1996-97 National Hockey League Standings
1996-97 National Hockey League Teams, Rosters and Statistics
1996-97 National Hockey League Statistical Leaders
Postseason
Conference Quarter-Finals - New Jersey Devils over Montreal Canadiens 4-1Conference Quarter-Finals - Buffalo Sabres over Ottawa Senators 4-3
Conference Quarter-Finals - Philadelphia Flyers over Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1
Conference Quarter-Finals - New York Rangers over Florida Panthers 4-1
Conference Quarter-Finals - Colorado Avalanche over Chicago Blackhawks 4-2
Conference Quarter-Finals - Edmonton Oilers over Dallas Stars 4-3
Conference Quarter-Finals - Detroit Red Wings over St. Louis Blues 4-2
Conference Quarter-Finals - Mighty Ducks of Anaheim over Phoenix Coyotes 4-3
Conference Semi-Finals - New York Rangers over New Jersey Devils 4-1
Conference Semi-Finals - Philadelphia Flyers over Buffalo Sabres 4-1
Conference Semi-Finals - Colorado Avalanche over Edmonton Oilers 4-1
Conference Semi-Finals - Detroit Red Wings over Mighty Ducks of Anaheim 4-0
Conference Finals - Philadelphia Flyers over New York Rangers 4-1
Conference Finals - Detroit Red Wings over Colorado Avalanche 4-2
Stanley Cup Finals - Detroit Red Wings over Philadelphia Flyers 4-0
1996-97 NHL Regular Season Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pts. | GF | GA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Conference | ||||||||
| Atlantic Division | ||||||||
| New Jersey Devils | 45 | 23 | 14 | 104 | 231 | 182 | Lost NHL conference semi-finals | |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 45 | 24 | 13 | 103 | 274 | 217 | Lost Stanley Cup finals | |
| Florida Panthers | 35 | 28 | 19 | 89 | 221 | 201 | Lost NHL conference quarter-finals | |
| New York Rangers | 38 | 34 | 10 | 86 | 258 | 231 | Lost NHL conference finals | |
| Washington Capitals | 33 | 40 | 9 | 75 | 214 | 231 | ||
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 32 | 40 | 10 | 74 | 217 | 247 | ||
| New York Islanders | 29 | 41 | 12 | 70 | 240 | 250 | ||
| Northeast Division | ||||||||
| Buffalo Sabres | 40 | 30 | 12 | 92 | 237 | 208 | Lost NHL conference semi-finals | |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 38 | 36 | 8 | 84 | 285 | 280 | Lost NHL conference quarter-finals | |
| Ottawa Senators | 31 | 36 | 15 | 77 | 226 | 234 | Lost NHL conference quarter-finals | |
| Montreal Canadiens | 31 | 36 | 15 | 77 | 249 | 276 | Lost NHL conference quarter-finals | |
| Hartford Whalers | 32 | 39 | 11 | 75 | 226 | 256 | ||
| Boston Bruins | 26 | 47 | 9 | 61 | 234 | 300 | ||
| Western Conference | ||||||||
| Central Division | ||||||||
| Dallas Stars | 48 | 26 | 8 | 104 | 252 | 198 | Lost NHL conference quarter-finals | |
| Detroit Red Wings | 38 | 26 | 18 | 94 | 253 | 197 | Won Stanley Cup | |
| Phoenix Coyotes | 38 | 37 | 7 | 83 | 240 | 243 | Lost NHL conference quarter-finals | |
| St. Louis Blues | 36 | 35 | 11 | 83 | 236 | 239 | Lost NHL conference quarter-finals | |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 34 | 35 | 13 | 81 | 223 | 210 | Lost NHL conference quarter-finals | |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 30 | 44 | 8 | 68 | 230 | 273 | ||
| Pacific Division | ||||||||
| Colorado Avalanche | 49 | 24 | 9 | 107 | 277 | 205 | Lost NHL conference finals | |
| Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | 36 | 33 | 13 | 85 | 245 | 233 | Lost NHL conference semi-finals | |
| Edmonton Oilers | 36 | 37 | 9 | 81 | 252 | 247 | Lost NHL conference semi-finals | |
| Vancouver Canucks | 35 | 40 | 7 | 77 | 257 | 273 | ||
| Calgary Flames | 32 | 41 | 9 | 73 | 214 | 239 | ||
| Los Angeles Kings | 28 | 43 | 11 | 67 | 214 | 268 | ||
| San Jose Sharks | 27 | 47 | 8 | 62 | 211 | 278 | ||
