1997–98 Pittsburgh Penguins season
Encyclopedia
The 1997–98 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 31st in the National Hockey League
. It was their first season under head coach Kevin Constantine
and first after the first retirement of Mario Lemieux
.
Goaltending
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;
at the Civic Arena
in Pittsburgh: Round
of the East Coast Hockey League
finished last overall in the Northern Conference with a record of 23-41-6.
The AHL's
Syracuse Crunch
finished in third place in the Empire State Division with a record of 35-32-11-2 record. They were eliminated by the Hamilton Bulldogs
in the first round of the playoffs.
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...
. It was their first season under head coach Kevin Constantine
Kevin Constantine
Kevin Lars Constantine has coached hockey teams in the NHL, IHL, and numerous major junior hockey leagues. He is coach of HC Ambri-Piotta in the Swiss National League A.-Playing career:...
and first after the first retirement of Mario Lemieux
Mario Lemieux
Mario Lemieux, OC, CQ is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is acknowledged to be one of the best players of all time. He played 17 seasons as a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League between 1984 and 2006...
.
Schedule and results
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | October 1, 1997 | 3–3 OT | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Los Angeles Kings season The 1997–98 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' thirty-first season of operation in the National Hockey League. On April 11, the Kings scored three short-handed goals in 4-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The Kings qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to St. Louis.-Schedule... ) |
0–0–1 |
| 2 | W | October 3, 1997 | 4–3 | @ Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (1997–98 1997–98 Carolina Hurricanes season The 1997–98 Carolina Hurricanes season was the first for the franchise in North Carolina after leaving Hartford. The team finished sub-.500 and failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:... ) |
1–0–1 |
| 3 | L | October 4, 1997 | 3–5 | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:After making the Stanley Cup playoffs in 1997, the Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs in 1998.-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... ) |
1–1–1 |
| 4 | L | October 8, 1997 | 0–3 | 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 ... (1997–98 1997–98 Montreal Canadiens season The 1997–98 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 89th season of play. The Canadiens made the playoffs and advanced to the Conference semi-final after winning 4 games to 2 in Conference quarter-final against Pittsburgh Penguins before being swept 4 games to 0 by the Buffalo Sabres.-Game... ) |
1–2–1 |
| 5 | L | October 9, 1997 | 1–3 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1997–98 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 31st season in the National Hockey League .The man picked to replace Terry Murray, Wayne Cashman, was deemed ill-suited for the job as the Flyers played inconsistently throughout the 1997–98 season and so Roger Neilson was hired in... ) |
1–3–1 |
| 6 | W | October 11, 1997 | 4–1 | Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (1997–98 1997–98 Carolina Hurricanes season The 1997–98 Carolina Hurricanes season was the first for the franchise in North Carolina after leaving Hartford. The team finished sub-.500 and failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:... ) |
2–3–1 |
| 7 | W | October 14, 1997 | 1–0 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 New York Rangers season The 1997–98 New York Rangers season was the 72nd season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers posted a 25–39–18 record in the regular season and finished in fifth place in the Atlantic Division... ) |
3–3–1 |
| 8 | T | October 15, 1997 | 1–1 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 ... (1997–98 1997–98 Montreal Canadiens season The 1997–98 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 89th season of play. The Canadiens made the playoffs and advanced to the Conference semi-final after winning 4 games to 2 in Conference quarter-final against Pittsburgh Penguins before being swept 4 games to 0 by the Buffalo Sabres.-Game... ) |
3–3–2 |
| 9 | W | October 17, 1997 | 4–1 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 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:... ) |
4–3–2 |
| 10 | W | October 19, 1997 | 4–1 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:After making the Stanley Cup playoffs in 1997, the Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs in 1998.-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... ) |
5–3–2 |
| 11 | W | October 22, 1997 | 5–2 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 San Jose Sharks season The 1997–98 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' seventh season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Sharks qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Dallas Stars.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
6–3–2 |
| 12 | L | October 24, 1997 | 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 .... (1997–98 1997–98 Edmonton Oilers season The 1997–98 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 19th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 36–37–9 record in 1996–97, earning their first playoff spot in 5 seasons... ) |
6–4–2 |
| 13 | W | October 25, 1997 | 3–2 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,... (1997–98 1997–98 Vancouver Canucks season The 1997–98 Vancouver Canucks season was the teams 28th season in the National Hockey League. After missing the playoffs the season before, the team responded by signing Mark Messier to a three-year contract. The signing of Messier did little to improve the team as they finished even worse than the... ) |
7–4–2 |
| 14 | L | October 28, 1997 | 3–6 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Calgary Flames season The 1997–98 Calgary Flames season was the 18th National Hockey League season in Calgary. After a disappointing 1996–97 season, the Flames looked to newly hired coach Brian Sutter to return the Flames to the playoffs.... ) |
7–5–2 |
| 15 | W | November 1, 1997 | 7–6 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,... (1997–98 1997–98 Vancouver Canucks season The 1997–98 Vancouver Canucks season was the teams 28th season in the National Hockey League. After missing the playoffs the season before, the team responded by signing Mark Messier to a three-year contract. The signing of Messier did little to improve the team as they finished even worse than the... ) |
8–5–2 |
| 16 | L | November 2, 1997 | 1–3 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
8–6–2 |
| 17 | L | November 5, 1997 | 2–5 | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Dallas Stars season The 1997–98 Dallas Stars season was Star's fifth season. The aspect of the season was winning the Presidents' Trophy.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
8–7–2 |
| 18 | T | November 7, 1997 | 1–1 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Detroit Red Wings season The 1997–98 Detroit Red Wings season was the 72nd National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The highlight of the Red Wings season was winning the Stanley Cup.-NHL Draft:-Sergei Fedorov's Holdout:... ) |
8–7–3 |
| 19 | T | November 8, 1997 | 2–2 OT | Buffalo Sabres 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:... (1997–98 1997–98 Buffalo Sabres season On March 19, the Sabres scored three short-handed goals in a 6-1 win over the Florida Panthers.-Game log:-Eastern Conference Quarter-finals:-Eastern Conference Semi-Finals:-Eastern Conference Finals:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:... ) |
8–7–4 |
| 20 | L | November 12, 1997 | 1–4 | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Washington Capitals season The 1997–98 Washington Capitals season saw the team reach the 1998 Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in club history. Peter Bondra's 52 goals led the team, veterans Dale Hunter, Joe Juneau, and Adam Oates returned to old form, and Olaf Kolzig had a solid .920 save percentage as the Caps got... ) |
8–8–4 |
| 21 | L | November 14, 1997 | 1–3 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 New York Rangers season The 1997–98 New York Rangers season was the 72nd season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers posted a 25–39–18 record in the regular season and finished in fifth place in the Atlantic Division... ) |
8–9–4 |
| 22 | W | November 15, 1997 | 5–0 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1997-98 NHL season was the Toronto Maple Leafs last full season at Maple Leaf Gardens. Just a few days before the season's start, Mats Sundin became their 16th Captain and their first European Captain in their 80 year history.-Game log:-Regular season:... ) |
9–9–4 |
| 23 | T | November 19, 1997 | 3–3 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Boston Bruins season The 1997–98 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 74th season. The season involved drafting Joe Thornton first overall.-NHL Draft:Boston's picks at the 1997 NHL Entry Draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
9–9–5 |
| 24 | W | November 20, 1997 | 2–0 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Ottawa Senators season The 1997–98 Ottawa Senators season would see the Senators face the challenge of improving on their very successful 1996–97 season, when they made the playoffs for the first time in team history... ) |
10–9–5 |
| 25 | W | November 22, 1997 | 4–3 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... (1997–98 1997–98 New York Rangers season The 1997–98 New York Rangers season was the 72nd season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers posted a 25–39–18 record in the regular season and finished in fifth place in the Atlantic Division... ) |
11–9–5 |
| 26 | W | November 24, 1997 | 5–1 | Buffalo Sabres 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:... (1997–98 1997–98 Buffalo Sabres season On March 19, the Sabres scored three short-handed goals in a 6-1 win over the Florida Panthers.-Game log:-Eastern Conference Quarter-finals:-Eastern Conference Semi-Finals:-Eastern Conference Finals:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:... ) |
12–9–5 |
| 27 | W | November 26, 1997 | 3–2 | Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (1997–98 1997–98 Carolina Hurricanes season The 1997–98 Carolina Hurricanes season was the first for the franchise in North Carolina after leaving Hartford. The team finished sub-.500 and failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:... ) |
13–9–5 |
| 28 | W | November 29, 1997 | 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 ... (1997–98 1997–98 Montreal Canadiens season The 1997–98 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 89th season of play. The Canadiens made the playoffs and advanced to the Conference semi-final after winning 4 games to 2 in Conference quarter-final against Pittsburgh Penguins before being swept 4 games to 0 by the Buffalo Sabres.-Game... ) |
14–9–5 |
| 29 | W | December 1, 1997 | 1–0 | @ 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 ... (1997–98 1997–98 Montreal Canadiens season The 1997–98 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 89th season of play. The Canadiens made the playoffs and advanced to the Conference semi-final after winning 4 games to 2 in Conference quarter-final against Pittsburgh Penguins before being swept 4 games to 0 by the Buffalo Sabres.-Game... ) |
15–9–5 |
| 30 | L | December 4, 1997 | 0–4 | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 New Jersey Devils season The 1997–98 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 16th in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils won the Atlantic Division title, but were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Ottawa Senators.... ) |
15–10–5 |
| 31 | W | December 6, 1997 | 5–2 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1997–98 1997–98 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 1997–98 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the fifth season in franchise history. The Ducks finished sixth in the Pacific and missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending- See also :* Mighty Ducks of Anaheim... ) |
16–10–5 |
| 32 | W | December 9, 1997 | 2–1 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Los Angeles Kings season The 1997–98 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' thirty-first season of operation in the National Hockey League. On April 11, the Kings scored three short-handed goals in 4-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The Kings qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to St. Louis.-Schedule... ) |
17–10–5 |
| 33 | W | December 10, 1997 | 3–0 | @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1997–98 1997–98 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 1997–98 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the fifth season in franchise history. The Ducks finished sixth in the Pacific and missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending- See also :* Mighty Ducks of Anaheim... ) |
18–10–5 |
| 34 | T | December 12, 1997 | 2–2 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.... (1997–98 1997–98 Phoenix Coyotes season The 1997–98 Phoenix Coyotes season was the Coyotes' second season in Phoenix. The Coyotes made the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
18–10–6 |
| 35 | T | December 16, 1997 | 1–1 OT | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 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:... ) |
18–10–7 |
| 36 | T | December 19, 1997 | 3–3 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Colorado Avalanche season The 1997–98 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's third 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... ) |
18–10–8 |
| 37 | L | December 20, 1997 | 1–4 | @ St. Louis Blues (1997–98 1997–98 St. Louis Blues season The highlight of the 1997–98 St. Louis Blues season would mark an end of an era as Brett Hull was not re-signed following the season.-Offseason:... ) |
18–11–8 |
| 38 | W | December 26, 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Washington Capitals season The 1997–98 Washington Capitals season saw the team reach the 1998 Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in club history. Peter Bondra's 52 goals led the team, veterans Dale Hunter, Joe Juneau, and Adam Oates returned to old form, and Olaf Kolzig had a solid .920 save percentage as the Caps got... ) |
19–11–8 |
| 39 | L | December 27, 1997 | 0–1 | 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 ... (1997–98 1997–98 Montreal Canadiens season The 1997–98 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 89th season of play. The Canadiens made the playoffs and advanced to the Conference semi-final after winning 4 games to 2 in Conference quarter-final against Pittsburgh Penguins before being swept 4 games to 0 by the Buffalo Sabres.-Game... ) |
19–12–8 |
| 40 | W | December 29, 1997 | 5–1 | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 New York Islanders season The 1997-98 New York Islanders season was the 26th season in the franchise's history.-Offseason:In June 1997, New York Islanders general manager Mike Milbury extended an invitation to Cammi Granato to attend Islanders training camp... ) |
20–12–8 |
| 41 | W | December 31, 1997 | 3–2 | Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (1997–98 1997–98 Carolina Hurricanes season The 1997–98 Carolina Hurricanes season was the first for the franchise in North Carolina after leaving Hartford. The team finished sub-.500 and failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:... ) |
21–12–8 |
| 42 | L | January 3, 1998 | 4–5 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Colorado Avalanche season The 1997–98 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's third 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... ) |
21–13–8 |
| 43 | W | January 6, 1998 | 4–2 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 New York Islanders season The 1997-98 New York Islanders season was the 26th season in the franchise's history.-Offseason:In June 1997, New York Islanders general manager Mike Milbury extended an invitation to Cammi Granato to attend Islanders training camp... ) |
22–13–8 |
| 44 | L | January 7, 1998 | 1–3 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 New Jersey Devils season The 1997–98 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 16th in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils won the Atlantic Division title, but were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Ottawa Senators.... ) |
22–14–8 |
| 45 | W | January 10, 1998 | 4–1 | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 New Jersey Devils season The 1997–98 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 16th in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils won the Atlantic Division title, but were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Ottawa Senators.... ) |
23–14–8 |
| 46 | W | January 12, 1998 | 4–1 | @ Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (1997–98 1997–98 Carolina Hurricanes season The 1997–98 Carolina Hurricanes season was the first for the franchise in North Carolina after leaving Hartford. The team finished sub-.500 and failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:... ) |
24–14–8 |
| 47 | L | January 14, 1998 | 2–5 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Boston Bruins season The 1997–98 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 74th season. The season involved drafting Joe Thornton first overall.-NHL Draft:Boston's picks at the 1997 NHL Entry Draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
24–15–8 |
| 48 | T | January 20, 1998 | 0–0 OT | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Ottawa Senators season The 1997–98 Ottawa Senators season would see the Senators face the challenge of improving on their very successful 1996–97 season, when they made the playoffs for the first time in team history... ) |
24–15–9 |
| 49 | W | January 22, 1998 | 3–2 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 New Jersey Devils season The 1997–98 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 16th in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils won the Atlantic Division title, but were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Ottawa Senators.... ) |
25–15–9 |
| 50 | W | January 24, 1998 | 4–2 | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Boston Bruins season The 1997–98 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 74th season. The season involved drafting Joe Thornton first overall.-NHL Draft:Boston's picks at the 1997 NHL Entry Draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
26–15–9 |
| 51 | W | January 26, 1998 | 4–2 | St. Louis Blues (1997–98 1997–98 St. Louis Blues season The highlight of the 1997–98 St. Louis Blues season would mark an end of an era as Brett Hull was not re-signed following the season.-Offseason:... ) |
27–15–9 |
| 52 | T | January 28, 1998 | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Washington Capitals season The 1997–98 Washington Capitals season saw the team reach the 1998 Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in club history. Peter Bondra's 52 goals led the team, veterans Dale Hunter, Joe Juneau, and Adam Oates returned to old form, and Olaf Kolzig had a solid .920 save percentage as the Caps got... ) |
27–15–10 |
| 53 | W | January 29, 1998 | 4–2 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Boston Bruins season The 1997–98 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 74th season. The season involved drafting Joe Thornton first overall.-NHL Draft:Boston's picks at the 1997 NHL Entry Draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
28–15–10 |
| 54 | W | January 31, 1998 | 4–2 | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Detroit Red Wings season The 1997–98 Detroit Red Wings season was the 72nd National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The highlight of the Red Wings season was winning the Stanley Cup.-NHL Draft:-Sergei Fedorov's Holdout:... ) |
29–15–10 |
| 55 | L | February 2, 1998 | 2–4 | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 New York Islanders season The 1997-98 New York Islanders season was the 26th season in the franchise's history.-Offseason:In June 1997, New York Islanders general manager Mike Milbury extended an invitation to Cammi Granato to attend Islanders training camp... ) |
29–16–10 |
| 56 | T | February 4, 1998 | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Washington Capitals season The 1997–98 Washington Capitals season saw the team reach the 1998 Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in club history. Peter Bondra's 52 goals led the team, veterans Dale Hunter, Joe Juneau, and Adam Oates returned to old form, and Olaf Kolzig had a solid .920 save percentage as the Caps got... ) |
29–16–11 |
| 57 | T | February 6, 1998 | 2–2 OT | @ Buffalo Sabres 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:... (1997–98 1997–98 Buffalo Sabres season On March 19, the Sabres scored three short-handed goals in a 6-1 win over the Florida Panthers.-Game log:-Eastern Conference Quarter-finals:-Eastern Conference Semi-Finals:-Eastern Conference Finals:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:... ) |
29–16–12 |
| 58 | T | February 7, 1998 | 2–2 OT | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Ottawa Senators season The 1997–98 Ottawa Senators season would see the Senators face the challenge of improving on their very successful 1996–97 season, when they made the playoffs for the first time in team history... ) |
29–16–13 |
| 59 | W | February 25, 1998 | 6–2 | @ 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 ... (1997–98 1997–98 Montreal Canadiens season The 1997–98 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 89th season of play. The Canadiens made the playoffs and advanced to the Conference semi-final after winning 4 games to 2 in Conference quarter-final against Pittsburgh Penguins before being swept 4 games to 0 by the Buffalo Sabres.-Game... ) |
30–16–13 |
| 60 | L | February 28, 1998 | 2–6 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Boston Bruins season The 1997–98 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 74th season. The season involved drafting Joe Thornton first overall.-NHL Draft:Boston's picks at the 1997 NHL Entry Draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
30–17–13 |
| 61 | W | March 2, 1998 | 3–1 | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1997-98 NHL season was the Toronto Maple Leafs last full season at Maple Leaf Gardens. Just a few days before the season's start, Mats Sundin became their 16th Captain and their first European Captain in their 80 year history.-Game log:-Regular season:... ) |
31–17–13 |
| 62 | T | March 5, 1998 | 2–2 OT | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
31–17–14 |
| 63 | W | March 7, 1998 | 6–4 | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1997–98 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 31st season in the National Hockey League .The man picked to replace Terry Murray, Wayne Cashman, was deemed ill-suited for the job as the Flyers played inconsistently throughout the 1997–98 season and so Roger Neilson was hired in... ) |
32–17–14 |
| 64 | L | March 8, 1998 | 3–4 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1997–98 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 31st season in the National Hockey League .The man picked to replace Terry Murray, Wayne Cashman, was deemed ill-suited for the job as the Flyers played inconsistently throughout the 1997–98 season and so Roger Neilson was hired in... ) |
32–18–14 |
| 65 | W | March 11, 1998 | 4–1 | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Calgary Flames season The 1997–98 Calgary Flames season was the 18th National Hockey League season in Calgary. After a disappointing 1996–97 season, the Flames looked to newly hired coach Brian Sutter to return the Flames to the playoffs.... ) |
33–18–14 |
| 66 | W | March 14, 1998 | 2–1 | Buffalo Sabres 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:... (1997–98 1997–98 Buffalo Sabres season On March 19, the Sabres scored three short-handed goals in a 6-1 win over the Florida Panthers.-Game log:-Eastern Conference Quarter-finals:-Eastern Conference Semi-Finals:-Eastern Conference Finals:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:... ) |
34–18–14 |
| 67 | L | March 15, 1998 | 0–3 | @ Buffalo Sabres 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:... (1997–98 1997–98 Buffalo Sabres season On March 19, the Sabres scored three short-handed goals in a 6-1 win over the Florida Panthers.-Game log:-Eastern Conference Quarter-finals:-Eastern Conference Semi-Finals:-Eastern Conference Finals:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:... ) |
34–19–14 |
| 68 | W | March 18, 1998 | 4–2 | 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 .... (1997–98 1997–98 Edmonton Oilers season The 1997–98 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 19th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 36–37–9 record in 1996–97, earning their first playoff spot in 5 seasons... ) |
35–19–14 |
| 69 | W | March 21, 1998 | 4–3 | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1997–98 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 31st season in the National Hockey League .The man picked to replace Terry Murray, Wayne Cashman, was deemed ill-suited for the job as the Flyers played inconsistently throughout the 1997–98 season and so Roger Neilson was hired in... ) |
36–19–14 |
| 70 | T | March 22, 1998 | 0–0 OT | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Dallas Stars season The 1997–98 Dallas Stars season was Star's fifth season. The aspect of the season was winning the Presidents' Trophy.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
36–19–15 |
| 71 | L | March 26, 1998 | 3–4 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 New York Islanders season The 1997-98 New York Islanders season was the 26th season in the franchise's history.-Offseason:In June 1997, New York Islanders general manager Mike Milbury extended an invitation to Cammi Granato to attend Islanders training camp... ) |
36–20–15 |
| 72 | T | March 28, 1998 | 2–2 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... (1997–98 1997–98 New York Rangers season The 1997–98 New York Rangers season was the 72nd season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers posted a 25–39–18 record in the regular season and finished in fifth place in the Atlantic Division... ) |
36–20–16 |
| 73 | T | March 29, 1998 | 1–1 OT | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Ottawa Senators season The 1997–98 Ottawa Senators season would see the Senators face the challenge of improving on their very successful 1996–97 season, when they made the playoffs for the first time in team history... ) |
36–20–17 |
| 74 | L | April 1, 1998 | 2–3 | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 San Jose Sharks season The 1997–98 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' seventh season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Sharks qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Dallas Stars.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
36–21–17 |
| 75 | W | April 4, 1998 | 4–1 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 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:... ) |
37–21–17 |
| 76 | L | April 5, 1998 | 1–3 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:After making the Stanley Cup playoffs in 1997, the Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs in 1998.-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... ) |
37–22–17 |
| 77 | L | April 7, 1998 | 1–2 | 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.... (1997–98 1997–98 Phoenix Coyotes season The 1997–98 Phoenix Coyotes season was the Coyotes' second season in Phoenix. The Coyotes made the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
37–23–17 |
| 78 | L | April 9, 1998 | 1–4 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Ottawa Senators season The 1997–98 Ottawa Senators season would see the Senators face the challenge of improving on their very successful 1996–97 season, when they made the playoffs for the first time in team history... ) |
37–24–17 |
| 79 | T | April 11, 1998 | 3–3 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:After making the Stanley Cup playoffs in 1997, the Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs in 1998.-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... ) |
37–24–18 |
| 80 | W | April 15, 1998 | 5–1 | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 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:... ) |
38–24–18 |
| 81 | W | April 16, 1998 | 4–1 | @ Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (1997–98 1997–98 Carolina Hurricanes season The 1997–98 Carolina Hurricanes season was the first for the franchise in North Carolina after leaving Hartford. The team finished sub-.500 and failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:... ) |
39–24–18 |
| 82 | W | April 18, 1998 | 5–2 | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Boston Bruins season The 1997–98 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 74th season. The season involved drafting Joe Thornton first overall.-NHL Draft:Boston's picks at the 1997 NHL Entry Draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
40–24–18 |
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 77 | 35 | 67 | 102 | 64 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 8 | |
| C | 81 | 25 | 62 | 87 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | |
| C | 78 | 30 | 35 | 65 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 5 | |
| D | 74 | 19 | 29 | 48 | 66 | |||||
| 13 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||
| C | 75 | 19 | 23 | 42 | 28 | |||||
| 4 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||
| RW | 82 | 15 | 25 | 40 | 59 | |||||
| 4 | 0 | 4 | ||||||||
| D | 76 | 6 | 27 | 33 | 42 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| RW | 76 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 8 | |||||
| 2 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||
| C | 56 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 35 | |||||
| 5 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| C | 51 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| LW | 58 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 54 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 71 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 46 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 73 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 109 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| C | 50 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| D | 81 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 127 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| RW | 30 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 12 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 46 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 43 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 29 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 12 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 82 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 112 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 37 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 79 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 181 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 34 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 39 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 33 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 22 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| G | 63 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| G | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3542 | 63 | 31 | 14 | 13 | 122 | 2.07 | 7 | 1556 | 1434 | .922 | |
| 851 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 1.83 | 0 | 341 | 315 | .924 | |
| 611 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 28 | 2.75 | 0 | 293 | 265 | .904 | |
| Team: | 5004 | 82 | 40 | 24 | 18 | 176 | 2.11 | 7 | 2190 | 2014 | .920 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 6 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| C | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 6 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| C | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| RW | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| RW | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 376 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 2.71 | 0 | 171 | 154 | .901 | |
| Team: | 376 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 2.71 | 0 | 171 | 154 | .901 |
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;
Trades
| October 22, 1997 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Tuomas Gronman Tuomas Grönman Tuomas Grönman is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League and SM-Liiga. He played for TPS, Lukko, Jokerit, Chicago Blackhawks, and Pittsburgh Penguins. He would also win a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics.- External links :... |
To 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... Greg Johnson |
| October 25, 1997 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Robert Lang |
To Boston Bruins Claimed off waivers |
| January 9, 1998 | To 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... Peter Ferraro Peter Ferraro Peter Joseph Ferraro is a former NHL hockey player who, along with his twin brother Chris became the second set of identical twins to play on the same NHL team, in the 1995–1996 NHL hockey season... |
To Pittsburgh Penguins Claimed off waivers |
| March 24, 1998 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Sean Pronger Sean Pronger Sean James Pronger is a former professional ice-hockey player who grew up in Dryden, Ontario, and played in the National Hockey League from 1995 to 2004... |
To Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Rights to Patrick Lalime Patrick Lalime Patrick Lalime is a Canadian professional ice hockey broadcaster and former player. Lalime played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres... |
Draft picks
The Penguins drafted the following players at the 1997 NHL Entry Draft1997 NHL Entry Draft
The 1997 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 21 June 1997.-Selections by round:Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.- Round one :-Round two:-Round three:-Round four:...
at the Civic Arena
Mellon Arena
Civic Arena is an indoor arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that is currently undergoing demolition. It was the first retractable roof major sports venue in the world, covering 170,000 sq. feet and constructed with just shy of 3,000 tons of Pittsburgh steel...
in Pittsburgh:
| Pick | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | Robert Dome Robert Döme Róbert Döme is a Slovak professional ice hockey right winger currently playing in Slovakia for the Slovak Extra League's HC Slovan Bratislava.... (RW) |
Las Vegas Thunder Las Vegas Thunder The Las Vegas Thunder were an independent professional ice hockey team competing in the International Hockey League. The team's home rink was at the Thomas & Mack Center. They began play in the 1993–1994 season, folding on April 18, 1999... (IHL) |
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| 2 | 44 | Brian Gaffaney (C) | North Iowa Huskies (USHL) | |
| 3 | 71 | Josef Melichar Josef Melichar Josef Melichar IV is a retired Czech professional ice hockey defenceman.-Playing career:Melichar was drafted in the 3rd round by the Penguins in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft... (D) |
HC Ceske Budejovice (Czech Extraliga) | |
| 4 | 97 | Alexandre Mathieu (C) | Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) | |
| 5 | 124 | Harlan Pratt (D) | Prince Albert Raiders (QMJHL) | |
| 6 | 152 | Petr Havelka (LW) | HC Sparta Praha HC Sparta Praha HC Sparta Praha is a Prague based Czech ice hockey team playing in Czech Extraliga.-Team History:Founded in 1903 by Canadian expatriate Lyle P. O'Connor, HC Sparta Praha was among the first bandy teams to play on a semi-professional level in the Austro-Hungarian Empire... (Czech Extraliga) |
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| 7 | 179 | Mark Moore (D) | Harvard University Harvard University Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country... (NCAA) |
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| 8 | 208 | Andrew Ference Andrew Ference Andrew James Stewart Ference is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League... (D) |
Portland Winter Hawks Portland Winter Hawks The Portland Winterhawks are a major junior ice hockey team based in Portland, Oregon, playing in the Western Hockey League, a member league in the Canadian Hockey League. They play their home games at the Memorial Coliseum, though typically a few games each season are also played in the... (WHL) |
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| 9 | 234 | Erik Lind (D) | Avon Old Farms Avon Old Farms Avon Old Farms is a single-sex boarding school for boys located in Avon, Connecticut. It was founded by Theodate Pope Riddle, an RMS Lusitania survivor and a master architect. It opened in 1927 and closed for a period during World War II to serve as a convalescent hospital for blind veterans. The... (US boarding school) |
Farm teams
The Johnstown ChiefsJohnstown Chiefs
The Johnstown Chiefs were a minor league ice hockey team located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania that played in the ECHL. The team was founded in 1988 in the All-American Hockey League, and moved to the East Coast Hockey League when that league was formed...
of the East Coast Hockey League
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
finished last overall in the Northern Conference with a record of 23-41-6.
The AHL's
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
Syracuse Crunch
Syracuse Crunch
The Syracuse Crunch are a minor league professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They play in Syracuse, New York, at the War Memorial at Oncenter...
finished in third place in the Empire State Division with a record of 35-32-11-2 record. They were eliminated by the Hamilton Bulldogs
Hamilton Bulldogs
The Hamilton Bulldogs are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They play in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, at Copps Coliseum, nicknamed 'The Dog Pound'. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Montreal Canadiens...
in the first round of the playoffs.