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 for a second season in a row.

1997–98 Detroit Red Wings
Stanley Cup champions
Western Conference champions
Division2nd Central
Conference3rd Western
1997–98 record44–23–15
Home record25–8–8
Road record19–15–7
Goals for250
Goals against196
Team information
General managerKen Holland
CoachScotty Bowman
CaptainSteve Yzerman
Alternate captainsNicklas Lidstrom
Brendan Shanahan
ArenaJoe Louis Arena
Average attendance19,983 (100%)
Total: 819,303
Minor league affiliate(s)Adirondack Red Wings (AHL)
Toledo Storm (ECHL)
Team leaders
GoalsBrendan Shanahan (28)
AssistsSteve Yzerman (45)
PointsSteve Yzerman (69)
Penalty minutesDarren McCarty (157)
Plus/minusLarry Murphy (35)
WinsChris Osgood (33)
Goals against averageChris Osgood (2.21)

Regular season

Sergei Fedorov's holdout

After a lengthy holdout to start the 1997–98 season, Fedorov, a restricted free-agent, signed an offer sheet with the Carolina Hurricanes worth up to $38 million (with bonuses). The Red Wings matched the offer on February 26, 1998, ending Fedorov's holdout. The offer broke down as: $14 million for signing, $2 million for 21 regular season games and $12 million for the team reaching conference finals. $28 million for 43 total games in 1997–98 is the largest single season amount paid to an NHL athlete. Fedorov helped the Red Wings win their second consecutive Stanley Cup that year.

Season standings

Central Division
R CR GP W L T GF GA Pts
11Dallas Stars82492211242167109
23Detroit Red Wings82442315250196103
34St. Louis Blues824529825620498
47Phoenix Coyotes8235351222422782
59Chicago Blackhawks8230391319219973
612Toronto Maple Leafs823043919423769
Western Conference[1]
R Div GP W L T GF GA Pts
1p – Dallas StarsCEN82492211242167109
2x – Colorado AvalanchePAC8239261723120595
3Detroit Red WingsCEN82442315250196103
4St. Louis BluesCEN824529825620498
5Los Angeles KingsPAC8238331122722587
6Phoenix CoyotesCEN8235351222422782
7Edmonton OilersPAC8235371021522480
8San Jose SharksPAC8234381021021678
9Chicago BlackhawksCEN8230391319219973
10Toronto Maple LeafsCEN823043919423769
11Calgary FlamesPAC8226411521725267
12Mighty Ducks of AnaheimPAC8226431320526165
13Vancouver CanucksPAC8225431422427364

Divisions: CEN – Central, PAC – Pacific

bold – Qualified for playoffs; x – Won Division; p – Won Presidents' Trophy

Playoffs

Stanley Cup Finals

The 1998 Stanley Cup Finals were played in the 105th year of the Stanley Cup. The series was played between the Western Conference champion Detroit Red Wings and the Eastern Conference champion Washington Capitals. The Red Wings were led by captain Steve Yzerman, Head Coach Scotty Bowman and goaltender Chris Osgood. The Capitals were led by captain Dale Hunter, head coach Ron Wilson and goaltender Olaf Kolzig. The Red Wings swept the Capitals to capture their second consecutive Stanley Cup. During the presentation of the Stanley Cup, Vladimir Konstantinov was wheeled onto the ice in his wheelchair and captain Steve Yzerman gave him the cup while his teammates surrounded him.

Schedule and results

Regular season

1997-98 game log: 44-23-15 (Home: 25–8–8; Road: 19–15–7)

Legend:   Win (2 points)   Loss (0 points)   Tie (1 point)

Playoffs

1998 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Legend:   Win   Loss

Player statistics

Skaters

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty minutes

Goaltending

Note: GP = Games played; GS = Games started; TOI = Time on Ice; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals Against; GAA = Goals against average; SA = Shots Against; SV% = Save Percentage;
SO = Shutouts; G = Goals; A = Assists; PIM = Penalty minutes

Regular Season
Player GP GS TOI W L T GA GAA SA SV% SO G A PIM
Chris Osgood64643,806:393320111402.211,605.91360031
Kevin Hodson2116987:49933442.67444.9012002
Norm Maracle42178:1520162.0263.9050000
Total4,972:434423151902.292,112.91080033
Playoffs
Player GP GS TOI W L GA GAA SA SV% SO G A PIM
Chris Osgood22221,361:04166482.12588.91820112
Kevin Hodson100:160000.0000000
Total1,361:20166482.12588.91820112

† Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Red Wings. Stats reflect time with the Red Wings only.
‡ Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Red Wings only.

Transactions

The Red Wings have been involved in the following transactions during the 1997-98 season.

Draft picks

Below are the Detroit Red Wings' selections at the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, held on June 21, 1997 at Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Round # Player Position Nationality College/Junior/Club Team
249Yuri ButsayevLW RussiaLada Togliatti (Russia)
376Petr SykoraC Czech RepublicHC Pardubice (Czech Republic)
4102Quintin LaingLW CanadaKelowna Rockets (WHL)
5129John WikstromD SwedenLulea HF (Sweden)
6157B. J. YoungRW United StatesRed Deer Rebels (WHL)
7186Mike LacebyC CanadaKingston Frontenacs (OHL)
8213Steve WilejtoC CanadaPrince Albert Raiders (WHL)
9239Greg WillersD CanadaKingston Frontenacs (OHL)
Notes

Awards and records

References

  1. "1997-1998 Conference Standings Standings - NHL.com - Standings". NHL.
  2. National Hockey League Official Guide and Record Book 2006, p. 222, Dan Diamond & Associates, Toronto, Ontario, ISBN 0-920445-98-5
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