1997–98 Boston Bruins season

The 1997–98 Boston Bruins season was the team's 74th season. The season involved drafting Joe Thornton first overall.

Regular season
The Bruins allowed the fewest shorthanded goals (3) and were the most disciplined team during the regular season, being short-handed only 285 times.

Regular season

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Playoffs

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Scoring

 * Position abbreviations: C = Center; D = Defense; G = Goaltender; LW = Left wing; RW = Right wing
 * † = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Bruins only.
 * ‡ = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Bruins only.

Draft picks
Boston's picks at the 1997 NHL Entry Draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.