The highlight of the 1997–98 St. Louis Blues season would mark an end of an era as former captain Brett Hull was not re-signed following the season.

Off-season

In his first full season as head coach, Joel Quenneville decided to employ a defensive formula. The move worked wonders as even Brett Hull bought into the new system as the Blues finished in third place with a solid 45–29–8 record. In the first round of the playoffs, the Blues would sweep the Los Angeles Kings in four games. In the second round, the Blues were eliminated by the

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 ...

in six games. The season would mark an end of an era, as Brett Hull was not signed to a new contract after the season, joining the Dallas Stars as a free agent during the summer. Defenseman

Chris Pronger Christopher Robert Pronger ( or ; born October 10, 1974) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and a former advisor to the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Originally selected second overall by the Hartford ...

was named team captain, a role that had been vacant during the previous season.

Regular season

The Blues were one of only two teams out the NHL's 26 to score at least 3 goals per game (The

were the other team). The Blues' 256 goals for led all teams.

Final standings

Schedule and results

Regular season

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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 ...

( 1997–98) , , 0–1–0 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 2, , W, , October 3, 1997, , 7–2 , , 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 ...

( 1997–98) , , 1–1–0 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 3, , W, , October 4, 1997, , 2–1 , , align="left", @ Dallas Stars ( 1997–98) , , 2–1–0 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 4, , W, , October 9, 1997, , 3–2 OT, , align="left", Los Angeles Kings ( 1997–98) , , 3–1–0 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 5, , W, , October 11, 1997, , 5–3 , , 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 ...

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Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes (colloquially known as the Canes) are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference, ...

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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 ...

( 1997–98) , , 6–1–0 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 8, , W, , October 18, 1997, , 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 ...

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( 1997–98) , , 7–2–1 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 11, , W, , October 23, 1997, , 4–1 , , align="left",

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 ...

( 1997–98) , , 8–2–1 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 12, , W, , October 25, 1997, , 5–2 , , 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) ...

( 1997–98) , , 9–2–1 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 13, , W, , October 29, 1997, , 3–2 , , 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 ...

( 1997–98) , , 10–2–1 , , , - align="center" , 14, , T, , October 30, 1997, , 2–2 OT, , 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 ...

( 1997–98) , , 10–2–2 , , , - , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 15, , W, , November 1, 1997, , 2–0 , , 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 ...

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( 1997–98) , , 11–4–2 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 18, , L, , November 8, 1997, , 1–4 , , align="left", @

( 1997–98) , , 11–5–2 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 19, , W, , November 10, 1997, , 7–1 , , align="left", @ Dallas Stars ( 1997–98) , , 12–5–2 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 20, , W, , November 13, 1997, , 4–2 , , 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 ...

( 1997–98) , , 13–5–2 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 21, , W, , November 15, 1997, , 5–2 , , align="left",

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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 ...

( 1997–98) , , 15–5–2 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 23, , L, , November 20, 1997, , 0–3 , , 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 ...

( 1997–98) , , 15–6–2 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 24, , L, , November 22, 1997, , 0–2 , , align="left", Mighty Ducks of Anaheim ( 1997–98) , , 15–7–2 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 25, , L, , November 25, 1997, , 2–3 , , align="left", @

( 1997–98) , , 15–8–2 , , , - align="center" , 26, , T, , November 27, 1997, , 2–2 OT, , align="left", Los Angeles Kings ( 1997–98) , , 15–8–3 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 27, , L, , November 29, 1997, , 2–4 , , 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 ( ...

( 1997–98) , , 15–9–3 , , , - , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 28, , W, , December 2, 1997, , 3–1 , , 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 ...

( 1997–98) , , 16–9–3 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 29, , W, , December 4, 1997, , 4–3 , , align="left",

( 1997–98) , , 17–9–3 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 30, , W, , December 6, 1997, , 4–3 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 ...

( 1997–98) , , 18–9–3 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 31, , W, , December 8, 1997, , 5–1 , , align="left",

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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 ...

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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 ...

( 1997–98) , , 20–10–3 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 34, , L, , December 13, 1997, , 1–4 , , align="left",

( 1997–98) , , 20–11–3 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 35, , L, , December 15, 1997, , 1–3 , , align="left",

( 1997–98) , , 20–12–3 , , , - align="center" , 36, , T, , December 18, 1997, , 4–4 OT, , align="left",

( 1997–98) , , 20–12–4 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 37, , W, , December 20, 1997, , 4–1 , , 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 ...

( 1997–98) , , 21–12–4 , , , - align="center" , 38, , T, , December 22, 1997, , 2–2 OT, , 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 ...

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( 1997–98) , , 22–12–5 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 40, , L, , December 26, 1997, , 1–4 , , align="left",

( 1997–98) , , 22–13–5 , , , - align="center" , 41, , T, , December 27, 1997, , 5–5 OT, , align="left", Mighty Ducks of Anaheim ( 1997–98) , , 22–13–6 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 42, , L, , December 29, 1997, , 2–4 , , align="left", @

( 1997–98) , , 22–14–6 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 43, , L, , December 31, 1997, , 2–5 , , align="left", @

( 1997–98) , , 22–15–6 , , , - , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 44, , W, , January 3, 1998, , 4–3 , , align="left",

( 1997–98) , , 23–15–6 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 45, , W, , January 6, 1998, , 5–1 , , align="left", @

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( 1997–98) , , 25–15–6 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 47, , W, , January 10, 1998, , 5–1 , , align="left", @

( 1997–98) , , 26–15–6 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 48, , L, , January 12, 1998, , 1–2 , , align="left", @

( 1997–98) , , 26–16–6 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 49, , L, , January 14, 1998, , 1–2 OT, , align="left", Dallas Stars ( 1997–98) , , 26–17–6 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 50, , L, , January 20, 1998, , 1–3 , , align="left", @

( 1997–98) , , 26–18–6 , , , - align="center" , 51, , T, , January 22, 1998, , 3–3 OT, , align="left",

( 1997–98) , , 26–18–7 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 52, , L, , January 24, 1998, , 4–5 , , align="left", @

( 1997–98) , , 26–19–7 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 53, , L, , January 26, 1998, , 2–4 , , align="left", @

( 1997–98) , , 26–20–7 , , , - align="center" , 54, , T, , January 27, 1998, , 3–3 OT, , align="left", @

( 1997–98) , , 26–20–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 55, , W, , January 29, 1998, , 2–0 , , align="left",

( 1997–98) , , 27–20–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 56, , W, , January 31, 1998, , 6–3 , , align="left", Dallas Stars ( 1997–98) , , 28–20–8 , , , - , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 57, , L, , February 4, 1998, , 2–3 , , align="left", @

( 1997–98) , , 28–21–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 58, , W, , February 5, 1998, , 3–1 , , align="left", @

( 1997–98) , , 29–21–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 59, , W, , February 7, 1998, , 4–1 , , align="left",

( 1997–98) , , 30–21–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 60, , L, , February 26, 1998, , 1–3 , , align="left", @

( 1997–98) , , 30–22–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 61, , W, , February 28, 1998, , 5–2 , , align="left", @ Los Angeles Kings ( 1997–98) , , 31–22–8 , , , - , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 62, , W, , March 1, 1998, , 6–2 , , align="left", @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim ( 1997–98) , , 32–22–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 63, , W, , March 3, 1998, , 5–3 , , align="left",

( 1997–98) , , 33–22–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 64, , W, , March 5, 1998, , 4–0 , , align="left",

( 1997–98) , , 34–22–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 65, , W, , March 7, 1998, , 2–1 , , align="left", Dallas Stars ( 1997–98) , , 35–22–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 66, , W, , March 9, 1998, , 4–0 , , align="left", @

( 1997–98) , , 36–22–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 67, , L, , March 11, 1998, , 2–3 , , align="left", @

( 1997–98) , , 36–23–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 68, , L, , March 14, 1998, , 0–2 , , align="left",

( 1997–98) , , 36–24–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 69, , L, , March 21, 1998, , 0–2 , , align="left", @

( 1997–98) , , 36–25–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 70, , L, , March 22, 1998, , 3–5 , , align="left", @

( 1997–98) , , 36–26–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 71, , W, , March 26, 1998, , 3–2 , , align="left",

( 1997–98) , , 37–26–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 72, , W, , March 28, 1998, , 3–2 , , align="left",

( 1997–98) , , 38–26–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 73, , W, , March 30, 1998, , 6–2 , , align="left",

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( 1997–98) , , 40–26–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 75, , W, , April 4, 1998, , 4–1 , , align="left",

( 1997–98) , , 41–26–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 76, , L, , April 7, 1998, , 3–5 , , align="left", @

( 1997–98) , , 41–27–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 77, , W, , April 9, 1998, , 3–2 , , align="left",

( 1997–98) , , 42–27–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 78, , L, , April 11, 1998, , 3–4 , , align="left",

( 1997–98) , , 42–28–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 79, , L, , April 12, 1998, , 3–4 , , align="left", @ Dallas Stars ( 1997–98) , , 42–29–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 80, , W, , April 16, 1998, , 7–3 , , align="left", @ Los Angeles Kings ( 1997–98) , , 43–29–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 81, , W, , April 18, 1998, , 5–4 , , align="left", @

( 1997–98) , , 44–29–8 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 82, , W, , April 19, 1998, , 5–3 , , align="left", @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim ( 1997–98) , , 45–29–8 , , , - , - , ''Legend'':

Playoffs

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, , Blues lead 1–0 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 2 , , L , , May 10, 1998 , , 1–6 , , align="left", @ Detroit Red Wings , , Series tied 1–1 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 3 , , L , , May 12, 1998 , , 2–3 2OT, , align="left", Detroit Red Wings , , Red Wings lead 2–1 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 4 , , L , , May 14, 1998 , , 2–5 , , align="left", Detroit Red Wings , , Red Wings lead 3–1 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 5 , , W , , May 17, 1998 , , 3–1 , , align="left", @ Detroit Red Wings , , Red Wings lead 3–2 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 6 , , L , , May 19, 1998 , , 1–6 , , align="left", Detroit Red Wings , , Red Wings win 4–2 , , , - , - , ''Legend'':

Player statistics

Scoring

* ''Position abbreviations: C = Center; D =

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; G =

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; 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'' * '' = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Blues only.'' * '' = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Blues only.''

Goaltending

Awards and records

Awards

Milestones

Transactions

Draft picks

St. Louis's draft picks at the

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held at the Civic Arena in

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh ( ) is a city in the Commonwealth (U.S. state), Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States, and the county seat of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County. It is the most populous city in both Allegheny County and Wester ...

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Notes

References

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Off-season

Regular season

Final standings

Schedule and results

Regular season

Playoffs

Player statistics

Scoring

Goaltending

Awards and records

Awards

Milestones

Transactions

Draft picks

See also

Notes

References