Arena
Attendance
646,234 total
15,761 per game
15,761 per game
1997 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
2
35
J.F. Fortin D
4
89
Curtis Cruickshank G
5
116
Kevin Caulfield F
6
143
Henrik Petre D
RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
Washington Capitals
1996-97 Season Recap
The 1997 Washington Capitals, coached by Jim Schoenfeld, missed the playoffs after finishing the NHL regular season in 5th place in the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division with a 33-40-9 record.