1996–97 Detroit Red Wings season April April

| Date_ | Visitor | Score | Home | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | St. Louis | 1 – 1 | Detroit | 36–24–16 |
| April 3 | Toronto | 2 – 2 | Detroit | 36–24–17 |
| April 5 | Detroit | 4 – 2 | Toronto | 37–24–17 |
| April 8 | Detroit | 3 – 2 | Calgary | 38–24–17 |
| April 9 | Detroit | 3 – 3 | Edmonton | 38–24–18 |
| April 11 | Ottawa | 3 – 2 | Detroit | 38–25–18 |
| April 13 | St. Louis | 3 – 1 | Detroit | 38–26–18 |