2000–01 Pittsburgh Penguins season
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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.
resigned as coach at the end of the previous season, but remained with the team as a scout. Ivan Hlinka succeeded Brooks as head coach. Former Penguin Joe Mullen
became an assistant coach along with his former teammate Randy Hillier
.
in Japan.
On December 9, 2000, it was announced by owner Mario Lemieux
that he intended to come back as a player. Lemieux returned to the ice on December 27, 2000. Prior to the game, his #66 banner was lowered from the rafters of the Mellon Arena
with son Austin watching. Lemieux scored a goal and set up two others (including one on his first shift), and the Penguins won, 5-0 over the Toronto Maple Leafs
. Prior to Lemieux's return, the Penguins were 15-14-6-1. After his comeback, the Penguins went 27-14-3-2 for a regular season record of 42-28-9-3 and a third place finish in the Atlantic Division for a playoff spot. The Penguins were shut out only once all year (October 28 vs. the New Jersey Devils). Only New Jersey scored more goals than Pittsburgh during the regular season. Jaromir Jagr had a stellar year, leading the team in goals (52), assists (69) and points (121); Alexei Kovalev
had the best season in his career, finishing with 44 goals and 51 assists for 95 points; Martin Straka
finished second on the team in assists (68) and had 27 goals for 95 points; Robert Lang had 32 goals and 48 assists for 80 points; and in just 43 games, Lemieux had 35 goals and 41 assists for 76 points.
. It was their sixth meeting in the playoffs. The Penguins were shut out in game one, 1-0. Lemieux scored a goal and had an assist in game two, which was won by the Penguins, 2-1. Newcomer Johan Hedberg shut out the Capitals in game three. The Capitals won game four in overtime, 4-3. However, game winning goals by Lemieux and Martin Straka
in games five and six won the series for the Penguins, 4 games to 2.
in the conference semi-finals. The Penguins won game one by the score of 3-0 and game two by the score of 3-1. The Sabres won the next three games, pushing the Penguins to elimination. However, overtime winning goals by Straka and Darius Kasparaitis
in games six and seven won the series for the Penguins. Game seven was Dominik Hasek's
last game as a Sabre; he would sign with the Detroit Red Wings
in the offseason.
split the first two games of the series before the Devils took games three, four, and five to eliminate the Penguins.
; A = Assists
; Pts = Points
; PIM = Penalty minutes
; SA = Shots Against
; SV = Saves; SV% = Save Percentage
; SO = Shutouts
Making their NHL debuts in 2000-2001 were the following: Roman Simicek, Toby Petersen, Billy Tibbetts, Greg Crozier
, Milan Kraft and Johan Hedberg.
Broadcaster Mike Lange
was also awarded the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award
in 2001, thus securing his induction into the broadcaster's wing of the Hockey Hall of Fame
.
Jaromir Jagr, Alexei Kovalev, and Mario Lemieux were all selected to participate in the 2001 NHL All-Star Game
. Lemieux captained the North American All-Stars and scored two points. Kovalev was a reserve for the World All-Stars and also scored two points. Jagr was voted as a starter for the World All-Stars, but could not play due to an injury.
Trades
Free agents signed with Pittsburgh
Signed with new team
at the Pengrowth Saddledome
in Calgary:
of the AHL
finished second in the Mid-Atlantic Division with a record of 36-33-9-2 record. They defeated the Syracuse Crunch
, Philadelphia Phantoms
and Hershey Bears
to win the Robert W. Clarke Trophy
as Western Conference playoff champions. They lost to the Saint John Flames
in six games in the Calder Cup Finals. John Slaney
won the Eddie Shore Award
as defenseman of the year.
The ECHL's
Wheeling Nailers
finished last overall with a record of 24-40-8.
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
. The team played 82 games for new coach Ivan Hlinka, who replaced Herb Brooks
Herb Brooks
Herbert Paul Brooks, Jr. was an American ice hockey player and coach. He notably coached the United States' men's hockey team to a 4-3 upset of the heavily favored Soviet Union in the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York on February 22, 1980...
, who stepped down to remain a scout with the team.
Offseason
Herb BrooksHerb Brooks
Herbert Paul Brooks, Jr. was an American ice hockey player and coach. He notably coached the United States' men's hockey team to a 4-3 upset of the heavily favored Soviet Union in the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York on February 22, 1980...
resigned as coach at the end of the previous season, but remained with the team as a scout. Ivan Hlinka succeeded Brooks as head coach. Former Penguin Joe Mullen
Joe Mullen
Joseph Patrick Mullen is a retired American professional ice hockey player who played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League with the St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Boston Bruins from 1980–1997. He won three Stanley Cups in 1989 with Calgary, and in 1991 and 1992 with...
became an assistant coach along with his former teammate Randy Hillier
Randy Hillier
Randall George Hillier is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman.Hillier was drafted by the Boston Bruins in 1980 while playing for the Sudbury Wolves of the OHL. He served the Bruins during his first three NHL seasons, but was best known for his seven seasons with the Pittsburgh...
.
Regular season
The Penguins opened the regular season by splitting a two-game series against the Nashville PredatorsNashville 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...
in Japan.
On December 9, 2000, it was announced by owner Mario Lemieux
Mario Lemieux
Mario Lemieux, OC, CQ is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is acknowledged to be one of the best players of all time. He played 17 seasons as a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League between 1984 and 2006...
that he intended to come back as a player. Lemieux returned to the ice on December 27, 2000. Prior to the game, his #66 banner was lowered from the rafters of the Mellon Arena
Mellon Arena
Civic Arena is an indoor arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that is currently undergoing demolition. It was the first retractable roof major sports venue in the world, covering 170,000 sq. feet and constructed with just shy of 3,000 tons of Pittsburgh steel...
with son Austin watching. Lemieux scored a goal and set up two others (including one on his first shift), and the Penguins won, 5-0 over the 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...
. Prior to Lemieux's return, the Penguins were 15-14-6-1. After his comeback, the Penguins went 27-14-3-2 for a regular season record of 42-28-9-3 and a third place finish in the Atlantic Division for a playoff spot. The Penguins were shut out only once all year (October 28 vs. the New Jersey Devils). Only New Jersey scored more goals than Pittsburgh during the regular season. Jaromir Jagr had a stellar year, leading the team in goals (52), assists (69) and points (121); Alexei Kovalev
Alexei Kovalev
Alexei Vyacheslavovich "Alex" Kovalev is a Russian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for Atlant Moscow Oblast of the Kontinental Hockey League....
had the best season in his career, finishing with 44 goals and 51 assists for 95 points; Martin Straka
Martin Straka
Martin Straka is a Czech ice hockey centre who plays for HC Plzeň 1929 of the Czech Extraliga. He is also the club's general manager and co-owner.-Playing career:...
finished second on the team in assists (68) and had 27 goals for 95 points; Robert Lang had 32 goals and 48 assists for 80 points; and in just 43 games, Lemieux had 35 goals and 41 assists for 76 points.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L | October 7, 2000 | 1–3 | 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... ) |
0–1–0–0 |
| 2 | W | October 8, 2000 | 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... (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... ) |
1–1–0–0 |
| 3 | W | October 13, 2000 | 3–2 | 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... (2000–01 2000–01 Tampa Bay Lightning season 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:... ) |
2–1–0–0 |
| 4 | W | October 14, 2000 | 8–6 | 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... ) |
3–1–0–0 |
| 5 | L | October 18, 2000 | 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:... ) |
3–2–0–0 |
| 6 | T | October 19, 2000 | 3–3 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... (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... ) |
3–2–1–0 |
| 7 | W | October 21, 2000 | 5–2 | 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:... ) |
4–2–1–0 |
| 8 | L | October 25, 2000 | 2–3 | 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... ) |
4–3–1–0 |
| 9 | W | October 27, 2000 | 4–1 | @ 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... ) |
5–3–1–0 |
| 10 | L | October 28, 2000 | 0–9 | 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... ) |
5–4–1–0 |
| 11 | L | November 1, 2000 | 2–3 | @ 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) |
5–5–1–0 |
| 12 | W | November 3, 2000 | 4–2 | @ 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:... ) |
6–5–1–0 |
| 13 | T | November 4, 2000 | 1–1 OT | @ 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... ) |
6–5–2–0 |
| 14 | W | November 8, 2000 | 5–2 | 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... (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... ) |
7–5–2–0 |
| 15 | W | November 10, 2000 | 4–2 | @ 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... (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... ) |
8–5–2–0 |
| 16 | W | November 11, 2000 | 5–2 | 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... ) |
9–5–2–0 |
| 17 | L | November 13, 2000 | 2–3 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... ) |
9–5–2–1 |
| 18 | L | November 16, 2000 | 3–4 | @ 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... ) |
9–6–2–1 |
| 19 | W | November 18, 2000 | 3–1 | 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... (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... ) |
10–6–2–1 |
| 20 | L | November 22, 2000 | 1–3 | 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:... ) |
10–7–2–1 |
| 21 | W | November 24, 2000 | 1–0 | @ 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... ) |
11–7–2–1 |
| 22 | T | November 25, 2000 | 2–2 OT | 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:... ) |
11–7–3–1 |
| 23 | L | November 28, 2000 | 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:... ) |
11–8–3–1 |
| 24 | W | December 1, 2000 | 6–4 | @ 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... ) |
12–8–3–1 |
| 25 | L | December 2, 2000 | 2–3 | 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... ) |
12–9–3–1 |
| 26 | W | December 5, 2000 | 4–2 | @ 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... ) |
13–9–3–1 |
| 27 | L | December 6, 2000 | 2–3 | 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:... ) |
13–10–3–1 |
| 28 | L | December 9, 2000 | 1–5 | @ 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... ) |
13–11–3–1 |
| 29 | W | December 10, 2000 | 4–3 | @ 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... (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... ) |
14–11–3–1 |
| 30 | L | December 13, 2000 | 4–7 | 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... ) |
14–12–3–1 |
| 31 | L | December 15, 2000 | 1–4 | 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:... ) |
14–13–3–1 |
| 32 | T | December 16, 2000 | 4–4 OT | @ 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:... ) |
14–13–4–1 |
| 33 | T | December 20, 2000 | 2–2 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:... ) |
14–13–5–1 |
| 34 | T | December 21, 2000 | 1–1 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... (2000–01 2000–01 Tampa Bay Lightning season 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:... ) |
14–13–6–1 |
| 35 | L | December 23, 2000 | 2–8 | 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:... ) |
14–14–6–1 |
| 36 | W | December 26, 2000 | 5–3 | @ 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... ) |
15–14–6–1 |
| 37 | W | December 27, 2000 | 5–0 | 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... ) |
16–14–6–1 |
| 38 | W | December 30, 2000 | 5–3 | 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... ) |
17–14–6–1 |
| 39 | W | January 3, 2001 | 3–2 | 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:... ) |
18–14–6–1 |
| 40 | L | January 5, 2001 | 3–4 | 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:... ) |
18–15–6–1 |
| 41 | W | January 8, 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... (2000–01 2000–01 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
19–15–6–1 |
| 42 | L | January 9, 2001 | 2–5 | @ 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... (2000–01 2000–01 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
19–16–6–1 |
| 43 | W | January 12, 2001 | 4–3 | 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:... ) |
20–16–6–1 |
| 44 | L | January 13, 2001 | 5–6 | @ 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:... ) |
20–17–6–1 |
| 45 | W | January 15, 2001 | 3–2 | 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... ) |
21–17–6–1 |
| 46 | L | January 17, 2001 | 4–5 | @ 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:... ) |
21–18–6–1 |
| 47 | L | January 19, 2001 | 5–6 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... (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:... ) |
21–18–6–2 |
| 48 | W | January 21, 2001 | 4–0 | @ 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:... ) |
22–18–6–2 |
| 49 | W | January 24, 2001 | 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:... ) |
23–18–6–2 |
| 50 | W | January 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... (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... ) |
24–18–6–2 |
| 51 | W | January 30, 2001 | 6–3 | @ 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... ) |
25–18–6–2 |
| 52 | L | January 31, 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... (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... ) |
25–19–6–2 |
| 53 | W | February 7, 2001 | 9–4 | 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... ) |
26–19–6–2 |
| 54 | W | February 10, 2001 | 5–4 OT | 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... ) |
27–19–6–2 |
| 55 | L | February 11, 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... ) |
27–20–6–2 |
| 56 | W | February 14, 2001 | 2–1 | 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... ) |
28–20–6–2 |
| 57 | T | February 16, 2001 | 4–4 OT | @ 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... ) |
28–20–7–2 |
| 58 | W | February 17, 2001 | 3–2 OT | @ 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:... ) |
29–20–7–2 |
| 59 | L | February 19, 2001 | 1–5 | 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... ) |
29–21–7–2 |
| 60 | W | February 21, 2001 | 3–2 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:... ) |
30–21–7–2 |
| 61 | W | February 23, 2001 | 6–4 | 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... ) |
31–21–7–2 |
| 62 | W | February 25, 2001 | 6–1 | 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:... ) |
32–21–7–2 |
| 63 | L | February 28, 2001 | 2–4 | @ 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:... ) |
32–22–7–2 |
| 64 | W | March 2, 2001 | 7–5 | @ 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... ) |
33–22–7–2 |
| 65 | L | March 3, 2001 | 3–4 | @ 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:... ) |
33–23–7–2 |
| 66 | L | March 7, 2001 | 3–4 | 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:... ) |
33–24–7–2 |
| 67 | W | March 8, 2001 | 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... (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... ) |
34–24–7–2 |
| 68 | W | March 10, 2001 | 6–3 | 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... ) |
35–24–7–2 |
| 69 | T | March 12, 2001 | 3–3 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... (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... ) |
35–24–8–2 |
| 70 | L | March 14, 2001 | 1–3 | 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:... ) |
35–25–8–2 |
| 71 | W | March 16, 2001 | 6–3 | @ 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:... ) |
36–25–8–2 |
| 72 | L | March 17, 2001 | 1–5 | @ 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... (2000–01 2000–01 Tampa Bay Lightning season 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:... ) |
36–26–8–2 |
| 73 | T | March 20, 2001 | 2–2 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:... ) |
36–26–9–2 |
| 74 | L | March 23, 2001 | 3–5 | @ 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:... ) |
36–27–9–2 |
| 75 | W | March 25, 2001 | 4–2 | @ 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... (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... ) |
37–27–9–2 |
| 76 | W | March 27, 2001 | 4–1 | 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... ) |
38–27–9–2 |
| 77 | W | March 29, 2001 | 5–2 | 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... (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:... ) |
39–27–9–2 |
| 78 | W | March 31, 2001 | 5–3 | 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... ) |
40–27–9–2 |
| 79 | L | April 2, 2001 | 1–4 | @ 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:... ) |
40–28–9–2 |
| 80 | W | April 4, 2001 | 4–2 | 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... (2000–01 2000–01 Tampa Bay Lightning season 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:... ) |
41–28–9–2 |
| 81 | L | April 7, 2001 | 3–4 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... ) |
41–28–9–3 |
| 82 | W | April 8, 2001 | 6–4 | @ 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... (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:... ) |
42–28–9–3 |
Eastern Conference Quarter-finals
The Penguins opened the playoffs against the Washington CapitalsWashington 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...
. It was their sixth meeting in the playoffs. The Penguins were shut out in game one, 1-0. Lemieux scored a goal and had an assist in game two, which was won by the Penguins, 2-1. Newcomer Johan Hedberg shut out the Capitals in game three. The Capitals won game four in overtime, 4-3. However, game winning goals by Lemieux and Martin Straka
Martin Straka
Martin Straka is a Czech ice hockey centre who plays for HC Plzeň 1929 of the Czech Extraliga. He is also the club's general manager and co-owner.-Playing career:...
in games five and six won the series for the Penguins, 4 games to 2.
Eastern Conference Semi-finals
The Penguins played the Buffalo SabresBuffalo 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:...
in the conference semi-finals. The Penguins won game one by the score of 3-0 and game two by the score of 3-1. The Sabres won the next three games, pushing the Penguins to elimination. However, overtime winning goals by Straka and Darius Kasparaitis
Darius Kasparaitis
Darius Kasparaitis is a retired professional ice hockey defenseman. Known by the nickname Kaspar, he has dual citizenship in both the United States and Russia, and he has played for the Russian national ice hockey team.- Playing career :Kasparaitis left Lithuania for Russia at age 14 after...
in games six and seven won the series for the Penguins. Game seven was Dominik Hasek's
Dominik Hašek
Dominik Hašek is a Czech ice hockey goaltender who is currently with HC Spartak Moscow of the KHL.In his 16-season National Hockey League career, he played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, and the Ottawa Senators. During his years in Buffalo, he became one of the...
last game as a Sabre; he would sign with the 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...
in the offseason.
Eastern Conference Finals
The Penguins and the New Jersey DevilsNew 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...
split the first two games of the series before the Devils took games three, four, and five to eliminate the Penguins.
Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = GoalsGoal (ice hockey)
In ice hockey, a goal is scored when the puck completely crosses the goal line between the two goal posts and below the goal crossbar. A goal awards one point to the team attacking the goal scored upon, regardless of which team the player who actually deflected the puck into the goal belongs to...
; A = Assists
Assist (ice hockey)
In ice hockey, an assist is attributed to up to two players of the scoring team who shot, passed or deflected the puck towards the scoring teammate, or touched it in any other way which enabled the goal, meaning that they were "assisting" in the goal. There can be a maximum of two assists per goal...
; Pts = Points
Point (ice hockey)
Point in ice hockey has three official meanings:* A point is awarded to a player for each goal scored or assist earned. The total number of goals plus assists equals total points. In some European leagues, a goal counts as two points, and an assist counts as one...
; PIM = Penalty minutes
Penalty (ice hockey)
A penalty in ice hockey is a punishment for inappropriate behavior. Most penalties are enforced by detaining the offending player within a penalty box for a set number of minutes, during which, the player can not participate in play. The offending team usually may not replace the player on the ice,...
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 81 | 52 | 69 | 121 | 42 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 18 | |||
| 79 | 44 | 51 | 95 | 96 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 16 | |||
| 82 | 27 | 68 | 95 | 38 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 8 | |||
| 82 | 32 | 48 | 80 | 28 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | |||
| 43 | 35 | 41 | 76 | 18 | 18 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 4 | |||
| 78 | 15 | 28 | 43 | 48 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | |||
| 55 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 73 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 20 | |||
| 70 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 43 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| 58 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |||
| 73 | 3 | 19 | 22 | 131 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | |||
| 50 | 3 | 17 | 20 | 34 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | |||
| 66 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 6 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | |||
| 77 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 111 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26 | |||
| 43 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 57 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | |||
| 36 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 28 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 16 | |||
| 42 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||
| 33 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| 51 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| 40 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 28 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||
| 48 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 43 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||
| 30 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 26 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| 36 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 165 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | |||
| 38 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| 58 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 147 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | |||
| 29 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 79 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| 18 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 21 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| 21 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| 36 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 54 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 119 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Total | 281 | 501 | 782 | 1573 | 38 | 67 | 105 | 212 |
Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games Played; GS = Games Started; MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals Against; GAA = Goals Against AverageGoals 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....
; SA = Shots Against
Shot on goal
In ice hockey, a shot on goal is a shot that will enter the goal if it is not stopped by the goaltender. A shot on goal must result in either a goal or a save....
; SV = Saves; SV% = Save Percentage
Save percentage
Save percentage is an ice hockey and lacrosse statistic that represents the percentage of shots on goal a goaltender stops...
; SO = Shutouts
| Regular season | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | GS | MIN | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SA | SV | SV% | SO | |
| 9 | 9 | 545 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 2.64 | 253 | 229 | .905 | 0 | ||
| 35 | 33 | 2032 | 14 | 15 | 4 | 101 | 2.98 | 1014 | 913 | .900 | 4 | ||
| 7 | 4 | 332 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 3.07 | 167 | 150 | .887 | 0 | ||
| 36 | 35 | 2050 | 20 | 14 | 1 | 107 | 3.13 | 1080 | 973 | .890 | 0 | ||
| Combined | 82 | 4959 | 42 | 31 | 9 | 249 | 2.96 | 2514 | 2310 | .919 | 4 |
| Playoffs | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | GS | MIN | W | L | GA | GAA | SA | SV | SV% | SO |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | |
| 18 | 18 | 1123 | 9 | 9 | 43 | 2.30 | 482 | 439 | .911 | 2 | |
| Combined | 18 | 1124 | 9 | 9 | 43 | 2.30 | 482 | 439 | .911 | 2 |
Milestones
| Regular season milestones | |||||||||
| Player | Milestone | Reached | |||||||
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| Roman Simicek Roman Šimícek Roman Šimíček is a Czech professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for GKS Tychy of the Polska Liga Hokejowa- Draft :... |
First NHL goal | October 14, 2000 | |||||||
| Milan Kraft Milan Kraft Milan Kraft is a Czech professional ice hockey centre. He was drafted in the first round, 23rd overall, by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.... |
First NHL goal | October 14, 2000 | |||||||
| Jaromir Jagr Jaromir Jagr Jaromír Jágr is a Czech professional ice hockey right winger who plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League . Jágr formerly played with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, and New York Rangers, serving as captain of the Penguins and the Rangers... |
400th career goal | November 13, 2000 | |||||||
| Darius Kasparaitis Darius Kasparaitis Darius Kasparaitis is a retired professional ice hockey defenseman. Known by the nickname Kaspar, he has dual citizenship in both the United States and Russia, and he has played for the Russian national ice hockey team.- Playing career :Kasparaitis left Lithuania for Russia at age 14 after... |
100th career point | November 25, 2000 | |||||||
| Toby Petersen Toby Petersen Tobias Emanuel Petersen is an American professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League... |
First NHL goal | December 10, 2000 | |||||||
| Jan Hrdina Jan Hrdina Jan Hrdina is a retired Czech professional ice hockey player.- Playing career :Hrdina was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft in the 5th round, 128th overall.... |
100th career point | December 16, 2000 | |||||||
| Jaromir Jagr | 1000th career point | December 30, 2000 | |||||||
| Mario Lemieux Mario Lemieux Mario Lemieux, OC, CQ is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is acknowledged to be one of the best players of all time. He played 17 seasons as a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League between 1984 and 2006... |
1500th career point | December 30, 2000 | |||||||
| Jaromir Jagr | 600th career assist | January 15, 2001 | |||||||
| Kevin Stevens Kevin Stevens Kevin "Artie" Stevens is a retired ice hockey player and current NHL scout for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He played left wing on a line with Mario Lemieux during the Penguins' Stanley Cup championships in 1991 and 1992... |
700th career assist | January 19, 2001 | |||||||
| Martin Straka Martin Straka Martin Straka is a Czech ice hockey centre who plays for HC Plzeň 1929 of the Czech Extraliga. He is also the club's general manager and co-owner.-Playing career:... |
400th career assist | January 27, 2001 | |||||||
| Robert Lang | 100th career goal | January 30, 2001 | |||||||
| Billy Tibbetts Billy Tibbetts Billy Tibbetts is a professional hockey player who last played with the Huntsville Havoc of the SPHL. He is currently an unrestricted free agent.-ECHL:... |
First NHL goal | February 16, 2001 | |||||||
| Alexei Kovalev Alexei Kovalev Alexei Vyacheslavovich "Alex" Kovalev is a Russian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for Atlant Moscow Oblast of the Kontinental Hockey League.... |
200th career goal | February 19, 2001 | |||||||
| Johan Hedberg Johan Hedberg Johan "Moose" Hedberg is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing with the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
First NHL win | March 16, 2001 | |||||||
Making their NHL debuts in 2000-2001 were the following: Roman Simicek, Toby Petersen, Billy Tibbetts, Greg Crozier
Greg Crozier
Greg Crozier is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left wing. His father is Joe Crozier, who coached in the National Hockey League and American Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, Milan Kraft and Johan Hedberg.
| Playoff milestones | |||||||||
| Player | Milestone | Reached | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Hedberg Johan Hedberg Johan "Moose" Hedberg is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing with the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
First playoff win | April 14, 2001 | |||||||
| Jaromir Jagr Jaromir Jagr Jaromír Jágr is a Czech professional ice hockey right winger who plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League . Jágr formerly played with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, and New York Rangers, serving as captain of the Penguins and the Rangers... |
100th playoff assist | April 26, 2001 | |||||||
| Martin Straka Martin Straka Martin Straka is a Czech ice hockey centre who plays for HC Plzeň 1929 of the Czech Extraliga. He is also the club's general manager and co-owner.-Playing career:... |
50th playoff point | May 15, 2001 | |||||||
Awards
| Player | Award |
|---|---|
| Bob Boughner Bob Boughner Robert Boughner , nicknamed The Boogieman, is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman and was an assistant coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets for the 2010/11 season... |
Edward J. DeBartolo Community Service Award |
| Jaromir Jagr Jaromir Jagr Jaromír Jágr is a Czech professional ice hockey right winger who plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League . Jágr formerly played with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, and New York Rangers, serving as captain of the Penguins and the Rangers... |
Leading Point Scorer Award First team NHL All-Star Art Ross Trophy Art Ross Trophy The Art Ross Trophy is awarded to the National Hockey League player who leads the league in scoring points at the end of the regular season. It was presented to the NHL by former player, general manager, and head coach Art Ross. The trophy has been awarded 61 times to 25 players since its inception... |
| Alexei Kovalev Alexei Kovalev Alexei Vyacheslavovich "Alex" Kovalev is a Russian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for Atlant Moscow Oblast of the Kontinental Hockey League.... |
A.T. Caggiano Booster Club Award Baz Bastien Memorial "Good Guy" Award |
| Mario Lemieux Mario Lemieux Mario Lemieux, OC, CQ is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is acknowledged to be one of the best players of all time. He played 17 seasons as a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League between 1984 and 2006... |
Most Valuable Player Award Second team NHL All-Star |
| Ian Moran Ian Moran Ian Patrick Moran is a professional ice hockey defenceman, who currently is a free agent.-Early years:Moran grew up in Acton, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston... |
Pittsburgh Penguins Masterton Nominee |
| Martin Straka Martin Straka Martin Straka is a Czech ice hockey centre who plays for HC Plzeň 1929 of the Czech Extraliga. He is also the club's general manager and co-owner.-Playing career:... |
Player's Player Award |
Broadcaster Mike Lange
Mike Lange
Mike Lange is the radio play-by-play broadcaster for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In 2001, he received the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for his outstanding work as an NHL broadcaster....
was also awarded the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award
Foster Hewitt Memorial Award
The Foster Hewitt Memorial Award is an award named after Foster Hewitt and presented by the Hockey Hall of Fame to members of the radio and television industry who make outstanding contributions to their profession and the game of ice hockey during their broadcasting career...
in 2001, thus securing his induction into the broadcaster's wing of the Hockey Hall of Fame
Hockey Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dedicated to the history of ice hockey, it is both a museum and a hall of fame. It holds exhibits about players, teams, National Hockey League records, memorabilia and NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup...
.
Jaromir Jagr, Alexei Kovalev, and Mario Lemieux were all selected to participate in the 2001 NHL All-Star Game
51st National Hockey League All-Star Game
The 51st National Hockey League All-Star Game took place on February 4, 2001, at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The final score was North America 14, World 12.-Super Skills Competition:...
. Lemieux captained the North American All-Stars and scored two points. Kovalev was a reserve for the World All-Stars and also scored two points. Jagr was voted as a starter for the World All-Stars, but could not play due to an injury.
Transactions
The Penguins were involved in the following transactions during the 2000-2001 season:Trades
| November 14, 2000 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Dan Trebil Dan Trebil Daniel Patrick Trebil is an American retired professional ice hockey player who played in the NHL with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Pittsburgh Penguins, and St. Louis Blues. He played defense and shot right-handed.... |
To 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... 9th round pick in 2001; Islanders selected Roman Kuhtinov |
| December 28, 2000 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Marc Bergevin Marc Bergevin Marc Bergevin is a retired French Canadian professional hockey defenceman. He is the current assistant General Manager of the Chicago Blackhawks.-Playing career:... |
To St. Louis Blues Dan Trebil |
| January 13, 2001 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Steve McKenna Steve McKenna Steve McKenna is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played both defense and left wing. He was a veteran of eight seasons in the NHL.-Playing career:... |
To 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 .... Roman Simicek Roman Šimícek Roman Šimíček is a Czech professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for GKS Tychy of the Polska Liga Hokejowa- Draft :... |
| January 14, 2001 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Kevin Stevens Kevin Stevens Kevin "Artie" Stevens is a retired ice hockey player and current NHL scout for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He played left wing on a line with Mario Lemieux during the Penguins' Stanley Cup championships in 1991 and 1992... |
To 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... John Slaney |
| January 14, 2001 | To Pittsburgh Penguins 3rd round pick in 2001 (previously acquired by Atlanta 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... from San Jose 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... , later traded to Columbus 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... ; Columbus selected Aaron Johnson) |
To Atlanta Thrashers Jiri Slegr Jiri Slegr Jiří Šlégr is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for HC Litvínov of the Czech Extraliga. He is also the estranged son of former Vancouver Canucks defenceman Jiří Bubla... |
| January 14, 2001 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Krzysztof Oliwa Krzysztof Oliwa Krzysztof Artur Oliwa is a Polish former professional ice hockey player. He played as a left winger in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
To Columbus Blue Jackets 3rd round pick in 2001 (previously acquired by Atlanta from San Jose; Columbus selected Aaron Johnson) |
| February 1, 2001 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Wayne Primeau Wayne Primeau Wayne Michael Primeau is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently a free agent. He is the younger brother of Keith Primeau... |
To 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... Matthew Barnaby Matthew Barnaby Matthew Barnaby is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey right winger. Barnaby played in the NHL for the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, Colorado Avalanche, Chicago Blackhawks and the Dallas Stars.-Playing career:He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres... |
| March 12, 2001 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Bobby Dollas Bobby Dollas Bobby Dollas is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Dollas played defence for the Winnipeg Jets, Quebec Nordiques, Detroit Red Wings, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames, Ottawa Senators and San Jose Sharks.-Playing career:Dollas played... Johan Hedberg |
To 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... Jeff Norton Jeff Norton Jeffrey Thomas Norton is a retired American ice hockey defenseman.He grew up in the town of Acton, Massachusetts and attended Cushing Academy... |
| March 13, 2001 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Frantisek Kucera Frantisek Kucera František Kučera is a retired Czech professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Blackhawks, Hartford Whalers, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals.-Playing career:Originally... |
To Columbus Blue Jackets 6th round pick in 2001; Columbus selected Scott Horvath |
| March 13, 2001 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Dan LaCouture Dan LaCouture Daniel LaCouture is an American professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for Lørenskog of the Norwegian Get-Liga. LaCouture is a graduate of Natick High School in Natick, Massachusetts.- Career :... |
To 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 .... Sven Butenschon Sven Butenschön Sven Butenschön is a German-Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who has spent parts of eight seasons in the National Hockey League... |
Free agents signed with Pittsburgh
| Player | Former team | Date of signing |
| Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
September 24, 2000 | |
| 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... |
November 14, 2000 | |
| 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... |
September 20, 2000 | |
| 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... |
October 10, 2000 |
Signed with new team
| Player | New team | Date of signing |
| Louisville Panthers Louisville Panthers The Louisville Panthers were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Louisville, Kentucky. Their home venue was Freedom Hall at the Kentucky Exposition Center. The mascot was a light brown "panther" named Paws. They were affiliates of the Florida Panthers. The team became... (AHL) |
November 15, 2000 | |
| 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... |
October 3, 2000 | |
| 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... |
July 31, 2000 |
Personnel
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Draft picks
The Penguins selected the following players at the 2000 NHL Entry Draft2000 NHL Entry Draft
The 2000 NHL Entry Draft was held from June 24 to 25 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, following the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft on June 23 for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild...
at the Pengrowth Saddledome
Pengrowth Saddledome
The Scotiabank Saddledome is the primary indoor arena of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It has a seating capacity of 19,289 people.Located on the Stampede Grounds, on the east end of downtown Calgary, the Saddledome was built in 1983 to replace the Stampede Corral as the home of the Calgary Flames of...
in Calgary:
| Round | # | Player | Position | Nationality | College/Junior/Club team (League) |
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| 1 | 18 | Brooks Orpik Brooks Orpik Brooks Orpik is an American professional ice hockey defenseman, an alternate captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . His brother, Andrew, was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres organization and is also currently in the Pittsburgh Penguins organization... |
D | Boston College Boston College Boston College is a private Jesuit research university located in the village of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA. The main campus is bisected by the border between the cities of Boston and Newton. It has 9,200 full-time undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Its name reflects its early... (Hockey East) |
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| 2 | 52 | Shane Endicott Shane Endicott Shane Endicott is a professional ice hockey centre currently playing for SG Pontebba of the Italian Serie A.-Playing career:... |
C | Seattle Thunderbirds Seattle Thunderbirds The Seattle Thunderbirds are a junior ice hockey team based in Kent, a suburb of Seattle, Washington. They are part of the U.S. Division of the Western Hockey League, and play in the ShoWare Center... (WHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 3 | 84 | Peter Hamerlik | G | HK 36 Skalica HK 36 Skalica HK 36 Skalica is a professional ice hockey team in the Slovak Extraliga. They play their games in Skalica, Slovakia. They play their homes games at MAX Arena Skalica.-Current squad:-External links:*... (Slovakia) |
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| 4 | 124 | Michel Ouellet Michel Ouellet Michel Ouellet is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who is currently playing with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He most recently played with Hamburg Freezers of the German Deutsche Eishockey Liga. He was drafted out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League by the Pittsburgh Penguins of... |
RW | Rimouski (QMJHL Quebec Major Junior Hockey League The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League... ) |
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| 5 | 146 | David Koci David Kocí David Kočí is a Czech professional ice hockey player who is currently an Unrestricted Free Agent. He last played for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
D | Sparta Praha HC Sparta Praha HC Sparta Praha is a Prague based Czech ice hockey team playing in Czech Extraliga.-Team History:Founded in 1903 by Canadian expatriate Lyle P. O'Connor, HC Sparta Praha was among the first bandy teams to play on a semi-professional level in the Austro-Hungarian Empire... Jr. (Czech Republic) |
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| 6 | 185 | Patrick Foley | LW | University of New Hampshire (Hockey East) | |
| 7 | 216 | Jim Abbott | LW | University of New Hampshire (Hockey East) | |
| 8 | 248 | Steven Crampton | RW | Moose Jaw (WHL) | |
| 9 | 273 | Roman Simicek Roman Šimícek Roman Šimíček is a Czech professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for GKS Tychy of the Polska Liga Hokejowa- Draft :... |
C | HPK (SM-liiga) |
Farm teams
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PenguinsWilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are the American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins. They play in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza...
of the AHL
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
finished second in the Mid-Atlantic Division with a record of 36-33-9-2 record. They defeated the Syracuse Crunch
Syracuse Crunch
The Syracuse Crunch are a minor league professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They play in Syracuse, New York, at the War Memorial at Oncenter...
, Philadelphia Phantoms
Philadelphia Phantoms
The Philadelphia Phantoms were a professional ice hockey team that played in the American Hockey League from 1996 to 2009. The club was based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and played most of its home games at the Spectrum. During schedule conflicts or some Calder Cup playoff games, games were...
and Hershey Bears
Hershey Bears
The Hershey Bears Hockey Club is a professional ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League, and is currently the top affiliate of the NHL Washington Capitals. The hockey club is based in the unincorporated town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, located within Derry Township some 14 miles east of...
to win the Robert W. Clarke Trophy
Robert W. Clarke Trophy
The Robert W. Clarke Trophy is presented annually to the AHL's champion of the Western Conference during the playoffs. Prior to 1996, it was given to the champion of the Southern Conference/Division....
as Western Conference playoff champions. They lost to the Saint John Flames
Saint John Flames
The Saint John Flames were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League from 1993 to 2003 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. The Calgary Flames bought and relocated the Utica Devils, to be their AHL affiliate....
in six games in the Calder Cup Finals. John Slaney
John Slaney
John G. Slaney is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and assistant coach currently playing for HC Plzeň 1929 in the Czech Extraliga...
won the Eddie Shore Award
Eddie Shore Award
The Eddie Shore Award is presented annually to the AHL's best defenceman. The award winner is chosen by AHL media and players. The award is named after Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Eddie Shore.-Winners:-Other Eddie Shore Award:...
as defenseman of the year.
The ECHL's
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
Wheeling Nailers
Wheeling Nailers
The Wheeling Nailers are an ECHL ice hockey team based in Wheeling, West Virginia. They are the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL....
finished last overall with a record of 24-40-8.