2000–01 Tampa Bay Lightning season
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The 2000–01 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the Lightning's ninth season of operation. The club again failed to make the playoffs.

Regular season

After 39 games, the Lightning fired coach Steve Ludzik
Steve Ludzik
Stephen Paul Ludzik is a retired former professional ice hockey player and coach who currently works as a television analyst for The Score....

 and replaced him with John Tortorella
John Tortorella
Jonathan "John" Tortorella is an American professional ice hockey coach and is now the head coach of the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He is perhaps best known for his tenure as head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning when he led the team to the 2004 Stanley Cup championship...

. Ludzik finished with a record of 12–20–5–2 for the season. Tortorella would have a slightly worse record the rest of the way, finishing 12–27–1–3.

Game log

No. R Date Score Opponent Record
1 T October 6, 2000 3–3 OT New York Islanders
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 New York Islanders season
The 2000–01 New York Islanders season was the 29th season in the franchise's history. The team missed the playoffs again for the seventh consecutive season.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...

)
0–0–1–0
2 L October 8, 2000 4–5 Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Vancouver Canucks season
-Offseason:Markus Naslund became the captain after Mark Messier signed with the New York Rangers.-Game log:-External links:...

)
0–1–1–0
3 L October 13, 2000 2–3 @ Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Pittsburgh Penguins season
The 2000-2001 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 34th in the National Hockey League. The team played 82 games for new coach Ivan Hlinka, who replaced Herb Brooks, who stepped down to remain a scout with the team.-Offseason:...

)
0–2–1–0
4 W October 15, 2000 5–2 Atlanta Thrashers
Atlanta Thrashers
The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Atlanta Thrashers season
The 2000–01 Atlanta Thrashers season was the team's second season of competition in the National Hockey League . The Thrashers finished fourth in the Southeast Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring...

)
1–2–1–0
5 L October 18, 2000 5–6 @ Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....

 (2000–01
2000–01 Minnesota Wild season
The 2000–01 Minnesota Wild season was the Wild's first season. One of the policies that the Wild has implemented is never naming a permanent captain...

)
1–3–1–0
6 L October 21, 2000 2–7 @ New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 New Jersey Devils season
The 2000–01 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 19th season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. Although the Devils won the Atlantic Division and were Eastern Conference champions for the third time, the team fell short of winning back-to-back Stanley Cup...

)
1–4–1–0
7 W October 22, 2000 4–2 @ New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...

 (2000–01
2000–01 New York Rangers season
The 2000–01 New York Rangers season was the 75th season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Rangers compiled a 33–43–5–1 record in the 2000–01 season, finishing in fourth place in the Atlantic Division...

)
2–4–1–0
8 L October 25, 2000 1–5 @ Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Detroit Red Wings season
The 2000–01 Detroit Red Wings season was the 75th season of the Detroit franchise in the NHL. The Red Wings qualified for the playoffs by finishing first in the Central Division, and were second-overall in the Western Conference...

)
2–5–1–0
9 L October 27, 2000 0–6 Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Ottawa Senators season
The 2000–01 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators place first in the Northeast Division, with 109 points. In the playoffs, the Senators lost in the first round, again to the Toronto Maple Leafs, this time in a 4–0 sweep, in which they were repeatedly stymied by the Leafs' goaltender Curtis...

)
2–6–1–0
10 L October 31, 2000 5–6 OT @ Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Carolina Hurricanes season
-October:Record for the month 3-5-3-0 -November:Record for the month 7-5-0-1 -December:Record for the month 4-6-1-1 -January:...

)
2–6–1–1
11 L November 1, 2000 1–6 @ New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...

 (2000–01
2000–01 New York Rangers season
The 2000–01 New York Rangers season was the 75th season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Rangers compiled a 33–43–5–1 record in the 2000–01 season, finishing in fourth place in the Atlantic Division...

)
2–7–1–1
12 W November 3, 2000 4–3 OT New York Islanders
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 New York Islanders season
The 2000–01 New York Islanders season was the 29th season in the franchise's history. The team missed the playoffs again for the seventh consecutive season.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...

)
3–7–1–1
13 W November 5, 2000 5–2 Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Washington Capitals season
-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...

)
4–7–1–1
14 W November 10, 2000 3–1 Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Montreal Canadiens season
The 2000–01 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 92nd season of play. The club finished 5th in the Northeast Division and did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. The franchise missed the playoffs for the third consecutive season.-George Gillett:...

)
5–7–1–1
15 L November 11, 2000 3–4 Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Calgary Flames season
The 2000–01 Calgary Flames season was the 21st National Hockey League season in Calgary. It was a season for change, as the Flames let longtime general manager Al Coates go shortly before the draft and replaced him with highly touted Craig Button, previously with the Dallas Stars. The team...

)
5–8–1–1
16 W November 14, 2000 1–0 @ Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Montreal Canadiens season
The 2000–01 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 92nd season of play. The club finished 5th in the Northeast Division and did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. The franchise missed the playoffs for the third consecutive season.-George Gillett:...

)
6–8–1–1
17 T November 17, 2000 2–2 OT @ Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Toronto Maple Leafs season
The 2000–01 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's 84th season of existence and their 74rd season as the Maple Leafs. The team finished third in the Northeast Division with a 37-29-11-5 record...

)
6–8–2–1
18 L November 20, 2000 2–6 @ Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Dallas Stars season
The 2000–01 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' eighth season, 34th overall of the franchise.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...

)
6–9–2–1
19 W November 22, 2000 8–2 Atlanta Thrashers
Atlanta Thrashers
The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Atlanta Thrashers season
The 2000–01 Atlanta Thrashers season was the team's second season of competition in the National Hockey League . The Thrashers finished fourth in the Southeast Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring...

)
7–9–2–1
20 W November 24, 2000 2–1 Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Florida Panthers season
-Game log:-Playoffs:After making the playoffs in 2000, the Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs in 2001.-Player stats:-External links:...

)
8–9–2–1
21 L November 25, 2000 1–2 OT @ Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Florida Panthers season
-Game log:-Playoffs:After making the playoffs in 2000, the Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs in 2001.-Player stats:-External links:...

)
8–9–2–2
22 L November 27, 2000 4–7 @ New York Islanders
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 New York Islanders season
The 2000–01 New York Islanders season was the 29th season in the franchise's history. The team missed the playoffs again for the seventh consecutive season.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...

)
8–10–2–2
23 L November 29, 2000 1–4 @ Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Washington Capitals season
-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...

)
8–11–2–2
24 L December 1, 2000 3–5 @ Atlanta Thrashers
Atlanta Thrashers
The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Atlanta Thrashers season
The 2000–01 Atlanta Thrashers season was the team's second season of competition in the National Hockey League . The Thrashers finished fourth in the Southeast Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring...

)
8–12–2–2
25 W December 2, 2000 3–0 Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Detroit Red Wings season
The 2000–01 Detroit Red Wings season was the 75th season of the Detroit franchise in the NHL. The Red Wings qualified for the playoffs by finishing first in the Central Division, and were second-overall in the Western Conference...

)
9–12–2–2
26 L December 6, 2000 3–6 @ Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Philadelphia Flyers season
The 2000–01 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 34th season in the National Hockey League .Eric Lindros sat out the 2000–01 season awaiting a trade. Also, Craig Ramsay retained the head coaching position as Neilson was not asked to return, which became a matter of some controversy...

)
9–13–2–2
27 L December 8, 2000 0–2 Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Colorado Avalanche season
The 2000–01 Colorado Avalanche season was the franchise's 29th season, 22nd in the National Hockey League, and sixth as the Colorado Avalanche...

)
9–14–2–2
28 T December 11, 2000 2–2 OT @ Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Colorado Avalanche season
The 2000–01 Colorado Avalanche season was the franchise's 29th season, 22nd in the National Hockey League, and sixth as the Colorado Avalanche...

)
9–14–3–2
29 L December 14, 2000 2–3 @ Phoenix Coyotes
Phoenix Coyotes
The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena....

 (2000–01
2000–01 Phoenix Coyotes season
The 2000–01 Phoenix Coyotes season was their fifth season in the NHL. Before the season began, Wayne Gretzky became a part owner.-NHL Draft:-Wayne Gretzky:...

)
9–15–3–2
30 W December 16, 2000 4–3 @ Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Los Angeles Kings season
The 2000–01 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' 34th season of operation. The club made it to the playoffs, defeating Detroit in the first round before losing to Colorado in the second round.-Schedule and results:-Playoffs:...

)
10–15–3–2
31 L December 17, 2000 1–3 @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2000–01
2000–01 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season
The 2000–01 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the team's eighth season. The team finished last in the Western Conference and missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending- See also :* Mighty Ducks of Anaheim...

)
10–16–3–2
32 T December 21, 2000 1–1 OT Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Pittsburgh Penguins season
The 2000-2001 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 34th in the National Hockey League. The team played 82 games for new coach Ivan Hlinka, who replaced Herb Brooks, who stepped down to remain a scout with the team.-Offseason:...

)
10–16–4–2
33 L December 23, 2000 1–5 New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 New Jersey Devils season
The 2000–01 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 19th season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. Although the Devils won the Atlantic Division and were Eastern Conference champions for the third time, the team fell short of winning back-to-back Stanley Cup...

)
10–17–4–2
34 W December 26, 2000 3–2 Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Carolina Hurricanes season
-October:Record for the month 3-5-3-0 -November:Record for the month 7-5-0-1 -December:Record for the month 4-6-1-1 -January:...

)
11–17–4–2
35 W December 28, 2000 4–3 Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Philadelphia Flyers season
The 2000–01 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 34th season in the National Hockey League .Eric Lindros sat out the 2000–01 season awaiting a trade. Also, Craig Ramsay retained the head coaching position as Neilson was not asked to return, which became a matter of some controversy...

)
12–17–4–2
36 T December 30, 2000 1–1 OT Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Boston Bruins season
-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...

)
12–17–5–2
37 L December 31, 2000 2–3 Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Toronto Maple Leafs season
The 2000–01 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's 84th season of existence and their 74rd season as the Maple Leafs. The team finished third in the Northeast Division with a 37-29-11-5 record...

)
12–18–5–2
38 L January 3, 2001 2–3 @ Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Carolina Hurricanes season
-October:Record for the month 3-5-3-0 -November:Record for the month 7-5-0-1 -December:Record for the month 4-6-1-1 -January:...

)
12–19–5–2
39 L January 4, 2001 3–8 @ Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Ottawa Senators season
The 2000–01 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators place first in the Northeast Division, with 109 points. In the playoffs, the Senators lost in the first round, again to the Toronto Maple Leafs, this time in a 4–0 sweep, in which they were repeatedly stymied by the Leafs' goaltender Curtis...

)
12–20–5–2
40 L January 7, 2001 4–7 @ Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Chicago Blackhawks season
The 2000–01 Chicago Blackhawks season was the Chicago Blackhawks' seventy-fifth season of operation. Finishing twelfth in the Western Conference, they did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...

)
12–21–5–2
41 W January 10, 2001 3–1 @ Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Toronto Maple Leafs season
The 2000–01 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's 84th season of existence and their 74rd season as the Maple Leafs. The team finished third in the Northeast Division with a 37-29-11-5 record...

)
13–21–5–2
42 L January 12, 2001 0–3 Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Philadelphia Flyers season
The 2000–01 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 34th season in the National Hockey League .Eric Lindros sat out the 2000–01 season awaiting a trade. Also, Craig Ramsay retained the head coaching position as Neilson was not asked to return, which became a matter of some controversy...

)
13–22–5–2
43 L January 14, 2001 2–3 Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Dallas Stars season
The 2000–01 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' eighth season, 34th overall of the franchise.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...

)
13–23–5–2
44 L January 16, 2001 1–3 @ Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Buffalo Sabres season
The 2000–01 Buffalo Sabres season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Sabres finished with a 46-30-5-1 record in the regular season, and won the Conference Quarter-Finals over Philadelphia Flyers, but lost the Conference Semi-Finals to Pittsburgh Penguins...

)
13–24–5–2
45 L January 18, 2001 1–3 @ Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Montreal Canadiens season
The 2000–01 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 92nd season of play. The club finished 5th in the Northeast Division and did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. The franchise missed the playoffs for the third consecutive season.-George Gillett:...

)
13–25–5–2
46 L January 20, 2001 0–3 @ Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Ottawa Senators season
The 2000–01 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators place first in the Northeast Division, with 109 points. In the playoffs, the Senators lost in the first round, again to the Toronto Maple Leafs, this time in a 4–0 sweep, in which they were repeatedly stymied by the Leafs' goaltender Curtis...

)
13–26–5–2
47 L January 21, 2001 1–3 @ Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Columbus Blue Jackets season
The 2000–01 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the Blue Jackets' first season in the NHL, as the city of Columbus, Ohio, was awarded an expansion team in 1997.-Off-season:...

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13–27–5–2
48 L January 23, 2001 2–5 Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Washington Capitals season
-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...

)
13–28–5–2
49 L January 25, 2001 2–5 Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Ottawa Senators season
The 2000–01 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators place first in the Northeast Division, with 109 points. In the playoffs, the Senators lost in the first round, again to the Toronto Maple Leafs, this time in a 4–0 sweep, in which they were repeatedly stymied by the Leafs' goaltender Curtis...

)
13–29–5–2
50 L January 27, 2001 2–3 OT @ Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Florida Panthers season
-Game log:-Playoffs:After making the playoffs in 2000, the Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs in 2001.-Player stats:-External links:...

)
13–29–5–3
51 L January 29, 2001 2–5 @ Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Carolina Hurricanes season
-October:Record for the month 3-5-3-0 -November:Record for the month 7-5-0-1 -December:Record for the month 4-6-1-1 -January:...

)
13–30–5–3
52 W January 30, 2001 4–3 Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Florida Panthers season
-Game log:-Playoffs:After making the playoffs in 2000, the Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs in 2001.-Player stats:-External links:...

)
14–30–5–3
53 W February 1, 2001 4–2 Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Buffalo Sabres season
The 2000–01 Buffalo Sabres season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Sabres finished with a 46-30-5-1 record in the regular season, and won the Conference Quarter-Finals over Philadelphia Flyers, but lost the Conference Semi-Finals to Pittsburgh Penguins...

)
15–30–5–3
54 L February 6, 2001 2–4 Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....

 (2000–01
2000–01 Minnesota Wild season
The 2000–01 Minnesota Wild season was the Wild's first season. One of the policies that the Wild has implemented is never naming a permanent captain...

)
15–31–5–3
55 L February 8, 2001 1–4 @ St. Louis Blues (2000–01
2000–01 St. Louis Blues season
The 2000–01 St. Louis Blues season was the 34th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. After winning the President's Trophy the previous season, the Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 43 wins, 22 losses, 12 ties and five overtime losses, good for 103 points, and a trip to the...

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15–32–5–3
56 L February 10, 2001 2–6 @ Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Boston Bruins season
-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...

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15–33–5–3
57 L February 13, 2001 2–5 Phoenix Coyotes
Phoenix Coyotes
The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena....

 (2000–01
2000–01 Phoenix Coyotes season
The 2000–01 Phoenix Coyotes season was their fifth season in the NHL. Before the season began, Wayne Gretzky became a part owner.-NHL Draft:-Wayne Gretzky:...

)
15–34–5–3
58 L February 15, 2001 3–6 Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Boston Bruins season
-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...

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15–35–5–3
59 L February 17, 2001 4–5 New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...

 (2000–01
2000–01 New York Rangers season
The 2000–01 New York Rangers season was the 75th season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Rangers compiled a 33–43–5–1 record in the 2000–01 season, finishing in fourth place in the Atlantic Division...

)
15–36–5–3
60 L February 18, 2001 2–3 @ Nashville Predators
Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Nashville Predators season
-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
15–37–5–3
61 W February 20, 2001 3–2 St. Louis Blues (2000–01
2000–01 St. Louis Blues season
The 2000–01 St. Louis Blues season was the 34th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. After winning the President's Trophy the previous season, the Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 43 wins, 22 losses, 12 ties and five overtime losses, good for 103 points, and a trip to the...

)
16–37–5–3
62 T February 24, 2001 0–0 OT @ Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Philadelphia Flyers season
The 2000–01 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 34th season in the National Hockey League .Eric Lindros sat out the 2000–01 season awaiting a trade. Also, Craig Ramsay retained the head coaching position as Neilson was not asked to return, which became a matter of some controversy...

)
16–37–6–3
63 L February 25, 2001 4–5 @ Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Buffalo Sabres season
The 2000–01 Buffalo Sabres season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Sabres finished with a 46-30-5-1 record in the regular season, and won the Conference Quarter-Finals over Philadelphia Flyers, but lost the Conference Semi-Finals to Pittsburgh Penguins...

)
16–38–6–3
64 L March 1, 2001 1–3 @ Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Boston Bruins season
-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...

)
16–39–6–3
65 W March 3, 2001 6–0 @ New York Islanders
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 New York Islanders season
The 2000–01 New York Islanders season was the 29th season in the franchise's history. The team missed the playoffs again for the seventh consecutive season.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...

)
17–39–6–3
66 L March 4, 2001 0–6 @ New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 New Jersey Devils season
The 2000–01 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 19th season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. Although the Devils won the Atlantic Division and were Eastern Conference champions for the third time, the team fell short of winning back-to-back Stanley Cup...

)
17–40–6–3
67 W March 6, 2001 2–1 OT San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01)
18–40–6–3
68 W March 8, 2001 1–0 Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Carolina Hurricanes season
-October:Record for the month 3-5-3-0 -November:Record for the month 7-5-0-1 -December:Record for the month 4-6-1-1 -January:...

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19–40–6–3
69 W March 10, 2001 4–1 Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Columbus Blue Jackets season
The 2000–01 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the Blue Jackets' first season in the NHL, as the city of Columbus, Ohio, was awarded an expansion team in 1997.-Off-season:...

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20–40–6–3
70 L March 13, 2001 4–5 OT Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....

 (2000–01
2000–01 Edmonton Oilers season
The 2000–01 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 22nd season in the NHL. They were coming off a 32–26–16–8 record in 1999–2000 earning 88 points, their highest point total since 1989–90. They made the playoffs for the 5th straight season...

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20–40–6–4
71 W March 15, 2001 3–2 Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Toronto Maple Leafs season
The 2000–01 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's 84th season of existence and their 74rd season as the Maple Leafs. The team finished third in the Northeast Division with a 37-29-11-5 record...

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21–40–6–4
72 W March 17, 2001 5–1 Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Pittsburgh Penguins season
The 2000-2001 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 34th in the National Hockey League. The team played 82 games for new coach Ivan Hlinka, who replaced Herb Brooks, who stepped down to remain a scout with the team.-Offseason:...

)
22–40–6–4
73 W March 21, 2001 4–3 @ Atlanta Thrashers
Atlanta Thrashers
The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Atlanta Thrashers season
The 2000–01 Atlanta Thrashers season was the team's second season of competition in the National Hockey League . The Thrashers finished fourth in the Southeast Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring...

)
23–40–6–4
74 L March 22, 2001 0–2 Atlanta Thrashers
Atlanta Thrashers
The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Atlanta Thrashers season
The 2000–01 Atlanta Thrashers season was the team's second season of competition in the National Hockey League . The Thrashers finished fourth in the Southeast Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring...

)
23–41–6–4
75 L March 24, 2001 2–3 Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Washington Capitals season
-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...

)
23–42–6–4
76 L March 27, 2001 1–7 New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2000–01
2000–01 New Jersey Devils season
The 2000–01 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 19th season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. Although the Devils won the Atlantic Division and were Eastern Conference champions for the third time, the team fell short of winning back-to-back Stanley Cup...

)
23–43–6–4
77 L March 29, 2001 2–6 Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Montreal Canadiens season
The 2000–01 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 92nd season of play. The club finished 5th in the Northeast Division and did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. The franchise missed the playoffs for the third consecutive season.-George Gillett:...

)
23–44–6–4
78 W March 30, 2001 4–2 @ Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Florida Panthers season
-Game log:-Playoffs:After making the playoffs in 2000, the Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs in 2001.-Player stats:-External links:...

)
24–44–6–4
79 L April 1, 2001 2–4 Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Buffalo Sabres season
The 2000–01 Buffalo Sabres season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Sabres finished with a 46-30-5-1 record in the regular season, and won the Conference Quarter-Finals over Philadelphia Flyers, but lost the Conference Semi-Finals to Pittsburgh Penguins...

)
24–45–6–4
80 L April 4, 2001 2–4 @ Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Pittsburgh Penguins season
The 2000-2001 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 34th in the National Hockey League. The team played 82 games for new coach Ivan Hlinka, who replaced Herb Brooks, who stepped down to remain a scout with the team.-Offseason:...

)
24–46–6–4
81 L April 5, 2001 3–4 OT New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...

 (2000–01
2000–01 New York Rangers season
The 2000–01 New York Rangers season was the 75th season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Rangers compiled a 33–43–5–1 record in the 2000–01 season, finishing in fourth place in the Atlantic Division...

)
24–46–6–5
82 L April 8, 2001 1–2 @ Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...

 (2000–01
2000–01 Washington Capitals season
-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...

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24–47–6–5

Player stats

Regular season
Scoring
Player Pos GP G A Pts PIM +/- PPG SHG GWG
C 82 21 41 62 14
7 0 3
LW 76 32 24 56 48
8 0 4
C 68 23 28 51 66
7 0 3
RW 78 18 22 40 12
3 3 4
RW 64 11 27 38 38
3 1 0
C 70 11 25 36 64
3 0 2
D 70 11 19 30 103
6 1 1
LW 66 7 15 22 8
0 0 0
LW 64 10 11 21 46
3 2 1
C 80 7 14 21 44
1 0 0
LW 43 9 11 20 40
2 1 1
D 64 4 16 20 76
2 1 1
D 46 6 10 16 40
2 0 1
C 47 2 13 15 77
0 0 0
D 26 1 11 12 25
1 0 0
D 73 1 8 9 106
0 0 1
RW 29 4 4 8 97
1 0 0
D 74 1 6 7 80
0 0 0
RW 23 5 1 6 21
3 0 0
RW 34 2 4 6 18
1 0 0
D 25 0 5 5 8
0 0 0
RW 49 4 0 4 38
0 0 0
D 22 2 2 4 36 0 0 0 1
D 14 2 2 4 12
0 0 0
D 19 1 3 4 41
0 0 0
D 10 0 3 3 15
0 0 0
LW 9 1 1 2 4 1 0 0 0
D/W 15 1 1 2 4
0 0 0
C 12 1 1 2 22 0 0 0 0
C 20 1 1 2 13
0 0 0
D 16 1 1 2 10
0 0 1
D 16 0 2 2 8
0 0 0
D 16 1 0 1 10
0 0 0
LW 28 0 1 1 96
0 0 0
LW 13 0 1 1 36
0 0 0
G 61 0 1 1 4 0 0 0 0
G 24 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0
RW 8 0 0 0 0
0 0 0
G 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D 1 0 0 0 0
0 0 0
}
RW 5 0 0 0 0
0 0 0

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Player MIN GP W L T/OT GA GAA SO SA SV SV%
3378 61 20 33 3 177 3.14 4 1742 1565 .898
1005 24 3 13 3 59 3.52 1 541 482 .891
123 2 1 1 0 6 2.93 0 69 63 .913
118 2 0 2 0 8 4.07 0 55 47 .855
314 10 0 3 0 18 3.44 0 138 120 .870
1 1 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0
Team: 4939 82 24 52 6 268 3.26 5 2545 2277 .895

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