2001–02 Montreal Canadiens season
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The 2001–02 Montreal Canadiens
season was the club's 93rd
season
. After the missing the playoffs in two previous season for the first time, the Canadiens returned to the Stanley Cup
conquest. The Canadiens were eliminated in the Eastern Conference Semi-finals by the Carolina Hurricanes
4 games to 2.
was suffering from intra-abdominal non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a form of cancer. This condition kept him out of all but three games in the regular season. On October 5 to respond to Koivu's absence, General Manager Andre Savard
signed veteran forward Doug Gilmour
to address the absence. The team began the seson hovering around the .500 mark but a five game winning streak to end November, highlighted by spectacular performances by goaltender Jose Theodore
, allowed the Canadiens to climb into the playoff mix. Around this time Savard added some offensive power to the team by acquiring Donald Audette
and Shaun Van Allen
from the Dallas Stars in return for Martin Rucinsky
and Benoit Brunet
. Coach Michel Therrien
and the Canadiens had a rough December with a record of 4-8-2-1 as well newly acquired Audette sees his forearm tendons are sliced by the skate of New York Rangers forward Radek Dvorak
. His season is jeopardized. Despite the inconsistency of the team Theodore was spectacular in the net. In January the Cnadiens played more .500 hockey and that prompted Savard to make a change. Savard traded forward Brian Savage
to the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for Sergei Berezin
. The regular season was on hold for 2 weeks while the 2002 Winter Olympics were taking place. When play resumed Jose Theodore took matters in to his own hands and he carried the Habs into the playoffs. He finished the regular season with a record of 30-24-10, 7 shutouts and a Goals against average
of 2.11. In the 80th game of the regular season, Canadiens Captain Saku Koivu returned from treatment and played his first game of the season against the Ottawa Senators
, he played for the team for the rest of the year. The Canadiens made the playoffs with a record of 36-31-12-3 due to the heroics of eventual Hart Trophy winner Jose Thoedore.
lead the way with 2 goals and Saku Koivu
had a goal and an assist to win game one 5-2 for Montreal. Game two would prove to be a back and forth affair as both teams traded momentum. Boston won the game 6-4 despite a four point performance from Richard Zednik
. The series shifted to Montreal and the Canadiens won game three 5-3 lead by a four point performance by Koivu. This gave Montreal a 2-1 series lead. The Bruins responded in Game 4 as they won easily 5-2. Theodore rose to the occasion in Game 5 as he stopped 43 of 44 shots for a 2-1 win to give the Canadiens a 3-2 series lead going back to the Bell Centre
. Theodore was spectacular again in Game 6 and Yanic Perreault
scored the Game Winning goal to give the Canadiens a 2-1 victory. The Canadiens won the series in 6 games and upset the best team in the conference.
The Canadiens faced the Carolina Hurricanes
in the second round of the playoffs. The Hurricanes won the first game 2-0 as Hurricanes goaltender Kevin Weekes
was awarded the shutout. The Carolina Hurricanes dominated the Canadiens outshooting them 46 to 16 but Theodore only yielded one goal and Koivu had a goal and an assist and the Canadiens won game two 4-1 to tie the series. Game three went to overtime and due to the heroics of Theodore he kept his team in the game. The Habs would win game three just over 2 minutes into overtime on a goal by Donald Audette. This win gave the Canadiens the lead in the series. The Canadiens had momentum in Game 4 and they had a 3-0 lead early in the third period of Game 4,however the Habs see the Hurricanes strike for three straight goals to send the game to overtime. Niclas Wallin
of the Hurricanes ended the game in overtime to tie the series. The Hurricanes now had momentum and they would win the next two games to win the series outscoring Montreal 13-3 in the process.
Goaltending
Goaltending
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 ...
season was the club's 93rd
Montreal Canadiens seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Montreal Canadiens professional ice hockey club. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Canadiens completed in both the National Hockey Association and the National Hockey League .-NHA :Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins,...
season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
. After the missing the playoffs in two previous season for the first time, the Canadiens returned to the Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...
conquest. The Canadiens were eliminated in the Eastern Conference Semi-finals by the 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...
4 games to 2.
Regular season
The 93rd season for the Canadiens began with a shocking announcement when team captain Saku KoivuSaku Koivu
Saku Antero Koivu is a Finnish professional ice hockey player and an alternate captain of the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League . He began his NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1995–96 after three seasons with TPS of the Finnish SM-liiga...
was suffering from intra-abdominal non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a form of cancer. This condition kept him out of all but three games in the regular season. On October 5 to respond to Koivu's absence, General Manager Andre Savard
Andre Savard
André Savard is a retired former professional ice hockey center. He and his wife, Marie-France, have two sons, Patrick and Dany.-Playing career:...
signed veteran forward Doug Gilmour
Doug Gilmour
Douglas Robert Gilmour is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who is the current general manager of the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League . During his National Hockey League career, Gilmour played for 7 NHL clubs: the St...
to address the absence. The team began the seson hovering around the .500 mark but a five game winning streak to end November, highlighted by spectacular performances by goaltender Jose Theodore
José Théodore
José Théodore is a French Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League...
, allowed the Canadiens to climb into the playoff mix. Around this time Savard added some offensive power to the team by acquiring Donald Audette
Donald Audette
Donald Audette is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey forward who played fourteen seasons in the National Hockey League for the Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, Atlanta Thrashers, Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens and Florida Panthers.-Playing career:He was drafted in the 9th round of the...
and Shaun Van Allen
Shaun Van Allen
Shaun Van Allen is a retired professional hockey player who played in the NHL from 1991 to 2004. He played 794 games in the NHL, and scored 269 points.-Professional career:...
from the Dallas Stars in return for Martin Rucinsky
Martin Rucinsky
Martin Ručinský is a Czech professional ice hockey player currently playing for HC Litvínov of the Czech Extraliga. Ručínský was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round as the 20th overall selection in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft on June 22, 1991. Ručinský led the Montreal Canadiens in...
and Benoit Brunet
Benoit Brunet
Benoît Brunet is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player. He was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round, 27th overall, of the 1986 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:...
. Coach Michel Therrien
Michel Therrien
Michel Therrien is a hockey scout for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League. Prior to that he was a player and head coach for the Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Therrien coached the Canadiens for three seasons, taking them to the Eastern Conference semi-finals in the...
and the Canadiens had a rough December with a record of 4-8-2-1 as well newly acquired Audette sees his forearm tendons are sliced by the skate of New York Rangers forward Radek Dvorak
Radek Dvorak
Radek Dvořák is a Czech professional ice hockey currently a member of the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
. His season is jeopardized. Despite the inconsistency of the team Theodore was spectacular in the net. In January the Cnadiens played more .500 hockey and that prompted Savard to make a change. Savard traded forward Brian Savage
Brian Savage
Brian Savage is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, Phoenix Coyotes, St. Louis Blues and Philadelphia Flyers.-Playing career:...
to the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for Sergei Berezin
Sergei Berezin
Sergei Yevgenyevich Berezin is a former NHL player from 1996–97 through 2002–03. Berezin, who played left wing in the NHL, was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the tenth round of the 1994 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:...
. The regular season was on hold for 2 weeks while the 2002 Winter Olympics were taking place. When play resumed Jose Theodore took matters in to his own hands and he carried the Habs into the playoffs. He finished the regular season with a record of 30-24-10, 7 shutouts and a Goals against average
Goals against average
Goals Against Average is a statistic used in ice hockey, water polo, lacrosse, and soccer that is the mean of goals allowed per game by a goaltender....
of 2.11. In the 80th game of the regular season, Canadiens Captain Saku Koivu returned from treatment and played his first game of the season against the 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...
, he played for the team for the rest of the year. The Canadiens made the playoffs with a record of 36-31-12-3 due to the heroics of eventual Hart Trophy winner Jose Thoedore.
Game log
| Regular season results | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
| 1 | W | October 4, 2001 | 6–4 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Ottawa Senators season The 2001–02 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators place third in the Northeast Division, with 94 points. In the playoffs, they upset the Philadelphia Flyers in five games, limiting the Flyers' high-powered offence to just two goals for the franchise's second playoff series win... ) |
1–0–0–0 |
| 2 | T | October 6, 2001 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2001–02 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the Toronto Maple Leafs' 85th season as a franchise, and the 75th season as the Maple Leafs. They finished second in the Northeast Division with a record of 43-25-10-4 for 100 points... ) |
1–0–1–0 |
| 3 | W | October 9, 2001 | 3–1 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2001–02 2001–02 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 2001–02 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the Ducks' ninth season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:* Green background indicates win .* Red background indicates regulation loss .... ) |
2–0–1–0 |
| 4 | W | October 12, 2001 | 3–1 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Columbus Blue Jackets season The 2001–02 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the Blue Jackets' second season in the NHL, as the team was coming off a 28–39–9–6 record in their expansion season, earning 71 points, and missing the playoffs.-Regular season:... ) |
3–0–1–0 |
| 5 | W | October 13, 2001 | 3–1 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 New Jersey Devils season The 2001–02 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 20th season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils finished 6th in the Eastern Conference and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs... ) |
4–0–1–0 |
| 7 | L | October 19, 2001 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Washington Capitals season The 2001–02 Washington Capitals season was the team's twenty-eighth season of play. The team finished second in the Southeast, but ninth-overall in the Eastern Conference to miss the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:... ) |
4–2–1–0 |
| 8 | L | October 20, 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:... (2001–02 2001–02 Buffalo Sabres season The 2001–02 NHL season was the 32nd season in Buffalo Sabres team history. The Sabres finished in 5th place in the Northeast Division and failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in 6 seasons. On October 7, 2001 the Sabres played the New York Rangers in the first Manhattan's first game... ) |
4–3–1–0 |
| 9 | W | October 26, 2001 | 5–2 | @ 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:... (2001–02 2001–02 Buffalo Sabres season The 2001–02 NHL season was the 32nd season in Buffalo Sabres team history. The Sabres finished in 5th place in the Northeast Division and failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in 6 seasons. On October 7, 2001 the Sabres played the New York Rangers in the first Manhattan's first game... ) |
5–3–1–0 |
| 10 | L | October 27, 2001 | 1–5 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2001–02 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 35th season in the National Hockey League .In the off-season, the Flyers re-vamped their lineup by signing Jeremy Roenick and finally trading Eric Lindros to the New York Rangers for Kim Johnsson, Jan Hlavac, Pavel Brendl, and a... ) |
5–4–1–0 |
| 11 | L | October 30, 2001 | 1–3 | @ 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 .... (2001–02 2001–02 Edmonton Oilers season The 2001–02 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 23rd season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 39–28–12–3 record in 2000–01, earning 93 points, the highest point total the Oilers had achieved since the 1987–88 season, when they earned 99 points... ) |
5–5–1–0 |
| 12 | L | November 1, 2001 | 0–4 | @ 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,... (2001–02 2001–02 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
5–6–1–0 |
| 13 | L | November 3, 2001 | 2–6 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Calgary Flames season The 2001–02 Calgary Flames season was the 22nd National Hockey League season in Calgary. It began with wholesale changes, as second year General Manager Craig Button continued to change the look of the team... ) |
5–7–1–0 |
| 14 | T | November 6, 2001 | 1–1 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Colorado Avalanche season The 2001–02 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's seventh season. At the end of the 2001-02 season, Patrick Roy had a Goals Against Average of 1.94 and a Save Percentage of .925... ) |
5–7–2–0 |
| 15 | W | November 8, 2001 | 3–1 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 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... ) |
6–7–2–0 |
| 16 | W | November 10, 2001 | 3–2 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 New York Islanders season The 2001–02 New York Islanders season was the 30th season in the franchise's history. This season saw the Islanders finish in second place in the Atlantic Division with a record of 42 wins, 28 losses, 8 ties, and 4 overtime losses for 96 points... ) |
7–7–2–0 |
| 17 | L | November 11, 2001 | 2–3 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... (2001–02 2001–02 New York Rangers season The 2001–02 New York Rangers season was the 76th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished fourth in the Atlantic Division, compiling a 36–38–4–4 record... ) |
7–7–2–1 |
| 18 | L | November 13, 2001 | 3–5 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Boston Bruins season The 2001–02 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins's 78th season of operation. The Bruins qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Montreal Canadiens.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
7–8–2–1 |
| 19 | W | November 17, 2001 | 1–0 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the second consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
8–8–2–1 |
| 20 | W | November 20, 2001 | 3–2 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Boston Bruins season The 2001–02 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins's 78th season of operation. The Bruins qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Montreal Canadiens.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
9–8–2–1 |
| 21 | W | November 22, 2001 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Atlanta Thrashers season The 2001–02 Atlanta Thrashers season was the Thrashers's third season of competition. The team did not make the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
10–8–2–1 |
| 22 | W | November 24, 2001 | 5–3 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Washington Capitals season The 2001–02 Washington Capitals season was the team's twenty-eighth season of play. The team finished second in the Southeast, but ninth-overall in the Eastern Conference to miss the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:... ) |
11–8–2–1 |
| 23 | W | November 27, 2001 | 5–1 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Atlanta Thrashers season The 2001–02 Atlanta Thrashers season was the Thrashers's third season of competition. The team did not make the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
12–8–2–1 |
| 24 | T | November 29, 2001 | 1–1 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... (2001–02 2001–02 New York Islanders season The 2001–02 New York Islanders season was the 30th season in the franchise's history. This season saw the Islanders finish in second place in the Atlantic Division with a record of 42 wins, 28 losses, 8 ties, and 4 overtime losses for 96 points... ) |
12–8–3–1 |
| 25 | L | December 1, 2001 | 1–3 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 New York Rangers season The 2001–02 New York Rangers season was the 76th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished fourth in the Atlantic Division, compiling a 36–38–4–4 record... ) |
12–9–3–1 |
| 26 | L | December 3, 2001 | 2–3 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Chicago Blackhawks season The 2001–02 Chicago Blackhawks season was the Chicago Blackhawks' seventy-sixth season of operation. Finishing fifth in the Western Conference, they qualified for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:Scoring... ) |
12–10–3–1 |
| 27 | L | December 5, 2001 | 1–2 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 New Jersey Devils season The 2001–02 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 20th season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils finished 6th in the Eastern Conference and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs... ) |
12–11–3–1 |
| 28 | T | December 8, 2001 | 3–3 OT | 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.... (2001–02) |
12–11–4–1 |
| 29 | W | December 10, 2001 | 4–0 | 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 .... (2001–02 2001–02 Minnesota Wild season The 2001–02 Minnesota Wild season was the Wild' second season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Wild missed the playoffs, finishing last in the Northwest Division.-Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
13–11–4–1 |
| 30 | T | December 12, 2001 | 3–3 OT | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Atlanta Thrashers season The 2001–02 Atlanta Thrashers season was the Thrashers's third season of competition. The team did not make the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
13–11–5–1 |
| 31 | W | December 13, 2001 | 3–2 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2001–02 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 35th season in the National Hockey League .In the off-season, the Flyers re-vamped their lineup by signing Jeremy Roenick and finally trading Eric Lindros to the New York Rangers for Kim Johnsson, Jan Hlavac, Pavel Brendl, and a... ) |
14–11–5–1 |
| 32 | L | December 15, 2001 | 4–6 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2001–02 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the Toronto Maple Leafs' 85th season as a franchise, and the 75th season as the Maple Leafs. They finished second in the Northeast Division with a record of 43-25-10-4 for 100 points... ) |
14–12–5–1 |
| 33 | L | December 17, 2001 | 3–4 | Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (2001–02 2001–02 Tampa Bay Lightning season -Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
14–13–5–1 |
| 34 | W | December 19, 2001 | 3–1 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 2001–02 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 35th year in the National Hockey League. The team played 82 games.-Offseason:On July 11, 2001, the Penguins traded star right winger Jaromir Jagr along with journeyman defenseman Frantisek Kucera to the Washington Capitals. In return, the... ) |
15–13–5–1 |
| 35 | L | December 20, 2001 | 0–5 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Boston Bruins season The 2001–02 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins's 78th season of operation. The Bruins qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Montreal Canadiens.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
15–14–5–1 |
| 36 | W | December 22, 2001 | 2–1 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Los Angeles Kings season The 2001–02 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' 35th season in the NHL.-NHL draft:The Kings' picks made at the 2001 NHL Entry Draft held on June 23–24, 2001 at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida:*Jens Karlsson... ) |
16–14–5–1 |
| 37 | L | December 26, 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:... (2001–02 2001–02 Buffalo Sabres season The 2001–02 NHL season was the 32nd season in Buffalo Sabres team history. The Sabres finished in 5th place in the Northeast Division and failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in 6 seasons. On October 7, 2001 the Sabres played the New York Rangers in the first Manhattan's first game... ) |
16–15–5–1 |
| 38 | L | December 28, 2001 | 0–3 | @ St. Louis Blues (2001–02 2001–02 St. Louis Blues season The 2001–02 St. Louis Blues season was the 35th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 43 wins, 27 losses, eight ties and four overtime losses, good for 98 points... ) |
16–16–5–1 |
| 39 | L | December 29, 2001 | 5–6 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... (2001–02 2001–02 New York Islanders season The 2001–02 New York Islanders season was the 30th season in the franchise's history. This season saw the Islanders finish in second place in the Atlantic Division with a record of 42 wins, 28 losses, 8 ties, and 4 overtime losses for 96 points... ) |
16–16–5–2 |
| 40 | L | January 3, 2002 | 2–5 | @ 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,... (2001–02 2001–02 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
16–17–5–2 |
| 41 | W | January 5, 2002 | 4–2 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Calgary Flames season The 2001–02 Calgary Flames season was the 22nd National Hockey League season in Calgary. It began with wholesale changes, as second year General Manager Craig Button continued to change the look of the team... ) |
17–17–5–2 |
| 42 | L | January 6, 2002 | 6–7 | @ 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 .... (2001–02 2001–02 Edmonton Oilers season The 2001–02 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 23rd season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 39–28–12–3 record in 2000–01, earning 93 points, the highest point total the Oilers had achieved since the 1987–88 season, when they earned 99 points... ) |
17–18–5–2 |
| 43 | L | January 8, 2002 | 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 .... (2001–02 2001–02 Minnesota Wild season The 2001–02 Minnesota Wild season was the Wild' second season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Wild missed the playoffs, finishing last in the Northwest Division.-Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
17–19–5–2 |
| 44 | W | January 10, 2002 | 4–0 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 New York Islanders season The 2001–02 New York Islanders season was the 30th season in the franchise's history. This season saw the Islanders finish in second place in the Atlantic Division with a record of 42 wins, 28 losses, 8 ties, and 4 overtime losses for 96 points... ) |
18–19–5–2 |
| 45 | T | January 12, 2002 | 1–1 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2001–02 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the Toronto Maple Leafs' 85th season as a franchise, and the 75th season as the Maple Leafs. They finished second in the Northeast Division with a record of 43-25-10-4 for 100 points... ) |
18–19–6–2 |
| 46 | L | January 14, 2002 | 3–5 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2001–02 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 35th season in the National Hockey League .In the off-season, the Flyers re-vamped their lineup by signing Jeremy Roenick and finally trading Eric Lindros to the New York Rangers for Kim Johnsson, Jan Hlavac, Pavel Brendl, and a... ) |
18–20–6–2 |
| 47 | W | January 16, 2002 | 2–0 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Washington Capitals season The 2001–02 Washington Capitals season was the team's twenty-eighth season of play. The team finished second in the Southeast, but ninth-overall in the Eastern Conference to miss the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:... ) |
19–20–6–2 |
| 48 | T | January 17, 2002 | 1–1 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Carolina Hurricanes season The 2001–02 Carolina Hurricanes season was the franchise's 23rd season in the National Hockey League and 5th as the Hurricanes. They arrives in Stanley cup final, but they lost in 5 games against the Detroit Red Wings-October:... ) |
19–20–7–2 |
| 49 | W | January 19, 2002 | 5–1 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (2001–02 2001–02 Tampa Bay Lightning season -Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
20–20–7–2 |
| 50 | L | January 21, 2002 | 5–7 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the second consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
20–21–7–2 |
| 51 | W | January 23, 2002 | 5–3 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Washington Capitals season The 2001–02 Washington Capitals season was the team's twenty-eighth season of play. The team finished second in the Southeast, but ninth-overall in the Eastern Conference to miss the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:... ) |
21–21–7–2 |
| 52 | T | January 26, 2002 | 1–1 OT | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Ottawa Senators season The 2001–02 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators place third in the Northeast Division, with 94 points. In the playoffs, they upset the Philadelphia Flyers in five games, limiting the Flyers' high-powered offence to just two goals for the franchise's second playoff series win... ) |
21–21–8–2 |
| 53 | W | January 27, 2002 | 3–1 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 San Jose Sharks season The 2001–02 San Jose Sharks season was the 11th in franchise history.-NHL Entry Draft:-Regular season:On March 10, 2002 Evgeni Nabokov became the first netminder in NHL history to score a powerplay goal, doing so against the Vancouver Canucks... ) |
22–21–8–2 |
| 54 | L | January 30, 2002 | 3–4 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Boston Bruins season The 2001–02 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins's 78th season of operation. The Bruins qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Montreal Canadiens.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
22–21–8–3 |
| 55 | W | February 5, 2002 | 1–0 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 New Jersey Devils season The 2001–02 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 20th season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils finished 6th in the Eastern Conference and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs... ) |
23–21–8–3 |
| 56 | W | February 7, 2002 | 1–0 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 2001–02 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 35th year in the National Hockey League. The team played 82 games.-Offseason:On July 11, 2001, the Penguins traded star right winger Jaromir Jagr along with journeyman defenseman Frantisek Kucera to the Washington Capitals. In return, the... ) |
24–21–8–3 |
| 57 | L | February 9, 2002 | 1–4 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2001–02 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the Toronto Maple Leafs' 85th season as a franchise, and the 75th season as the Maple Leafs. They finished second in the Northeast Division with a record of 43-25-10-4 for 100 points... ) |
24–22–8–3 |
| 58 | L | February 11, 2002 | 2–3 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Detroit Red Wings season The 2001–02 Detroit Red Wings season was the 76th National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The Wings scored 116 points, winning the Central Division, their third Presidents' Trophy, and home ice throughout the playoffs... ) |
24–23–8–3 |
| 59 | L | February 26, 2002 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Ottawa Senators season The 2001–02 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators place third in the Northeast Division, with 94 points. In the playoffs, they upset the Philadelphia Flyers in five games, limiting the Flyers' high-powered offence to just two goals for the franchise's second playoff series win... ) |
24–24–8–3 |
| 60 | W | February 27, 2002 | 3–2 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Chicago Blackhawks season The 2001–02 Chicago Blackhawks season was the Chicago Blackhawks' seventy-sixth season of operation. Finishing fifth in the Western Conference, they qualified for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:Scoring... ) |
25–24–8–3 |
| 61 | L | March 2, 2002 | 3–4 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Carolina Hurricanes season The 2001–02 Carolina Hurricanes season was the franchise's 23rd season in the National Hockey League and 5th as the Hurricanes. They arrives in Stanley cup final, but they lost in 5 games against the Detroit Red Wings-October:... ) |
25–25–8–3 |
| 62 | W | March 4, 2002 | 5–3 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Atlanta Thrashers season The 2001–02 Atlanta Thrashers season was the Thrashers's third season of competition. The team did not make the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
26–25–8–3 |
| 63 | W | March 6, 2002 | 5–3 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Boston Bruins season The 2001–02 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins's 78th season of operation. The Bruins qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Montreal Canadiens.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
27–25–8–3 |
| 64 | L | March 8, 2002 | 0–3 | @ 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:... (2001–02 2001–02 Buffalo Sabres season The 2001–02 NHL season was the 32nd season in Buffalo Sabres team history. The Sabres finished in 5th place in the Northeast Division and failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in 6 seasons. On October 7, 2001 the Sabres played the New York Rangers in the first Manhattan's first game... ) |
27–26–8–3 |
| 65 | T | March 9, 2002 | 1–1 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2001–02 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the Toronto Maple Leafs' 85th season as a franchise, and the 75th season as the Maple Leafs. They finished second in the Northeast Division with a record of 43-25-10-4 for 100 points... ) |
27–26–9–3 |
| 66 | L | March 11, 2002 | 1–2 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 New York Rangers season The 2001–02 New York Rangers season was the 76th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished fourth in the Atlantic Division, compiling a 36–38–4–4 record... ) |
27–27–9–3 |
| 67 | T | March 14, 2002 | 3–3 OT | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Dallas Stars season The 2001–02 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' ninth season in Dallas, 35th overall of the franchise. The Stars did not follow up their success from the previous year, only picking up 90 points for 36 wins against 28 losses for 4th place in the division and 10th in the Conference.-Regular... ) |
27–27–10–3 |
| 68 | W | March 16, 2002 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Carolina Hurricanes season The 2001–02 Carolina Hurricanes season was the franchise's 23rd season in the National Hockey League and 5th as the Hurricanes. They arrives in Stanley cup final, but they lost in 5 games against the Detroit Red Wings-October:... ) |
28–27–10–3 |
| 69 | T | March 18, 2002 | 1–1 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Carolina Hurricanes season The 2001–02 Carolina Hurricanes season was the franchise's 23rd season in the National Hockey League and 5th as the Hurricanes. They arrives in Stanley cup final, but they lost in 5 games against the Detroit Red Wings-October:... ) |
28–27–11–3 |
| 70 | W | March 20, 2002 | 4–1 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the second consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
29–27–11–3 |
| 71 | T | March 22, 2002 | 3–3 OT | @ Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (2001–02 2001–02 Tampa Bay Lightning season -Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
29–27–12–3 |
| 72 | L | March 23, 2002 | 1–5 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 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... ) |
29–28–12–3 |
| 73 | L | March 26, 2002 | 1–2 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the second consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
29–29–12–3 |
| 74 | W | March 28, 2002 | 2–1 | Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (2001–02 2001–02 Tampa Bay Lightning season -Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
30–29–12–3 |
| 75 | W | March 30, 2002 | 2–1 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 2001–02 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 35th year in the National Hockey League. The team played 82 games.-Offseason:On July 11, 2001, the Penguins traded star right winger Jaromir Jagr along with journeyman defenseman Frantisek Kucera to the Washington Capitals. In return, the... ) |
31–29–12–3 |
| 76 | W | April 1, 2002 | 3–0 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 2001–02 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 35th year in the National Hockey League. The team played 82 games.-Offseason:On July 11, 2001, the Penguins traded star right winger Jaromir Jagr along with journeyman defenseman Frantisek Kucera to the Washington Capitals. In return, the... ) |
32–29–12–3 |
| 77 | W | April 4, 2002 | 3–1 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2001–02 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 35th season in the National Hockey League .In the off-season, the Flyers re-vamped their lineup by signing Jeremy Roenick and finally trading Eric Lindros to the New York Rangers for Kim Johnsson, Jan Hlavac, Pavel Brendl, and a... ) |
33–29–12–3 |
| 78 | W | April 6, 2002 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Columbus Blue Jackets season The 2001–02 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the Blue Jackets' second season in the NHL, as the team was coming off a 28–39–9–6 record in their expansion season, earning 71 points, and missing the playoffs.-Regular season:... ) |
34–29–12–3 |
| 79 | W | April 7, 2002 | 3–1 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Ottawa Senators season The 2001–02 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators place third in the Northeast Division, with 94 points. In the playoffs, they upset the Philadelphia Flyers in five games, limiting the Flyers' high-powered offence to just two goals for the franchise's second playoff series win... ) |
35–29–12–3 |
| 80 | W | April 9, 2002 | 4–3 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Ottawa Senators season The 2001–02 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators place third in the Northeast Division, with 94 points. In the playoffs, they upset the Philadelphia Flyers in five games, limiting the Flyers' high-powered offence to just two goals for the franchise's second playoff series win... ) |
36–29–12–3 |
| 81 | L | April 12, 2002 | 2–5 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 New Jersey Devils season The 2001–02 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 20th season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils finished 6th in the Eastern Conference and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs... ) |
36–30–12–3 |
| 82 | L | April 13, 2002 | 0–3 | 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:... (2001–02 2001–02 Buffalo Sabres season The 2001–02 NHL season was the 32nd season in Buffalo Sabres team history. The Sabres finished in 5th place in the Northeast Division and failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in 6 seasons. On October 7, 2001 the Sabres played the New York Rangers in the first Manhattan's first game... ) |
36–31–12–3 |
Playoffs
In the first round, the team matches up against the Boston Bruins, who finished first overall in the Eastern Conference. Donald AudetteDonald Audette
Donald Audette is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey forward who played fourteen seasons in the National Hockey League for the Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, Atlanta Thrashers, Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens and Florida Panthers.-Playing career:He was drafted in the 9th round of the...
lead the way with 2 goals and Saku Koivu
Saku Koivu
Saku Antero Koivu is a Finnish professional ice hockey player and an alternate captain of the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League . He began his NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1995–96 after three seasons with TPS of the Finnish SM-liiga...
had a goal and an assist to win game one 5-2 for Montreal. Game two would prove to be a back and forth affair as both teams traded momentum. Boston won the game 6-4 despite a four point performance from Richard Zednik
Richard Zednik
Richard Zedník is a Slovak professional hockey winger, currently without a contract. He has played in the National Hockey League for the Washington Capitals, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, and Florida Panthers....
. The series shifted to Montreal and the Canadiens won game three 5-3 lead by a four point performance by Koivu. This gave Montreal a 2-1 series lead. The Bruins responded in Game 4 as they won easily 5-2. Theodore rose to the occasion in Game 5 as he stopped 43 of 44 shots for a 2-1 win to give the Canadiens a 3-2 series lead going back to the Bell Centre
Bell Centre
The Bell Centre , formerly known as the Molson Centre , is a sports and entertainment complex in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It opened on March 16, 1996 after nearly three years under construction...
. Theodore was spectacular again in Game 6 and Yanic Perreault
Yanic Perreault
Yanic Perreault is a retired professional ice hockey player who played thirteen seasons in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
scored the Game Winning goal to give the Canadiens a 2-1 victory. The Canadiens won the series in 6 games and upset the best team in the conference.
The Canadiens faced the 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...
in the second round of the playoffs. The Hurricanes won the first game 2-0 as Hurricanes goaltender Kevin Weekes
Kevin Weekes
Kevin Weekes is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who most recently played for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League . He is now a color commentator on Hockey Night in Canada, and a studio analyst for NHL on the Fly.- Player :Weekes' career began with the Owen...
was awarded the shutout. The Carolina Hurricanes dominated the Canadiens outshooting them 46 to 16 but Theodore only yielded one goal and Koivu had a goal and an assist and the Canadiens won game two 4-1 to tie the series. Game three went to overtime and due to the heroics of Theodore he kept his team in the game. The Habs would win game three just over 2 minutes into overtime on a goal by Donald Audette. This win gave the Canadiens the lead in the series. The Canadiens had momentum in Game 4 and they had a 3-0 lead early in the third period of Game 4,however the Habs see the Hurricanes strike for three straight goals to send the game to overtime. Niclas Wallin
Niclas Wallin
Niclas Wallin is a Swedish professional ice hockey player currently playing for Luleå of the Swedish Elitserien .-Playing career:...
of the Hurricanes ended the game in overtime to tie the series. The Hurricanes now had momentum and they would win the next two games to win the series outscoring Montreal 13-3 in the process.
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 82 | 27 | 29 | 56 | 40 | |||||
| 6 | 0 | 7 | ||||||||
| RW | 82 | 22 | 22 | 44 | 59 | |||||
| 4 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||
| RW | 75 | 24 | 17 | 41 | 12 | |||||
| 3 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||
| C | 70 | 10 | 31 | 41 | 48 | |||||
| 5 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||
| C | 70 | 8 | 28 | 36 | 10 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| RW | 79 | 15 | 18 | 33 | 24 | |||||
| 2 | 3 | 2 | ||||||||
| D | 71 | 4 | 29 | 33 | 25 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| LW | 47 | 14 | 15 | 29 | 30 | |||||
| 7 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||
| D | 82 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 76 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 56 | 5 | 19 | 24 | 24 | |||||
| 2 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| LW | 75 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 27 | |||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||
| C | 53 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 8 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||
| C | 43 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 12 | |||||
| 3 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 75 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 87 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| C | 54 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| D | 80 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 32 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 56 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 14 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 29 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| RW | 35 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 55 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 36 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 104 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 34 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 62 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 18 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 12 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| RW | 13 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 25 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 14 | |||||
| 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 28 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 33 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 28 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 10 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 13 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 25 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| LW | 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 67 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T/OT | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3864 | 67 | 30 | 24 | 10 | 136 | 2.11 | 7 | 1972 | 1836 | .931 | |
| 717 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 38 | 3.18 | 0 | 395 | 357 | .904 | |
| 261 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 4.37 | 0 | 147 | 128 | .871 | |
| 109 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3.85 | 0 | 60 | 53 | .883 | |
| 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 1.000 | |
| Team: | 4969 | 82 | 36 | 34 | 12 | 200 | 2.41 | 7 | 2588 | 2388 | .923 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 12 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| C | 12 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 12 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| RW | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 11 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| RW | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| C | 12 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 11 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 12 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 12 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 12 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 686 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 35 | 3.06 | 0 | 413 | 378 | .915 | |
| 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4.74 | 0 | 19 | 16 | .842 | |
| Team: | 724 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 38 | 3.15 | 0 | 432 | 394 | .912 |
Awards and records
- Jose TheodoreJosé ThéodoreJosé Théodore is a French Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League...
, Hart Memorial TrophyHart Memorial TrophyThe Hart Memorial Trophy, originally known as the Hart Trophy, the "oldest and most prestigious individual award in hockey", is awarded annually to the "player adjudged most valuable to his team" in the National Hockey League . The Hart Memorial Trophy has been awarded 86 times to 53 different... - Jose Theodore, Roger Crozier Saving Grace AwardRoger Crozier Saving Grace AwardThe Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award, officially billed as the MBNA/Mastercard Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award, is an award in ice hockey given annually to the goaltender who finished the regular season with the best save percentage in the National Hockey League . Only goaltenders who played 25...
- Jose Theodore, Vezina TrophyVezina TrophyThe Vezina Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League's goaltender who is "adjudged to be the best at this position". At the end of each season, the 30 General Managers of the teams in the National Hockey League vote to determine the goaltender who was the most valuable to his team...
- Saku KoivuSaku KoivuSaku Antero Koivu is a Finnish professional ice hockey player and an alternate captain of the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League . He began his NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1995–96 after three seasons with TPS of the Finnish SM-liiga...
, Bill Masterton Memorial TrophyBill Masterton Memorial TrophyThe Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey. The winner is selected by a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association after each team nominates one...