Washington Capitals 1997 Draft Picks7 selections by the Washington Capitals in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.
| Year | Pick | Round | Team | Player | Pos | Amateur Club | League | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 9 | 1 | Washington Capitals | Nick Boynton | D | Ottawa 67's | OHL | CAN |
| 1997 | 35 | 2 | Washington Capitals | Jean-Francois Fortin | D | Sherbrooke Faucons | QMJHL | CAN |
| 1997 | 89 | 4 | Washington Capitals | Curtis Cruickshank | G | Kingston Frontenacs | OHL | CAN |
| 1997 | 116 | 5 | Washington Capitals | Kevin Caulfield | RW | Boston College | NCAA | USA |
| 1997 | 143 | 6 | Washington Capitals | Henrik Petre | D | Djurgarden Jr. | Sweden | SWE |
| 1997 | 200 | 8 | Washington Capitals | Pierre-Luc Therrien | G | Drummondville Voltigeurs | QMJHL | CAN |
| 1997 | 226 | 9 | Washington Capitals | Matt Oikawa | RW | St. Lawrence University | NCAA | CAN |