1996–97 Boston Bruins season
| 1996–97 Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|
| Division | 6th Northeast |
| Conference | 13th Eastern |
| 1996–97 record | 26–47–9 |
| Home record | 14–20–7 |
| Road record | 12–27–2 |
| Goals for | 234 |
| Goals against | 300 |
| Team information | |
| General manager | Harry Sinden |
| Coach | Steve Kasper |
| Captain | Ray Bourque |
| Arena | Fleet Center |
| Average attendance | 15,550 (87.1%) Total: 637,575 |
| Minor league affiliates | Providence Bruins (AHL) Charlotte Checkers (ECHL) |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Ted Donato (25) |
| Assists | Jozef Stumpel (55) |
| Points | Jozef Stumpel (76) |
| Penalty minutes | Jeff Odgers (197) |
| Plus/minus | P. C. Drouin (+1) |
| Wins | Bill Ranford (12) |
| Goals against average | Tim Cheveldae (3.22) |
The 1996–97 Boston Bruins season was the team's 73rd season of operation in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Bruins finished with the worst record in the NHL and missed the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 1966–67 season.