1997–98 Detroit Red Wings season
| 1997–98 Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|
Stanley Cup champions | |
Western Conference champions | |
| Division | 2nd Central |
| Conference | 3rd Western |
| 1997–98 record | 44–23–15 |
| Home record | 25–8–8 |
| Road record | 19–15–7 |
| Goals for | 250 |
| Goals against | 196 |
| Team information | |
| General manager | Ken Holland |
| Coach | Scotty Bowman |
| Captain | Steve Yzerman |
| Alternate captains | Nicklas Lidstrom Brendan Shanahan |
| Arena | Joe Louis Arena |
| Average attendance | 19,983 (100%) Total: 819,303 |
| Minor league affiliate(s) | Adirondack Red Wings (AHL) Toledo Storm (ECHL) |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Brendan Shanahan (28) |
| Assists | Steve Yzerman (45) |
| Points | Steve Yzerman (69) |
| Penalty minutes | Darren McCarty (157) |
| Plus/minus | Larry Murphy (35) |
| Wins | Chris Osgood (33) |
| Goals against average | Chris Osgood (2.21) |
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.