The
1996–97 Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference, and play their home games at Rogers Arena. Bruce B ...
season was the team's 27th in the
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League (NHL; french: Ligue nationale de hockey—LNH, ) is a professional ice hockey league in North America comprising 32 teams—25 in the United States and 7 in Canada. It is considered to be the top ranked professional ...
(NHL). The Canucks finished fourth in the division, and ninth in the conference, and failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 1990.
Off-season
Regular season
Final standings
Schedule and results
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Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference, and ...
( 1996–97) , , 1–0–0 , ,
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Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. They play their home games at Rogers Place, which ...
( 1996–97) , , 1–1–0 , ,
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, 3, , L, , October 9, 1996, , 1–2 , , align="left",
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team was established in 1970, along w ...
( 1996–97) , , 1–2–0 , ,
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, 4, , W, , October 12, 1996, , 5–3 , , align="left",
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the s ...
( 1996–97) , , 2–2–0 , ,
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, 5, , L, , October 14, 1996, , 4–5 OT, , align="left",
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team has been in existence since 1924, making t ...
( 1996–97) , , 2–3–0 , ,
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, 6, , W, , October 17, 1996, , 6–1 , , align="left", @
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference, and were founde ...
( 1996–97) , , 3–3–0 , ,
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, 7, , L, , October 19, 1996, , 2–9 , , align="left", @
Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche (colloquially known as the Avs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. The Avalanche play thei ...
( 1996–97) , , 3–4–0 , ,
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, 8, , L, , October 23, 1996, , 1–4 , , align="left",
Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche (colloquially known as the Avs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. The Avalanche play thei ...
( 1996–97) , , 3–5–0 , ,
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, 9, , W, , October 26, 1996, , 2–1 , , align="left",
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference, and have playe ...
( 1996–97) , , 4–5–0 , ,
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, 10, , W, , October 30, 1996, , 6–3 , , align="left", @
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Mighty may refer to:
* ''Mighty'' (The Planet Smashers album)
* ''Mighty'' (Kristene DiMarco album)
* ''The Mighty'' (1929 film), a 1929 American action film
*''The Mighty'', a 1998 comedy-drama film
* ''The Mighty'' (comics), a DC Comics title
*Th ...
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Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. They play their home games at Rogers Place, which ...
( 1996–97) , , 6–5–0 , ,
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, 12, , W, , November 2, 1996, , 4–3 , , align="left",
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference, and ...
( 1996–97) , , 7–5–0 , ,
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, 13, , L, , November 8, 1996, , 2–4 , , align="left",
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the s ...
( 1996–97) , , 7–6–0 , ,
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, 14, , W, , November 11, 1996, , 3–2 , , align="left", @
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the New York City borough of Manhattan. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home ...
( 1996–97) , , 8–6–0 , ,
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, 15, , L, , November 13, 1996, , 4–5 OT, , align="left", @
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference ( ...
( 1996–97) , , 8–7–0 , ,
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, 16, , W, , November 14, 1996, , 3–0 , , align="left", @
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional sports, professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...
( 1996–97) , , 9–7–0 , ,
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, 17, , L, , November 16, 1996, , 1–6 , , align="left", @
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal CanadiensEven in English, the French spelling is always used instead of ''Canadians''. The French spelling of ''Montréal'' is also sometimes used in the English media. (french: link=no, Les Canadiens de Montréal), officially ...
( 1996–97) , , 9–8–0 , ,
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, 18, , W, , November 19, 1996, , 2–0 , , align="left",
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference, and were founde ...
( 1996–97) , , 10–8–0 , ,
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, 19, , W, , November 21, 1996, , 2–1 OT, , align="left",
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division i ...
( 1996–97) , , 11–8–0 , ,
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, 20, , W, , November 23, 1996, , 5–3 , , align="left",
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the New York City borough of Manhattan. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home ...
( 1996–97) , , 12–8–0 , ,
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, 21, , L, , November 26, 1996, , 2–3 , , align="left", @
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Div ...
( 1996–97) , , 12–9–0 , ,
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, 22, , W, , November 27, 1996, , 6–2 , , align="left", @
Hartford Whalers
The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1979 to ...
( 1996–97) , , 13–9–0 , ,
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, 23, , L, , November 29, 1996, , 3–7 , , align="left", @
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team has been in existence since 1924, making t ...
( 1996–97) , , 13–10–0 , ,
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, 24, , L, , December 1, 1996, , 3–4 , , align="left", @
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games in Wells ...
( 1996–97) , , 13–11–0 , ,
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, 25, , T, , December 3, 1996, , 2–2 OT, , align="left", @
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
( 1996–97) , , 13–11–1 , ,
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, 26, , W, , December 4, 1996, , 7–6 OT, , align="left", @
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team was established in 1970, along w ...
( 1996–97) , , 14–11–1 , ,
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, 27, , L, , December 7, 1996, , 2–3 , , align="left",
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators (french: Sénateurs d'Ottawa), officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a membe ...
( 1996–97) , , 14–12–1 , ,
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, 28, , L, , December 11, 1996, , 1–6 , , align="left",
Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche (colloquially known as the Avs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. The Avalanche play thei ...
( 1996–97) , , 14–13–1 , ,
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, 29, , L, , December 13, 1996, , 1–2 , , align="left", @
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference, and were founde ...
( 1996–97) , , 14–14–1 , ,
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, 30, , W, , December 15, 1996, , 8–0 , , align="left", @
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the s ...
( 1996–97) , , 15–14–1 , ,
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, 31, , L, , December 18, 1996, , 1–2 , , align="left",
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional sports, professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...
( 1996–97) , , 15–15–1 , ,
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, 32, , W, , December 20, 1996, , 3–2 , , align="left",
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
( 1996–97) , , 16–15–1 , ,
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, 33, , L, , December 23, 1996, , 0–7 , , align="left",
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. They play their home games at Rogers Place, which ...
( 1996–97) , , 16–16–1 , ,
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, 34, , L, , December 26, 1996, , 1–6 , , align="left", @
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference, and are owned by San Jose Sports & Entertainm ...
( 1996–97) , , 16–17–1 , ,
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, 35, , L, , December 27, 1996, , 4–7 , , align="left", @
Phoenix Coyotes
The Arizona Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Coyotes compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference and currently play at the Mull ...
( 1996–97) , , 16–18–1 , ,
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, 36, , L, , December 31, 1996, , 3–5 , , align="left",
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games in Wells ...
( 1996–97) , , 16–19–1 , ,
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, 37, , W, , January 2, 1997, , 4–3 , , align="left",
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference and was founded on June 5, 1967, after Jack Kent ...
( 1996–97) , , 17–19–1 , ,
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, 38, , W, , January 4, 1997, , 7–3 , , align="left",
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Div ...
( 1996–97) , , 18–19–1 , ,
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, 39, , W, , January 6, 1997, , 5–1 , , align="left", @
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Mighty may refer to:
* ''Mighty'' (The Planet Smashers album)
* ''Mighty'' (Kristene DiMarco album)
* ''The Mighty'' (1929 film), a 1929 American action film
*''The Mighty'', a 1998 comedy-drama film
* ''The Mighty'' (comics), a DC Comics title
*Th ...
( 1996–97) , , 19–19–1 , ,
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, 40, , L, , January 7, 1997, , 2–6 , , align="left", @
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference and was founded on June 5, 1967, after Jack Kent ...
( 1996–97) , , 19–20–1 , ,
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, 41, , W, , January 10, 1997, , 5–3 , , align="left",
Hartford Whalers
The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1979 to ...
( 1996–97) , , 20–20–1 , ,
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, 42, , L, , January 12, 1997, , 2–3 , , align="left",
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Mighty may refer to:
* ''Mighty'' (The Planet Smashers album)
* ''Mighty'' (Kristene DiMarco album)
* ''The Mighty'' (1929 film), a 1929 American action film
*''The Mighty'', a 1998 comedy-drama film
* ''The Mighty'' (comics), a DC Comics title
*Th ...
( 1996–97) , , 20–21–1 , ,
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, 43, , T, , January 14, 1997, , 4–4 OT, , align="left",
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...
( 1996–97) , , 20–21–2 , ,
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, 44, , W, , January 20, 1997, , 6–1 , , align="left",
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference, and are owned by San Jose Sports & Entertainm ...
( 1996–97) , , 21–21–2 , ,
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, 45, , W, , January 22, 1997, , 4–3 OT, , align="left", @
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division i ...
( 1996–97) , , 22–21–2 , ,
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, 46, , L, , January 23, 1997, , 3–4 , , align="left", @
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the s ...
( 1996–97) , , 22–22–2 , ,
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, 47, , L, , January 25, 1997, , 0–4 , , align="left", @
Phoenix Coyotes
The Arizona Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Coyotes compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference and currently play at the Mull ...
( 1996–97) , , 22–23–2 , ,
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, 48, , W, , January 27, 1997, , 5–2 , , align="left",
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference, and are owned by San Jose Sports & Entertainm ...
( 1996–97) , , 23–23–2 , ,
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, 49, , W, , January 30, 1997, , 2–1 OT, , align="left",
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference ( ...
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, 50, , L, , February 1, 1997, , 0–3 , , align="left", @
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference, and ...
( 1996–97) , , 24–24–2 , ,
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, 51, , L, , February 3, 1997, , 4–6 , , align="left", @
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators (french: Sénateurs d'Ottawa), officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a membe ...
( 1996–97) , , 24–25–2 , ,
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, 52, , L, , February 4, 1997, , 4–6 , , align="left", @
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference, and have playe ...
( 1996–97) , , 24–26–2 , ,
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, 53, , W, , February 6, 1997, , 7–4 , , align="left", @
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
( 1996–97) , , 25–26–2 , ,
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, 54, , L, , February 8, 1997, , 2–4 , , align="left", @
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Div ...
( 1996–97) , , 25–27–2 , ,
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, 55, , L, , February 11, 1997, , 2–5 , , align="left",
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL) ...
( 1996–97) , , 25–28–2 , ,
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, 56, , W, , February 15, 1997, , 4–2 , , align="left",
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Mighty may refer to:
* ''Mighty'' (The Planet Smashers album)
* ''Mighty'' (Kristene DiMarco album)
* ''The Mighty'' (1929 film), a 1929 American action film
*''The Mighty'', a 1998 comedy-drama film
* ''The Mighty'' (comics), a DC Comics title
*Th ...
( 1996–97) , , 26–28–2 , ,
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, 57, , L, , February 18, 1997, , 5–6 , , align="left",
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Div ...
( 1996–97) , , 26–29–2 , ,
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, 58, , W, , February 20, 1997, , 6–1 , , align="left", @
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference, and are owned by San Jose Sports & Entertainm ...
( 1996–97) , , 27–29–2 , ,
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, 59, , L, , February 22, 1997, , 0–4 , , align="left", @
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference and was founded on June 5, 1967, after Jack Kent ...
( 1996–97) , , 27–30–2 , ,
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, 60, , L, , February 23, 1997, , 2–5 , , align="left", @
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Mighty may refer to:
* ''Mighty'' (The Planet Smashers album)
* ''Mighty'' (Kristene DiMarco album)
* ''The Mighty'' (1929 film), a 1929 American action film
*''The Mighty'', a 1998 comedy-drama film
* ''The Mighty'' (comics), a DC Comics title
*Th ...
( 1996–97) , , 27–31–2 , ,
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, 61, , L, , February 25, 1997, , 2–4 , , align="left",
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal CanadiensEven in English, the French spelling is always used instead of ''Canadians''. The French spelling of ''Montréal'' is also sometimes used in the English media. (french: link=no, Les Canadiens de Montréal), officially ...
( 1996–97) , , 27–32–2 , ,
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, 62, , W, , February 27, 1997, , 6–2 , , align="left",
Phoenix Coyotes
The Arizona Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Coyotes compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference and currently play at the Mull ...
( 1996–97) , , 28–32–2 , ,
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, 63, , L, , March 1, 1997, , 0–3 , , align="left",
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference and was founded on June 5, 1967, after Jack Kent ...
( 1996–97) , , 28–33–2 , ,
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, 64, , L, , March 3, 1997, , 1–5 , , align="left", @
Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche (colloquially known as the Avs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. The Avalanche play thei ...
( 1996–97) , , 28–34–2 , ,
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, 65, , T, , March 5, 1997, , 1–1 OT, , align="left",
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division i ...
( 1996–97) , , 28–34–3 , ,
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, 66, , L, , March 8, 1997, , 3–5 , , align="left",
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
( 1996–97) , , 28–35–3 , ,
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, 67, , T, , March 10, 1997, , 2–2 OT, , align="left", @
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division i ...
( 1996–97) , , 28–35–4 , ,
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, 68, , L, , March 11, 1997, , 1–4 , , align="left", @
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL) ...
( 1996–97) , , 28–36–4 , ,
, - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB"
, 69, , L, , March 13, 1997, , 4–5 , , align="left", @
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...
( 1996–97) , , 28–37–4 , ,
, - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC"
, 70, , W, , March 15, 1997, , 5–2 , , align="left", @
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. They play th ...
( 1996–97) , , 29–37–4 , ,
, - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB"
, 71, , L, , March 18, 1997, , 2–4 , , align="left", @
Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche (colloquially known as the Avs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. The Avalanche play thei ...
( 1996–97) , , 29–38–4 , ,
, - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB"
, 72, , L, , March 20, 1997, , 1–2 , , align="left",
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference, and are owned by San Jose Sports & Entertainm ...
( 1996–97) , , 29–39–4 , ,
, - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC"
, 73, , W, , March 22, 1997, , 3–2 , , align="left",
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. They play th ...
( 1996–97) , , 30–39–4 , ,
, - align="center"
, 74, , T, , March 24, 1997, , 2–2 OT, , align="left",
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference and was founded on June 5, 1967, after Jack Kent ...
( 1996–97) , , 30–39–5 , ,
, - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC"
, 75, , W, , March 26, 1997, , 5–3 , , align="left",
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Mighty may refer to:
* ''Mighty'' (The Planet Smashers album)
* ''Mighty'' (Kristene DiMarco album)
* ''The Mighty'' (1929 film), a 1929 American action film
*''The Mighty'', a 1998 comedy-drama film
* ''The Mighty'' (comics), a DC Comics title
*Th ...
( 1996–97) , , 31–39–5 , ,
, - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC"
, 76, , W, , March 29, 1997, , 5–2 , , align="left", @
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference, and ...
( 1996–97) , , 32–39–5 , ,
, - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB"
, 77, , L, , March 30, 1997, , 2–3 , , align="left",
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference, and were founde ...
( 1996–97) , , 32–40–5 , ,
, -
, - align="center"
, 78, , T, , April 4, 1997, , 3–3 OT, , align="left",
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference, and ...
( 1996–97) , , 32–40–6 , ,
, - align="center"
, 79, , T, , April 5, 1997, , 2–2 OT, , align="left", @
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. They play their home games at Rogers Place, which ...
( 1996–97) , , 32–40–7 , ,
, - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC"
, 80, , W, , April 7, 1997, , 3–2 , , align="left", @
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference, and are owned by San Jose Sports & Entertainm ...
( 1996–97) , , 33–40–7 , ,
, - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC"
, 81, , W, , April 9, 1997, , 6–4 , , align="left",
Phoenix Coyotes
The Arizona Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Coyotes compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference and currently play at the Mull ...
( 1996–97) , , 34–40–7 , ,
, - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC"
, 82, , W, , April 12, 1997, , 5–4 , , align="left",
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. They play their home games at Rogers Place, which ...
( 1996–97) , , 35–40–7 , ,
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, ''Legend'':
Player statistics
Scoring
*
''Position abbreviations: C = Centre
Center or centre may refer to:
Mathematics
*Center (geometry), the middle of an object
* Center (algebra), used in various contexts
** Center (group theory)
** Center (ring theory)
* Graph center, the set of all vertices of minimum eccentricity ...
; D = Defence
Defense or defence may refer to:
Tactical, martial, and political acts or groups
* Defense (military), forces primarily intended for warfare
* Civil defense, the organizing of civilians to deal with emergencies or enemy attacks
* Defense industr ...
; G = Goaltender
In ice hockey, the goaltender (commonly referred to as the goalie) is the player responsible for preventing the hockey puck from entering their team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring. The goaltender mostly plays in or near t ...
; LW = Left Wing
Left-wing politics describes the range of political ideologies that support and seek to achieve social equality and egalitarianism, often in opposition to social hierarchy. Left-wing politics typically involve a concern for those in soci ...
; RW = Right Wing
Right-wing politics describes the range of political ideologies that view certain social orders and hierarchies as inevitable, natural, normal, or desirable, typically supporting this position on the basis of natural law, economics, authori ...
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*
'' = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Canucks only.''
*
'' = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Canucks only.''
Goaltending
Awards and records
Awards
Transactions
Draft picks
Vancouver's draft picks at the
1996 NHL Entry Draft
The 1996 NHL Entry Draft was the 34th NHL Entry Draft. It was held at the Kiel Center in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 22, 1996.
The last active player in the NHL from this draft class was Zdeno Chára, who retired after the 2021–22 season.
...
held at the
Kiel Center
Kiel () is the capital and most populous city in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein, with a population of 246,243 (2021).
Kiel lies approximately north of Hamburg. Due to its geographic location in the southeast of the Jutland pe ...
in
St. Louis
St. Louis () is the second-largest city in Missouri, United States. It sits near the confluence of the Mississippi and the Missouri Rivers. In 2020, the city proper had a population of 301,578, while the bi-state metropolitan area, which e ...
,
Missouri
Missouri is a U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, Midwestern region of the United States. Ranking List of U.S. states and territories by area, 21st in land area, it is bordered by eight states (tied for the most with Tennessee ...
.
See also
*
1996–97 NHL season
The 1996–97 NHL season was the 80th regular season of the National Hockey League. The Stanley Cup winners were the Detroit Red Wings, who swept the Philadelphia Flyers in four games and won the Stanley Cup for the first time in 42 years.
T ...
Notes
References
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