| 1996–97 Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|
| Division | 6th Northeast |
| 1996–97 record | 26–47–9 |
| Goals for | 234 |
| Goals against | 300 |
| Team information | |
| Coach | Steve Kasper |
| Captain | Ray Bourque |
The 1996–97 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins' 73rd season of operation in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Bruins slipped to last place in the Northeast Division and missed the playoffs for the first time in 30 years.
Divisions: ATL – Atlantic, NE – Northeast
bold – Qualified for playoffs
The Bruins finished in last place did not qualify for the playoffs.
Note:
March 1, 1997: Adam Oates, Bill Ranford and traded to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Jim Carey, Anson Carter, Jason Allison and a conditional draft pick.