1996–97 Buffalo Sabres season
The 1996–97 Buffalo Sabres season was the 27th for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on May 22, 1970. The season was the first season in the newly constructed Marine Midland Arena. The Sabres also underwent a drastic uniform change, replacing the blue and gold colors and classic crest with a black and red color scheme and new white buffalo-head logo. The Sabres won their first Northeast Division title, their first division title in 16 years.
| 1996–97 Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|
Northeast Division champions | |
| Division | 1st Northeast |
| Conference | 2nd Eastern |
| 1996–97 record | 40–30–12 |
| Home record | 24–11–6 |
| Road record | 16–19–6 |
| Goals for | 237 |
| Goals against | 208 |
| Team information | |
| General manager | John Muckler |
| Coach | Ted Nolan |
| Captain | Pat LaFontaine |
| Arena | Marine Midland Arena |
| Average attendance | 16,911 |
| Minor league affiliate(s) | Rochester Americans South Carolina Stingrays |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Donald Audette (28) |
| Assists | Garry Galley (34) |
| Points | Derek Plante (53) |
| Penalty minutes | Rob Ray (286) |
| Plus/minus | Michael Peca (+26) |
| Wins | Dominik Hasek (37) |
| Goals against average | Dominik Hasek (2.27) |
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