1997–98 NHL season
| 1997–98 NHL season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Hockey League |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Duration | October 1, 1997 – June 16, 1998 |
| Number of games | 82 |
| Number of teams | 26 |
| TV partner(s) | CBC, TSN, SRC (Canada) ESPN, Fox (United States) |
| Draft | |
| Top draft pick | Joe Thornton |
| Picked by | Boston Bruins |
| Regular season | |
| Presidents' Trophy | Dallas Stars |
| Season MVP | Dominik Hasek (Sabres) |
| Top scorer | Jaromir Jagr (Penguins) |
| Playoffs | |
| Playoffs MVP | Steve Yzerman (Red Wings) |
| Stanley Cup | |
| Champions | Detroit Red Wings |
| Runners-up | Washington Capitals |
The 1997–98 NHL season was the 81st regular season of the National Hockey League (NHL). For the first time, there was a break in the regular season to allow NHL players join their respective national hockey teams competing at the Winter Olympics. The Hartford Whalers relocated to North Carolina, becoming the Carolina Hurricanes. The Stanley Cup champions were the Detroit Red Wings, who swept the Washington Capitals in four games.