1997–98 Buffalo Sabres season

The 1997–98 Buffalo Sabres season was the 28th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on May 22, 1970. In the Playoffs, the Sabres reached the Conference Finals for the first time since 1980.

Off-season

Regular season

On March 19, 1998, the Sabres scored three short-handed goals in a 6–1 win over the Florida Panthers.

The Sabres finished the regular season with 13 shutouts, the most in the NHL.

Season standings

Divisions: ATL – Atlantic, NE – Northeast

bold – Qualified for playoffs

Schedule and results

Regular season

Playoffs

Player statistics

Scoring

• Position abbreviations: C = Center; D = Defense; G = Goaltender; LW = Left Wing; RW = Right Wing
• † = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Sabres only.
• ‡ = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Sabres only.

Goaltending

Awards and records

Awards

Milestones

Transactions

Draft picks

Buffalo's picks at the 1997 NHL Entry Draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Notes

References