The 1997–98 Ottawa Senators season was the sixth season of the

Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators (), officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa. The Senators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Di ...

of the

National Hockey League The National Hockey League (NHL; , ''LNH'') is a professional ice hockey league in North America composed of 32 teams25 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The NHL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Cana ...

(NHL). The season saw the Senators face the challenge of improving on their very successful 1996–97 season, when they made the

playoffs The playoffs, play-offs, postseason or finals of a sports league are a competition played after the regular season by the top competitors to determine the league champion or a similar accolade. Depending on the league, the playoffs may be eithe ...

for the first time in team history. The 1997–98 season was even more successful, as Ottawa finished over .500 for the first time in club history, qualified for the playoffs for the second straight year, and won their first playoff series in modern club history. The Senators defeated the top-seeded

New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...

in six games in the first round before falling to the

Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...

in five games in the second round.

Regular season

Alexei Yashin Alexei Valeryevich Yashin (; born 5 November 1973) is a Russian former professional ice hockey centre who played 12 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Ottawa Senators and New York Islanders, serving as captain of both teams. He ...

led the club offensively, with 72 points (33 goals, 39 assists) in 82 games.

Damian Rhodes Damian Rhodes (born May 28, 1969) is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender. Rhodes played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, and Atlanta Thrashers over eleven National Hockey League (NHL) seasons. He became the first ...

and

Ron Tugnutt Ronald Frederick Bradley Tugnutt (born October 22, 1967) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. Tugnutt played several seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Quebec Nordiques, Edmonton Oilers, Mighty Ducks of Anah ...

once again performed solidly in the Senators' net, helping set a club record for fewest goals allowed (200). The

Alexandre Daigle Alexandre Daigle (born February 7, 1975) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. A highly touted junior prospect, Daigle was drafted first overall in the 1993 NHL entry draft by the Ottawa Senators. After recording a modest career h ...

era came to an end midway through the season, as the Senators traded him to the

Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...

in exchange for

Václav Prospal Václav "Vinny" Prospal (born 17 February 1975) is a Czech former professional ice hockey player, currently a hockey coach. He played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Philadelphia Flyers, Ottawa Senators, Florida Panthers, ...

and

Pat Falloon Pat Falloon (born September 22, 1972) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played nine seasons in the National Hockey League between 1991 and 2000. He played with the San Jose Sharks, Philadelphia Flyers, Ottawa Senators ...

Final standings

Playoffs

The Ottawa Senators ended the 1997–98 regular season as the Eastern Conference's eighth seed.

Daniel Alfredsson Daniel Alfredsson (; born 11 December 1972), nicknamed "Alfie", is a Swedish-Canadian former professional ice hockey player and assistant coach for the Ottawa Senators. He spent 18 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL), primarily with the ...

, who missed 27 games in the regular season due to injuries, led the team with nine points (seven goals, two assists) in the playoffs and the club won its first round matchup, an upset win over the

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals

On paper, the series was a big mismatch, as the Devils had finished 24 points ahead in the standings. One American newspaper covering the playoffs did not even preview the series, expecting an easy win for the Devils. The Devils were characterized as arrogant, although the Devils and the Senators had split their season series. Devil

Randy McKay Hugh Randall McKay (born January 25, 1967) is a Canadian former professional hockey player. Playing the right wing position, he played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1988 to 2003 with the Detroit Red Wings, New Jersey Devils, Dallas S ...

, when asked which player on the Senators he respected, said, "To be honest, I'd have to see their (roster) list." The series opened in New Jersey. In Game 1, the Senators got a 1–0 lead and held onto it until 3:24 was left in the third period, when

Doug Gilmour Douglas Robert Gilmour (born June 25, 1963) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for seven different teams. Gilmour was a seventh round selection, 134th overall, of the ...

scored to tie the game. After the goal, the Devils got several penalties in a row, including some in overtime. Although the Senators went 0–6 on the power play, they managed to win the game on an overtime winner from Bruce Gardiner at 5:58. In Game 2, the Devils won the game in large part due to the offence of Doug Gilmour, who assisted on the first goal and scored the second, game-winning goal and an empty netter to tie the series. The series now moved to Ottawa for Games 3 and 4. In Game 3,

played outstanding and

scored the winner, 2:47 into overtime on the power play. According to Devils' goaltender

Martin Brodeur Martin Pierre Brodeur (; born May 6, 1972) is a Canadian–American former professional ice hockey goaltender and current team executive. He played 22 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL), 21 of them for the New Jersey Devils, with whom ...

, "It's Rhodes, that's the bottom line. He has been tremendous. We're getting the puck to him, we're getting rebounds, but he closes the door every time." Devils Head Coach

Jacques Lemaire Jacques Gérard Lemaire (born September 7, 1945) is a Canadian former ice hockey forward and head coach who was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1984. He spent his entire twelve-year National Hockey League (NHL) playing career with the ...

refused to appear for the post-game press conference. The Senators won Game 4, 4–3, on the strength of a

hat-trick A hat-trick or hat trick is the achievement of a generally positive feat three times in a match, or another achievement based on the number three. Origin The term first appeared in 1858 in cricket, to describe H. H. Stephenson taking three Wick ...

. The Senators had led 4–1, but late goals by

Scott Stevens Ronald Scott Stevens (born April 1, 1964) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. As a defenseman, Stevens played 22 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Washington Capitals, St. Louis Blues and New Jersey ...

and Doug Gilmour, with 69 seconds left, made it a close contest. The series now returned to New Jersey, with the Devils on the brink of elimination. In Game 5, Brodeur stopped 22 of 23 shots and even assisted on a short-handed goal as the Devils won 3–1. Gilmour scored the game-winner and the Devils staved off elimination. In Game 6,

Janne Laukkanen Janne Laukkanen (born March 19, 1970) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League for the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche franchise, the Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Tampa Bay ...

scored the winner, giving the Senators the lead that was solidified when

Igor Kravchuk Igor Aleksandrovich Kravchuk (; born September 13, 1966) is a Russian former ice hockey defenceman, who spent several seasons in the Soviet League and then in the National Hockey League and also competed internationally for the Soviet Un ...

scored into an empty net to complete the series upset, 4–2, for the Senators. After the game,

commented, "The bottom line is that they're an average team that played great. And we're an above average team that played poorly." The headlines from other newspapers labelled the playoff win a "titanic upset" and "sensational upset."

Eastern Conference Semifinals

The Senators did not capitalize on their first-round win, and the Capitals took the series in five games.

Schedule and results

Regular season

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Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...

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( 1997–98) , , 0–1–1, , 19,231 , , , - , 3, , October 4, 1997, , 3–2 , , style="text-align:left;",

Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes (colloquially known as the Canes) are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Con ...

( 1997–98) , , 1–1–1, , 18,500 , , , - , 4, , October 7, 1997, , 1–0 , , style="text-align:left;", @

San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. The Sharks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Con ...

( 1997–98) , , 2–1–1, , 16,073 , , , - , 5, , October 10, 1997, , 1–1 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @

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( 1997–98) , , 2–1–2, , 17,174 , , , - , 6, , October 12, 1997, , 4–7 , , style="text-align:left;", @

Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...

( 1997–98) , , 2–2–2, , 16,005 , , , - , 7, , October 15, 1997, , 5–1 , , style="text-align:left;",

New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...

( 1997–98) , , 3–2–2, , 17,111 , , , - , 8, , October 17, 1997, , 4–2 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 4–2–2, , 13,681 , , , - , 9, , October 19, 1997, , 3–1 , , style="text-align:left;",

Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas. The Stars compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The Stars ...

( 1997–98) , , 5–2–2, , 14,354 , , , - , 10, , October 22, 1997, , 6–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @

Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...

( 1997–98) , , 6–2–2, , 15,726 , , , - , 11, , October 23, 1997, , 2–2 OT, , style="text-align:left;",

Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. The Panthers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team initially played it ...

( 1997–98) , , 6–2–3, , 15,168 , , , - , 12, , October 25, 1997, , 2–4 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 6–3–3, , 18,500 , , , - , 13, , October 29, 1997, , 5–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @

Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the ...

( 1997–98) , , 7–3–3, , 10,776 , , , - , 14, , October 30, 1997, , 5–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 8–3–3, , 14,703 , , , - , - , 15, , November 2, 1997, , 1–3 , , style="text-align:left;",

Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...

( 1997–98) , , 8–4–3, , 16,753 , , , - , 16, , November 6, 1997, , 4–1 , , style="text-align:left;",

Phoenix Coyotes The Arizona Coyotes are an inactive professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. They competed in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division (1996–1998, 2021–2024) and ...

( 1997–98) , , 9–4–3, , 13,437 , , , - , 17, , November 8, 1997, , 3–4 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 9–5–3, , 18,500 , , , - , 18, , November 9, 1997, , 1–4 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 9–6–3, , 5,551 , , , - , 19, , November 11, 1997, , 0–1 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 9–7–3, , 19,314 , , , - , 20, , November 13, 1997, , 2–4 , , style="text-align:left;",

Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...

( 1997–98) , , 9–8–3, , 18,136 , , , - , 21, , November 15, 1997, , 3–3 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 9–8–4, , 14,761 , , , - , 22, , November 17, 1997, , 2–4 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 9–9–4, , 15,742 , , , - , 23, , November 20, 1997, , 0–2 , , style="text-align:left;",

Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...

( 1997–98) , , 9–10–4, , 14,097 , , , - , 24, , November 22, 1997, , 0–1 , , style="text-align:left;",

Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...

( 1997–98) , , 9–11–4, , 17,113 , , , - , 25, , November 26, 1997, , 1–4 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 9–12–4, , 19,983 , , , - , 26, , November 27, 1997, , 3–1 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 10–12–4, , 13,671 , , , - , 27, , November 29, 1997, , 2–3 , , style="text-align:left;",

Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (N ...

( 1997–98) , , 10–13–4, , 18,251 , , , - , - , 28, , December 2, 1997, , 4–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @

New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...

( 1997–98) , , 11–13–4, , 8,141 , , , - , 29, , December 4, 1997, , 3–2 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 12–13–4, , 14,108 , , , - , 30, , December 6, 1997, , 3–0 , , style="text-align:left;",

Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...

( 1997–98) , , 13–13–4, , 15,285 , , , - , 31, , December 11, 1997, , 1–2 , , style="text-align:left;",

St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...

( 1997–98) , , 13–14–4, , 14,961 , , , - , 32, , December 13, 1997, , 1–3 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 13–15–4, , 14,290 , , , - , 33, , December 15, 1997, , 3–1 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 14–15–4, , 14,155 , , , - , 34, , December 16, 1997, , 1–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 14–16–4, , 7,317 , , , - , 35, , December 18, 1997, , 3–2 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 15–16–4, , 14,437 , , , - , 36, , December 20, 1997, , 1–4 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 15–17–4, , 20,910 , , , - , 37, , December 22, 1997, , 4–1 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 16–17–4, , 10,227 , , , - , 38, , December 23, 1997, , 4–3 OT, , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 17–17–4, , 18,500 , , , - , 39, , December 27, 1997, , 3–0 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 18–17–4, , 17,921 , , , - , 40, , December 31, 1997, , 0–3 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 18–18–4, , 15,636 , , , - , - , 41, , January 1, 1998, , 0–0 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 18–18–5, , 13,714 , , , - , 42, , January 3, 1998, , 2–7 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 18–19–5, , 18,500 , , , - , 43, , January 5, 1998, , 1–4 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 18–20–5, , 6,055 , , , - , 44, , January 7, 1998, , 2–0 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 19–20–5, , 16,928 , , , - , 45, , January 10, 1998, , 3–3 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @

Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche (colloquially known as the Avs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. The Avalanche compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Con ...

( 1997–98) , , 19–20–6, , 16,061 , , , - , 46, , January 11, 1998, , 4–4 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 19–20–7, , 13,963 , , , - , 47, , January 13, 1998, , 0–4 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 19–21–7, , 11,109 , , , - , 48, , January 20, 1998, , 0–0 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 19–21–8, , 13,116 , , , - , 49, , January 22, 1998, , 2–4 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 19–22–8, , 15,491 , , , - , 50, , January 24, 1998, , 3–2 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 20–22–8, , 18,327 , , , - , 51, , January 26, 1998, , 2–1 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 21–22–8, , 13,804 , , , - , 52, , January 27, 1998, , 1–6 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 21–23–8, , 14,183 , , , - , 53, , January 29, 1998, , 2–2 OT, , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 21–23–9, , 18,500 , , , - , 54, , January 31, 1998, , 4–3 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 22–23–9, , 21,273 , , , - , - , 55, , February 2, 1998, , 0–1 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 22–24–9, , 15,675 , , , - , 56, , February 4, 1998, , 0–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 22–25–9, , 15,302 , , , - , 57, , February 5, 1998, , 3–2 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 23–25–9, , 18,500 , , , - , 58, , February 7, 1998, , 2–2 OT, , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 23–25–10, , 18,500 , , , - , 59, , February 25, 1998, , 2–5 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 23–26–10, , 16,142 , , , - , 60, , February 28, 1998, , 4–6 , , style="text-align:left;", @

Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...

( 1997–98) , , 23–27–10, , 17,233 , , , - , - , 61, , March 1, 1998, , 1–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @

Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The ...

( 1997–98) , , 23–28–10, , 17,463 , , , - , 62, , March 5, 1998, , 4–2 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 24–28–10, , 18,500 , , , - , 63, , March 7, 1998, , 2–1 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 25–28–10, , 18,036 , , , - , 64, , March 11, 1998, , 5–3 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 26–28–10, , 15,539 , , , - , 65, , March 14, 1998, , 4–0 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 27–28–10, , 18,500 , , , - , 66, , March 16, 1998, , 4–5 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 27–29–10, , 18,200 , , , - , 67, , March 18, 1998, , 4–4 OT, , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 27–29–11, , 17,403 , , , - , 68, , March 20, 1998, , 1–1 OT, , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 27–29–12, , 18,500 , , , - , 69, , March 22, 1998, , 2–5 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 27–30–12, , 17,177 , , , - , 70, , March 25, 1998, , 3–2 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 28–30–12, , 18,200 , , , - , 71, , March 27, 1998, , 1–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 28–31–12, , 19,172 , , , - , 72, , March 29, 1998, , 1–1 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 28–31–13, , 14,322 , , , - , - , 73, , April 2, 1998, , 3–3 OT, , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 28–31–14, , 18,119 , , , - , 74, , April 3, 1998, , 3–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 29–31–14, , 17,313 , , , - , 75, , April 5, 1998, , 1–0 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 30–31–14, , 15,661 , , , - , 76, , April 7, 1998, , 2–4 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 30–32–14, , 18,226 , , , - , 77, , April 9, 1998, , 4–1 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 31–32–14, , 17,895 , , , - , 78, , April 11, 1998, , 4–4 OT, , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 31–32–15, , 18,500 , , , - , 79, , April 13, 1998, , 3–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 32–32–15, , 12,387 , , , - , 80, , April 14, 1998, , 3–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 33–32–15, , 14,703 , , , - , 81, , April 16, 1998, , 0–2 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 1997–98) , , 33–33–15, , 18,500 , , , - , 82, , April 19, 1998, , 2–1 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 1997–98) , , 34–33–15, , 18,595 , , , - , - , ''Legend'':

Playoffs

, - , 1 , , April 22, 1998 , , 2–1 OT , , align="left", @

, , Senators lead 1–0 , , 18,457 , , , - , 2 , , April 24, 1998 , , 1–3 , , align="left", @ New Jersey Devils , , Series tied 1–1 , , 19,040 , , , - , 3 , , April 26, 1998 , , 2–1 OT , , align="left", New Jersey Devils , , Senators lead 2–1 , , 18,500 , , , - , 4 , , April 28, 1998 , , 4–3 , , align="left", New Jersey Devils , , Senators lead 3–1 , , 18,500 , , , - , 5 , , April 30, 1998 , , 1–3 , , align="left", @ New Jersey Devils , , Senators lead 3–2 , , 19,040 , , , - , 6 , , May 2, 1998 , , 3–1 , , align="left", New Jersey Devils , , Senators win 4–2 , , 18,500 , , , - , - , 1 , , May 7, 1998 , , 2–4 , , align="left", @

, , Capitals lead 1–0 , , 17,941 , , , - , 2 , , May 9, 1998 , , 1–6 , , align="left", @ Washington Capitals , , Capitals lead 2–0 , , 19,740 , , , - , 3 , , May 11, 1998 , , 4–3 , , align="left", Washington Capitals , , Capitals lead 2–1 , , 18,500 , , , - , 4 , , May 13, 1998 , , 0–2 , , align="left", Washington Capitals , , Capitals lead 3–1 , , 18,500 , , , - , 5 , , May 15, 1998 , , 0–3 , , align="left", @ Washington Capitals , , Capitals win 4–1 , , 19,740 , , , - , - , ''Legend'':

Player statistics

Scoring

* ''Position abbreviations: C =

Centre Center or centre may refer to: Mathematics *Center (geometry), the middle of an object * Center (algebra), used in various contexts ** Center (group theory) ** Center (ring theory) * Graph center, the set of all vertices of minimum eccentricity ...

; D =

Defence Defense or defence may refer to: Tactical, martial, and political acts or groups * Defense (military), forces primarily intended for warfare * Civil defense, the organizing of civilians to deal with emergencies or enemy attacks * Defense indust ...

; G =

Goaltender In ice hockey, the goaltender (commonly referred to as goalie or netminder) is the player responsible for preventing the hockey puck from entering their own team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring. The goaltender mostly plays ...

; LW =

Left wing Left-wing politics describes the range of political ideologies that support and seek to achieve social equality and egalitarianism, often in opposition to social hierarchy either as a whole or of certain social hierarchies. Left-wing politic ...

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Goaltending

Awards and records

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Transactions

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References

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Regular season

Final standings

Playoffs

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals

Eastern Conference Semifinals

Schedule and results

Regular season

Playoffs

Player statistics

Scoring

Goaltending

Awards and records

Awards

Milestones

Transactions

June 1997

July 1997

August 1997

September 1997

October 1997

November 1997

January 1998

March 1998

Draft picks

Farm teams

See also

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