Detroit Red Wings Stanley Cup Roster 1997

**Detroit Red Wings Reach Stanley Cup Finals in 1997-98 Season** Detroit, MI - The 1997-98 Detroit Red Wings roster boasted 29 players, including some of the league's most talented. The team finished the regular season with a record of 253 goals for and 26 goals against. In the playoffs, the Red Wings faced off against the Washington Capitals, the Colorado Avalanche, and the Philadelphia Flyers en route to the Stanley Cup Finals. They faced the Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference Finals, winning the series 4-2. In the Stanley Cup Finals, they faced the Philadelphia Flyers, winning the series 4-0. The Red Wings' victory was their first Stanley Cup championship since 1955. It was also the first time that a team had won the Stanley Cup after finishing the regular season with the fewest goals against. The 1997-98 Red Wings roster included some of the greatest players in franchise history, including Steve Yzerman, Brendan Shanahan, Sergei Fedorov, and Vladimir Konstantinov. The team's success is a testament to the talent and dedication of its players and coaches.