1996–97 San Jose Sharks season
| 1996–97 San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|
| Division | 7th Pacific |
| 1996–97 record | 27–47–8 |
| Goals for | 211 |
| Goals against | 278 |
| Team information | |
| General Manager | Dean Lombardi |
| Coach | Al Sims |
| Captain | Todd Gill |
The 1996–97 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' sixth season of operation in the National Hockey League. The Sharks again failed to make the playoffs, finishing 13th in the Western Conference.
Defenceman Todd Gill is named team captain, following the departure of Jeff Odgers.
On October 18, the Sharks scored three short-handed goals in a 4-1 win over the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.
The Sharks finished the regular season last in scoring (211 goals for) and had the most power-play opportunities against (409).
Note: CR = Conference rank; GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points
Bolded teams qualified for the playoffs.
Divisions: CEN – Central, PAC – Pacific
bold – Qualified for playoffs; p – Won Presidents' Trophy
Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals
MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots against; SV = Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage;
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