1996–97 Washington Capitals season
| 1996–97 Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|
| Division | 5th Atlantic |
| Conference | 9th Eastern |
| 1996–97 record | 33–40–9 |
| Goals for | 214 |
| Goals against | 231 |
| Team information | |
| General Manager | David Poile |
| Coach | Jim Schoenfeld |
| Captain | Dale Hunter |
The 1996–97 Washington Capitals season was the team's 23rd season of play. The Capitals finished fifth in the division, and ninth in the conference, and failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 1982.
Divisions: ATL – Atlantic, NE – Northeast
bold – Qualified for playoffs
The Capitals missed the playoffs for the first time in 15 years due to injuries.
Note: 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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