1997–98 New Jersey Devils season
The 1997–98 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 16th in the National Hockey League (NHL) since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils won the Atlantic Division title, but were eliminated in the first round of the 1998 Stanley Cup playoffs by the Ottawa Senators. Regular season. The Devils once again led the NHL in defense, allowing a League-low 166 goals in the 82-game regular season. Although the Devils had the fewest power play opportunities in the League, with just 333, they finished second in power play percentage, with 18.92 % (63 for 333). Playoffs. Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. Section::::(1) New Jersey Devils vs. (8) Ottawa Senators. The first two games were played at the Meadowlands. In Game 1, Ottawa won 2–1 in overtime, but in Game 2, the Devils were victorious by a score of 3–1. Games 3 and 4 were played in Ottawa. The Senators won Game 3, 2–1, in overtime and Game 4, 4–3. Game 5 was back in New Jersey, where the Devils won 3–1. Game 6 went back to Ottawa, where the Senators won 3–1 and the series 4–2. Media. This was the first season of television  broadcast coverage on Fox Sports Net New York. Draft picks. Team's picks at the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the Civic Arena.