1997–98 Boston Bruins season
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The 1997–98 Boston Bruins
season was the Bruins' 74th
season
. The season involved drafting Joe Thornton
first overall.
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Goaltending
Goaltending
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...
season was the Bruins' 74th
Boston Bruins seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Bruins have completed in the NHL since their inception in 1924....
season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
. The season involved drafting Joe Thornton
Joe Thornton
Joseph Eric Thornton is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain of the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League . He was selected first overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft and went on to play seven seasons with the club, five as its Captain. During the...
first overall.
NHL Draft
Boston's picks 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:...
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Round | # | Player | Position | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team (League) |
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1 | 1 | Joe Thornton Joe Thornton Joseph Eric Thornton is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain of the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League . He was selected first overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft and went on to play seven seasons with the club, five as its Captain. During the... |
(C Centre (ice hockey) The centre in ice hockey is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play is the middle of the ice, away from the side boards. Centres have more flexibility in their positioning and are expected to cover more ice surface than any other player... ) |
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The Greyhounds play home games at the Essar Centre. The present team was founded in 1962 as a team in the Northern Ontario Hockey Association. The Greyhounds name has been used by several ice hockey... (OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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Game log
No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
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1 | W | October 2, 1997 | 6–5 | 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... ) |
1–0–0 |
2 | L | October 4, 1997 | 1–4 | 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... ) |
1–1–0 |
3 | L | October 7, 1997 | 2–3 | @ 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... ) |
1–2–0 |
4 | W | October 8, 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.... (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... ) |
2–2–0 |
5 | L | October 11, 1997 | 2–5 | @ 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:... ) |
2–3–0 |
6 | W | October 13, 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... ) |
3–3–0 |
7 | W | October 15, 1997 | 5–3 | @ 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... ) |
4–3–0 |
8 | W | October 17, 1997 | 2–0 | @ 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... ) |
5–3–0 |
9 | W | October 18, 1997 | 3–0 | @ 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.... ) |
6–3–0 |
10 | W | October 21, 1997 | 2–1 | @ 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... ) |
7–3–0 |
11 | T | October 23, 1997 | 2–2 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:... ) |
7–3–1 |
12 | L | October 25, 1997 | 4–5 | 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... ) |
7–4–1 |
13 | L | October 30, 1997 | 0–3 | 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... ) |
7–5–1 |
14 | W | November 1, 1997 | 3–1 | 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... ) |
8–5–1 |
15 | W | November 2, 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... (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... ) |
9–5–1 |
16 | W | November 6, 1997 | 2–0 | 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... ) |
10–5–1 |
17 | L | November 8, 1997 | 0–2 | @ 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.... ) |
10–6–1 |
18 | T | November 12, 1997 | 3–3 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... ) |
10–6–2 |
19 | L | November 13, 1997 | 2–4 | @ 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:... ) |
10–7–2 |
20 | T | November 15, 1997 | 3–3 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... ) |
10–7–3 |
21 | W | November 17, 1997 | 4–2 | @ 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... (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... ) |
11–7–3 |
22 | T | November 19, 1997 | 3–3 OT | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Pittsburgh Penguins season 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.-Schedule and results:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
11–7–4 |
23 | L | November 20, 1997 | 0–5 | 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:... ) |
11–8–4 |
24 | L | November 22, 1997 | 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... (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... ) |
11–9–4 |
25 | L | November 26, 1997 | 5–10 | @ 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... ) |
11–10–4 |
26 | L | November 28, 1997 | 2–5 | 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... ) |
11–11–4 |
27 | T | November 29, 1997 | 1–1 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... ) |
11–11–5 |
28 | L | December 1, 1997 | 1–3 | @ 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:... ) |
11–12–5 |
29 | W | December 3, 1997 | 3–0 | @ 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... ) |
12–12–5 |
30 | W | December 6, 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:... ) |
13–12–5 |
31 | W | December 11, 1997 | 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:... ) |
14–12–5 |
32 | W | December 13, 1997 | 4–2 | 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... ) |
15–12–5 |
33 | W | December 15, 1997 | 6–2 | @ 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... ) |
16–12–5 |
34 | L | December 17, 1997 | 0–2 | @ 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:... ) |
16–13–5 |
35 | T | December 18, 1997 | 2–2 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... (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... ) |
16–13–6 |
36 | L | December 20, 1997 | 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... ) |
16–14–6 |
37 | L | December 22, 1997 | 2–4 | 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:... ) |
16–15–6 |
38 | W | December 27, 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... (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:... ) |
17–15–6 |
39 | L | December 28, 1997 | 3–4 | @ 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... ) |
17–16–6 |
40 | T | December 31, 1997 | 2–2 OT | @ 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:... ) |
17–16–7 |
41 | T | January 1, 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... ) |
17–16–8 |
42 | W | January 3, 1998 | 3–0 | 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:... ) |
18–16–8 |
43 | W | January 7, 1998 | 2–1 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... ) |
19–16–8 |
44 | W | January 8, 1998 | 5–2 | 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... ) |
20–16–8 |
45 | T | January 12, 1998 | 1–1 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... (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.... ) |
20–16–9 |
46 | W | January 14, 1998 | 5–2 | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Pittsburgh Penguins season 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.-Schedule and results:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
21–16–9 |
47 | L | January 21, 1998 | 2–4 | @ 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... ) |
21–17–9 |
48 | L | January 24, 1998 | 2–4 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Pittsburgh Penguins season 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.-Schedule and results:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
21–18–9 |
49 | L | January 25, 1998 | 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... ) |
21–19–9 |
50 | W | January 27, 1998 | 6–1 | 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... (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... ) |
22–19–9 |
51 | L | January 29, 1998 | 2–4 | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Pittsburgh Penguins season 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.-Schedule and results:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
22–20–9 |
52 | W | January 31, 1998 | 4–2 | 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... ) |
23–20–9 |
53 | T | February 1, 1998 | 2–2 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... (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... ) |
23–20–10 |
54 | T | February 4, 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:... ) |
23–20–11 |
55 | L | February 5, 1998 | 1–3 | 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:... ) |
23–21–11 |
56 | L | February 7, 1998 | 1–3 | 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:... ) |
23–22–11 |
57 | T | February 26, 1998 | 1–1 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:... ) |
23–22–12 |
58 | W | February 28, 1998 | 6–2 | 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Pittsburgh Penguins season 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.-Schedule and results:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
24–22–12 |
59 | W | March 1, 1998 | 5–4 | @ 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... ) |
25–22–12 |
60 | W | March 3, 1998 | 3–0 | @ 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... ) |
26–22–12 |
61 | T | March 5, 1998 | 1–1 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... (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.... ) |
26–22–13 |
62 | L | March 7, 1998 | 1–2 | 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:... ) |
26–23–13 |
63 | W | March 10, 1998 | 6–3 | @ 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:... ) |
27–23–13 |
64 | L | March 12, 1998 | 2–5 | 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.... ) |
27–24–13 |
65 | W | March 14, 1998 | 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... (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... ) |
28–24–13 |
66 | W | March 16, 1998 | 4–3 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:... ) |
29–24–13 |
67 | W | March 19, 1998 | 4–0 | 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:... ) |
30–24–13 |
68 | W | March 21, 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:... ) |
31–24–13 |
69 | L | March 22, 1998 | 0–1 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
31–25–13 |
70 | W | March 26, 1998 | 4–2 | 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... ) |
32–25–13 |
71 | L | March 28, 1998 | 2–3 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... ) |
32–26–13 |
72 | W | March 30, 1998 | 4–1 | 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... ) |
33–26–13 |
73 | W | April 1, 1998 | 4–2 | @ 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... ) |
34–26–13 |
74 | L | April 3, 1998 | 4–5 | @ 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:... ) |
34–27–13 |
75 | L | April 6, 1998 | 0–3 | 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:... ) |
34–28–13 |
76 | W | April 7, 1998 | 4–2 | @ 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... (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... ) |
35–28–13 |
77 | W | April 9, 1998 | 4–1 | 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... ) |
36–28–13 |
78 | L | April 11, 1998 | 2–3 | 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.... ) |
36–29–13 |
79 | W | April 13, 1998 | 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:... ) |
37–29–13 |
80 | W | April 15, 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... ) |
38–29–13 |
81 | L | April 18, 1998 | 2–5 | @ 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... (1997–98 1997–98 Pittsburgh Penguins season 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.-Schedule and results:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
38–30–13 |
82 | W | April 19, 1998 | 2–1 | 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... ) |
39–30–13 |
Regular season
ScoringPlayer | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C | 81 | 33 | 50 | 83 | 60 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 8 | |
LW/C | 82 | 29 | 37 | 66 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 2 | 1 | |
D | 82 | 13 | 35 | 48 | 80 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 3 | |
LW | 81 | 22 | 25 | 47 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 3 | |
RW | 61 | 26 | 20 | 46 | 54 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 6 | |
RW | 78 | 16 | 27 | 43 | 31 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 4 | |
LW | 79 | 16 | 23 | 39 | 54 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 5 | |
C | 79 | 20 | 11 | 31 | 57 | |||||
1 | 3 | 0 | ||||||||
RW | 79 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 82 | |||||
0 | 0 | 4 | ||||||||
LW | 82 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 38 | |||||
2 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
D | 66 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 56 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
D | 82 | 3 | 20 | 23 | 67 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
C | 77 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 34 | |||||
0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||
D | 59 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 24 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
D | 50 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 36 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
D | 22 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 6 | |||||
1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
C | 55 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 19 | |||||
0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
D | 68 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 47 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
RW | 28 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
G | 65 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
C | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |||||
0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
D | 23 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | |||||
0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
D | 40 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 86 | |||||
0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
LW | 82 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 199 | |||||
0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
RW | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
G | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
D | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
RW | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
RW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
G | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3693 | 65 | 30 | 25 | 9 | 138 | 2.24 | 6 | 1602 | 1464 | .914 | |
788 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 1.83 | 1 | 326 | 302 | .926 | |
496 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 2.90 | 2 | 225 | 201 | .893 | |
Team: | 4977 | 82 | 39 | 30 | 13 | 186 | 2.24 | 9 | 2153 | 1967 | .914 |
Playoffs
ScoringPlayer | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C | 6 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
LW | 6 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
D | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | |||||
1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
LW/C | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
D | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
RW | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |||||
0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
LW | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||
0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
RW | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | |||||
0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
D | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |||||
1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
D | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |||||
0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
C | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
LW | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
G | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
LW | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||
0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
D | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |||||
0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
RW | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |||||
0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
D | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||
0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
C | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |||||
0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
C | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
RW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
422 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 1.99 | 1 | 159 | 145 | .912 | |
Team: | 422 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 1.99 | 1 | 159 | 145 | .912 |
Washington Capitals 4, Boston Bruins 2
# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Record |
1 | April 22 | Boston Bruins | 1–3 | 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... |
0–1 |
2 | April 24 | Boston Bruins | 4–3 (2OT) | 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... |
1–1 |
3 | April 26 | 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... |
3–2 (2OT) | Boston Bruins | 1–2 |
4 | April 28 | 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... |
3–0 | Boston Bruins | 1–3 |
5 | May 1 | Boston Bruins | 4–0 | 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... |
2–3 |
6 | May 3 | 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... |
3–2 (OT) | Boston Bruins | 2–4 |
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