The 1996–97 Boston Bruins season was the team's 73rd season of operation in the National Hockey League (NHL).
The Bruins finished with the worst record in the NHL and missed the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 1967.
[1][2][3] Divisions: ATL – Atlantic, NE – Northeast bold – Qualified for playoffs
Win (2 points) Loss (0 points) Tie (1 point)
Boston's draft picks at the 1996 NHL entry draft held at the Kiel Center in St. Louis, Missouri.