The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the second consecutive season.
Prior to the beginning of the regular season it was announced that Pavel Bure and Paul Laus would alternate the captaincy every five games.
[1] This was discontinued when Mike Keenan was named the team’s new head coach in early December.
[2] On December 3, it was announced that Mike Keenan would replace Duane Sutter as head coach and Bill Torrey would step down as general manager.
[3] Note: CR = Conference rank; GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; OTL = Overtime loss; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points Bolded teams qualified for the playoffs.