1996-1997 NHL Season Schedule & Scores

The 1996-1997 NHL season saw the Colorado Avalanche win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history, defeating the Florida Panthers in four games. The season was also notable for the return of Wayne Gretzky to the Edmonton Oilers after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Kings.

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October 1996

There were 148 NHL games played in October 1996.

November 1996

There were 172 NHL games played in November 1996.

December 1996

There were 172 NHL games played in December 1996.

January 1997

There were 161 NHL games played in January 1997.

February 1997

There were 160 NHL games played in February 1997.

March 1997

There were 173 NHL games played in March 1997.

April 1997

There were 128 NHL games played in April 1997.

May 1997

There were 31 NHL games played in May 1997.

June 1997

There were 3 NHL games played in June 1997.