Mighty Ducks qualified for the playoffs for the first time... ) |
13–12–2 |
| 28 | L | December 7, 1996 | 4–6 | @ Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1996–97 1996–97 Hartford Whalers season The 1996–97 Hartford Whalers season was the twenty-fifth season of the franchise and the eighteenth and final season in Hartford. The Whalers would move to Greensboro, North Carolina the next season to become the Carolina Hurricanes.... ) |
13–13–2 |
| 29 | W | December 11, 1996 | 3–2 OT | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1996–97 1996–97 Montreal Canadiens season The 1996–97 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 88th season. On October 16, the Canadiens scored three short-handed goals in a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames. The Canadiens qualified for the playoffs despite a sub-.500 season... ) |
14–13–2 |
| 30 | L | December 13, 1996 | 0–3 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1996–97 1996–97 New York Rangers season The 1996–97 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 71st season. The highlight of the season was that it was Wayne Gretzky’s first season in New York.-Schedule and Results:The 1996–97 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 71st season... ) |
14–14–2 |
| 31 | W | December 14, 1996 | 4–0 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1996–97 1996–97 Boston Bruins season The 1996–97 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins' 73rd season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Bruins slipped to last place in the Northeast Division and missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
15–14–2 |
| 32 | W | December 18, 1996 | 5–3 | Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (1996–97 1996–97 Tampa Bay Lightning season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; 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-External links:... ) |
16–14–2 |
| 33 | W | December 20, 1996 | 6–2 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 Los Angeles Kings season The 1996–97 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' thirtieth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings failed to make the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
17–14–2 |
| 34 | W | December 21, 1996 | 3–2 | @ Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 Ottawa Senators season The 1996–97 Ottawa Senators season was a season of great improvement by the club, as the team finished out of last place in the NHL for the first time in team history, and went on to qualify for the 1997 Stanley Cup Playoffs as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference... ) |
18–14–2 |
| 35 | T | December 23, 1996 | 0–0 OT | @ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 New Jersey Devils season The 1996–97 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 15th in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils captured the Atlantic Division title and finished first in the Eastern Conference, but fell in the second round of the playoffs to their arch-rivals, the... ) |
18–14–3 |
| 36 | W | December 26, 1996 | 5–1 | Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1996–97 1996–97 Hartford Whalers season The 1996–97 Hartford Whalers season was the twenty-fifth season of the franchise and the eighteenth and final season in Hartford. The Whalers would move to Greensboro, North Carolina the next season to become the Carolina Hurricanes.... ) |
19–14–3 |
| 37 | L | December 28, 1996 | 0–2 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1996–97 1996–97 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1996–97 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 30th in the National Hockey League. This was the final season for Mario Lemieux before his first retirement.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
19–15–3 |
| 38 | W | December 31, 1996 | 6–5 | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 New Jersey Devils season The 1996–97 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 15th in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils captured the Atlantic Division title and finished first in the Eastern Conference, but fell in the second round of the playoffs to their arch-rivals, the... ) |
20–15–3 |
| 39 | T | January 3, 1997 | 2–2 OT | St. Louis Blues (1996–97 1996–97 St. Louis Blues season The highlight of the 1996–97 St. Louis Blues season was, after losing Wayne Gretzky the Blues were in turmoil as an ugly public feud between Brett Hull and Coach Mike Keenan developed... ) |
20–15–4 |
| 40 | W | January 5, 1997 | 5–1 | Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... (1996–97 1996–97 Phoenix Coyotes season The 1996–97 season was the Coyotes' first in Phoenix.-NHL Draft:-Regular season:The Winnipeg Jets team was sold to Phoenix businessmen Steven Gluckstern and Richard Burke, and in 1996, the club moved to Arizona and became the Phoenix Coyotes.... ) |
21–15–4 |
| 41 | T | January 7, 1997 | 1–1 OT | @ San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 San Jose Sharks season The 1996–97 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' sixth season of operation in the National Hockey League. On October 18, the Sharks scored three short-handed goals in a 4-1 win over the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim... ) |
21–15–5 |
| 42 | L | January 9, 1997 | 3–6 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 Los Angeles Kings season The 1996–97 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' thirtieth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings failed to make the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
21–16–5 |
| 43 | L | January 10, 1997 | 2–5 | @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1996–97 1996–97 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 1996–97 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the fourth season in franchise history. The team qualified for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.-Game log:-Playoffs:The Mighty Ducks qualified for the playoffs for the first time... ) |
21–17–5 |
| 44 | W | January 12, 1997 | 3–2 OT | @ Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... (1996–97 1996–97 Phoenix Coyotes season The 1996–97 season was the Coyotes' first in Phoenix.-NHL Draft:-Regular season:The Winnipeg Jets team was sold to Phoenix businessmen Steven Gluckstern and Richard Burke, and in 1996, the club moved to Arizona and became the Phoenix Coyotes.... ) |
22–17–5 |
| 45 | W | January 15, 1997 | 2–1 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 New York Islanders season The 1996-97 New York Islanders season was the 25th in the franchise's history. It saw the withdrawal of the "Fisherman" logo from 1995 at the start of the season and the return of the original logo.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
23–17–5 |
| 46 | W | January 20, 1997 | 2–1 | Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1996–97 1996–97 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-Player stats:*April 24, 1997: Patrick Roy of the Colorado Avalanche shut out Chicago by a score of 7-0. He earned his 89th postseason victory and became the goalie with the most postseason wins, surpassing the old record set by New York Islanders goalie Billy Smith.-External links:... ) |
24–17–5 |
| 47 | W | January 22, 1997 | 6–1 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1996–97 1996–97 Montreal Canadiens season The 1996–97 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 88th season. On October 16, the Canadiens scored three short-handed goals in a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames. The Canadiens qualified for the playoffs despite a sub-.500 season... ) |
25–17–5 |
| 48 | L | January 24, 1997 | 1–3 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1996–97 1996–97 Edmonton Oilers season The 1996–97 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 18th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 30–44–8 record, earning 68 points, in the 1995–96 season, failing to qualify for the post-season for the 4th straight season.... ) |
25–18–5 |
| 49 | L | January 25, 1997 | 1–5 | Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1996–97 1996–97 Hartford Whalers season The 1996–97 Hartford Whalers season was the twenty-fifth season of the franchise and the eighteenth and final season in Hartford. The Whalers would move to Greensboro, North Carolina the next season to become the Carolina Hurricanes.... ) |
25–19–5 |
| 50 | W | January 29, 1997 | 3–1 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1996–97 1996–97 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1996–97 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 30th in the National Hockey League. This was the final season for Mario Lemieux before his first retirement.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
26–19–5 |
| 51 | W | January 31, 1997 | 3–1 | Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... (1996–97 1996–97 Dallas Stars season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; 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... ) |
27–19–5 |
| 52 | T | February 2, 1997 | 2–2 OT | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1996–97 1996–97 Washington Capitals season The 1996–97 Washington Capitals season was the team's twenty-third season of play. The Capitals finished fifth in the division, and ninth in the conference, and failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
27–19–6 |
| 53 | T | February 4, 1997 | 1–1 OT | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1996–97 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 30th season in the National Hockey League .Though Eric Lindros missed 30 games in 1996–97, John LeClair still managed to score 50 goals for the second consecutive year... ) |
27–19–7 |
| 54 | T | February 6, 1997 | 1–1 OT | Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (1996–97 1996–97 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:Following their remarkable run to the Stanley Cup Finals in the 1996 playoffs, the Panthers qualified for the 1997 Stanley Cup playoffs. As the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, they played the fifth seeded New York Rangers... ) |
27–19–8 |
| 55 | W | February 8, 1997 | 3–1 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (1996–97 1996–97 Tampa Bay Lightning season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; 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-External links:... ) |
28–19–8 |
| 56 | W | February 9, 1997 | 2–1 | Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 Ottawa Senators season The 1996–97 Ottawa Senators season was a season of great improvement by the club, as the team finished out of last place in the NHL for the first time in team history, and went on to qualify for the 1997 Stanley Cup Playoffs as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference... ) |
29–19–8 |
| 57 | T | February 12, 1997 | 2–2 OT | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1996–97 1996–97 Montreal Canadiens season The 1996–97 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 88th season. On October 16, the Canadiens scored three short-handed goals in a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames. The Canadiens qualified for the playoffs despite a sub-.500 season... ) |
29–19–9 |
| 58 | W | February 16, 1997 | 6–2 | San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 San Jose Sharks season The 1996–97 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' sixth season of operation in the National Hockey League. On October 18, the Sharks scored three short-handed goals in a 4-1 win over the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim... ) |
30–19–9 |
| 59 | T | February 18, 1997 | 5–5 OT | Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1996–97 1996–97 Calgary Flames season The 1996–97 Calgary Flames season was the 17th National Hockey League season in Calgary. It was another season of decline, as the Flames began the rebuilding process after remaining near the top of the league standings for nearly a decade... ) |
30–19–10 |
| 60 | W | February 21, 1997 | 5–2 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 New York Islanders season The 1996-97 New York Islanders season was the 25th in the franchise's history. It saw the withdrawal of the "Fisherman" logo from 1995 at the start of the season and the return of the original logo.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
31–19–10 |
| 61 | W | February 23, 1997 | 5–1 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1996–97 1996–97 Boston Bruins season The 1996–97 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins' 73rd season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Bruins slipped to last place in the Northeast Division and missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
32–19–10 |
| 62 | L | February 27, 1997 | 1–4 | @ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 New Jersey Devils season The 1996–97 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 15th in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils captured the Atlantic Division title and finished first in the Eastern Conference, but fell in the second round of the playoffs to their arch-rivals, the... ) |
32–20–10 |
| 63 | W | March 1, 1997 | 3–1 | @ Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 Ottawa Senators season The 1996–97 Ottawa Senators season was a season of great improvement by the club, as the team finished out of last place in the NHL for the first time in team history, and went on to qualify for the 1997 Stanley Cup Playoffs as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference... ) |
33–20–10 |
| 64 | W | March 5, 1997 | 4–2 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1996–97 1996–97 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1996–97 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 30th in the National Hockey League. This was the final season for Mario Lemieux before his first retirement.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
34–20–10 |
| 65 | T | March 8, 1997 | 3–3 OT | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1996–97 1996–97 Montreal Canadiens season The 1996–97 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 88th season. On October 16, the Canadiens scored three short-handed goals in a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames. The Canadiens qualified for the playoffs despite a sub-.500 season... ) |
34–20–11 |
| 66 | L | March 9, 1997 | 1–4 | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 New Jersey Devils season The 1996–97 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 15th in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils captured the Atlantic Division title and finished first in the Eastern Conference, but fell in the second round of the playoffs to their arch-rivals, the... ) |
34–21–11 |
| 67 | W | March 11, 1997 | 3–2 OT | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1996–97 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 30th season in the National Hockey League .Though Eric Lindros missed 30 games in 1996–97, John LeClair still managed to score 50 goals for the second consecutive year... ) |
35–21–11 |
| 68 | W | March 15, 1997 | 7–5 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1996–97 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 30th season in the National Hockey League .Though Eric Lindros missed 30 games in 1996–97, John LeClair still managed to score 50 goals for the second consecutive year... ) |
36–21–11 |
| 69 | W | March 17, 1997 | 5–1 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1996–97 1996–97 Boston Bruins season The 1996–97 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins' 73rd season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Bruins slipped to last place in the Northeast Division and missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
37–21–11 |
| 70 | L | March 18, 1997 | 3–5 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1996–97 1996–97 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1996–97 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 30th in the National Hockey League. This was the final season for Mario Lemieux before his first retirement.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
37–22–11 |
| 71 | W | March 21, 1997 | 4–1 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1996–97 1996–97 Washington Capitals season The 1996–97 Washington Capitals season was the team's twenty-third season of play. The Capitals finished fifth in the division, and ninth in the conference, and failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
38–22–11 |
| 72 | L | March 22, 1997 | 2–3 | @ Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (1996–97 1996–97 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:Following their remarkable run to the Stanley Cup Finals in the 1996 playoffs, the Panthers qualified for the 1997 Stanley Cup playoffs. As the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, they played the fifth seeded New York Rangers... ) |
38–23–11 |
| 73 | L | March 26, 1997 | 2–3 OT | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 New York Islanders season The 1996-97 New York Islanders season was the 25th in the franchise's history. It saw the withdrawal of the "Fisherman" logo from 1995 at the start of the season and the return of the original logo.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
38–24–11 |
| 74 | L | March 28, 1997 | 1–2 OT | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1996–97 1996–97 Detroit Red Wings season The 1996–97 Detroit Red Wings season was the 71st National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The highlight of the Red Wings season was winning the Stanley Cup, their first since 1955.... ) |
38–25–11 |
| 75 | L | March 30, 1997 | 2–3 | @ Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1996–97 1996–97 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-Player stats:*April 24, 1997: Patrick Roy of the Colorado Avalanche shut out Chicago by a score of 7-0. He earned his 89th postseason victory and became the goalie with the most postseason wins, surpassing the old record set by New York Islanders goalie Billy Smith.-External links:... ) |
38–26–11 |
| 76 | T | April 1, 1997 | 1–1 OT | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1996–97 1996–97 New York Rangers season The 1996–97 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 71st season. The highlight of the season was that it was Wayne Gretzky’s first season in New York.-Schedule and Results:The 1996–97 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 71st season... ) |
38–26–12 |
| 77 | L | April 2, 1997 | 0–2 | Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 Ottawa Senators season The 1996–97 Ottawa Senators season was a season of great improvement by the club, as the team finished out of last place in the NHL for the first time in team history, and went on to qualify for the 1997 Stanley Cup Playoffs as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference... ) |
38–27–12 |
| 78 | W | April 4, 1997 | 5–1 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1996–97 1996–97 New York Rangers season The 1996–97 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 71st season. The highlight of the season was that it was Wayne Gretzky’s first season in New York.-Schedule and Results:The 1996–97 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 71st season... ) |
39–27–12 |
| 79 | L | April 7, 1997 | 2–4 | @ Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1996–97 1996–97 Hartford Whalers season The 1996–97 Hartford Whalers season was the twenty-fifth season of the franchise and the eighteenth and final season in Hartford. The Whalers would move to Greensboro, North Carolina the next season to become the Carolina Hurricanes.... ) |
39–28–12 |
| 80 | W | April 10, 1997 | 5–1 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1996–97 1996–97 Boston Bruins season The 1996–97 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins' 73rd season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Bruins slipped to last place in the Northeast Division and missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
40–28–12 |
| 81 | L | April 12, 1997 | 0–1 | @ Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1996–97 1996–97 Ottawa Senators season The 1996–97 Ottawa Senators season was a season of great improvement by the club, as the team finished out of last place in the NHL for the first time in team history, and went on to qualify for the 1997 Stanley Cup Playoffs as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference... ) |
40–29–12 |
| 82 | L | April 13, 1997 | 3–8 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1996–97 1996–97 Washington Capitals season The 1996–97 Washington Capitals season was the team's twenty-third season of play. The Capitals finished fifth in the division, and ninth in the conference, and failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
40–30–12 |
Playoffs
The Sabres defeated the Ottawa SenatorsOttawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
in the first round, but lost to the Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
in the second round.
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 82 | 27 | 26 | 53 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 6 | |
| C | 81 | 22 | 29 | 51 | 54 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
| RW | 73 | 28 | 22 | 50 | 48 | |||||
| 8 | 0 | 5 | ||||||||
| C | 79 | 20 | 29 | 49 | 80 | 26 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
| RW | 81 | 22 | 26 | 48 | 32 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 3 | |
| RW | 79 | 13 | 32 | 45 | 36 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |
| RW | 68 | 19 | 24 | 43 | 249 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 71 | 4 | 34 | 38 | 102 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| LW | 82 | 15 | 21 | 36 | 71 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| D | 80 | 7 | 28 | 35 | 95 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| LW | 55 | 10 | 21 | 31 | 20 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| D | 62 | 11 | 19 | 30 | 43 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 82 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 112 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 77 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 51 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| LW | 12 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| RW | 82 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 286 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 43 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 13 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 4 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 31 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 77 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 225 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C/LW | 28 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| LW | 42 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 106 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| C | 45 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 64 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C/LW | 25 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| RW | 18 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 67 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4037 | 67 | 37 | 20 | 10 | 153 | 2.27 | 5 | 2177 | 2024 | .930 | |
| 789 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 39 | 2.97 | 0 | 447 | 408 | .913 | |
| 159 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3.77 | 0 | 98 | 88 | .898 | |
| Team: | 4985 | 82 | 40 | 30 | 12 | 202 | 2.43 | 5 | 2722 | 2520 | .926 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 12 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| RW | 11 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 6 | |||||
| 3 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 12 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | |||||
| 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 | |||||
| 3 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 12 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 12 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| RW | 12 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| RW | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 11 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 32 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| D | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 570 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 26 | 2.74 | 1 | 334 | 308 | .922 | |
| 153 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1.96 | 0 | 68 | 63 | .926 | |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1.000 | |
| Team: | 728 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 31 | 2.55 | 1 | 406 | 375 | .924 |
Note: Pos = Position; 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
- Dominik HasekDominik HašekDominik Hašek is a Czech ice hockey goaltender who is currently with HC Spartak Moscow of the KHL.In his 16-season National Hockey League career, he played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, and the Ottawa Senators. During his years in Buffalo, he became one of the...
, Hart Memorial Trophy - Dominik Hasek, Lester B. Pearson Award
- Dominik Hasek, Vezina Trophy
- Dominik Hasek, NHL First Team All-Star
- Seymour Knox, Lester Patrick TrophyLester Patrick TrophyThe Lester Patrick Trophy has been presented by the National Hockey League and USA Hockey since 1966 to honor a recipient's contribution to ice hockey in the United States. It is considered a non-NHL trophy because it may be awarded to players, coaches, officials, and other personnel outside the NHL...
- Pat LafontainePat LaFontainePatrick Michael LaFontaine is an American former ice hockey center in the National Hockey League who spent his entire career playing for the league's New York-based teams; LaFontaine skated for the New York Islanders from 1983 until 1991, the Buffalo Sabres from 1991 until 1997, and the New York...
, Lester Patrick TrophyLester Patrick TrophyThe Lester Patrick Trophy has been presented by the National Hockey League and USA Hockey since 1966 to honor a recipient's contribution to ice hockey in the United States. It is considered a non-NHL trophy because it may be awarded to players, coaches, officials, and other personnel outside the NHL... - Mike Peca, Frank J. Selke TrophyFrank J. Selke TrophyThe Frank J. Selke Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League forward who demonstrates the most skill in the defensive component of the game. The winner is selected by a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association following the regular season. It has been awarded 33 times to...
NHL All-Star Game
47th National Hockey League All-Star Game
The 47th National Hockey League All-Star Game took place on January 18, 1997 at the San Jose Arena. The final score was Eastern Conference 11, Western Conference 7. This game was originally scheduled for the 1994-95 season, but was cancelled due to the 1994-95 NHL lockout.-Super Skills...
- Dominik Hasek, Eastern Conference