2001–02 Detroit Red Wings season
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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. The team is considered one of the most talented teams of all time with 10 then future-Hall-of-Famers on the team, as well as a hall of fame coach in Scotty Bowman
.
After last seasons' disappointing loss to the Los Angeles Kings
, Ken Holland
went out into the trade market to address Detroit's more glaring needs. He quickly filled them by trading for Hall of Fame
goaltender
Dominik Hasek
and signing Brett Hull
and Luc Robitaille
. These big names joined other future Hall of Fame talents; Chris Chelios
, Sergei Fedorov
, Igor Larionov
, Nicklas Lidstrom
, Brendan Shanahan
, Steve Yzerman
, along with Pavel Datsyuk
in his rookie season and legendary coach Scotty Bowman
, who had decided to return for one more year.
The Wings were quickly selected as favorites to win the Stanley Cup
and did not disappoint. With so much talent on one team, including the first time three 500-goal scorers were on the same team, they quickly got off to a great start, winning 22 of their first 27 games. After finishing with 116 points and the best record in the NHL, the Wings had earned the first seed in the Western Conference
and met the Vancouver Canucks
in the first round. However, Detroit and the rest of the hockey world were shocked when the Canucks quickly won the first two games in Hockeytown
. After the loss, team Captain Steve Yzerman
gave a closed-door speech to the team. Only the players in the locker room knew what was said, but the Wings headed to Vancouver and won four straight games to take the series.
After a quick series against the division rival St. Louis Blues, Detroit met their old nemesis, the second-seeded Colorado Avalanche
in the Conference Finals. They battled back and forth during the series, tying the series three times before reaching game seven in Detroit. The Wings came out firing and won the deciding game 7 – 0. After that the Wings fought the cinderella story
Carolina Hurricanes
for the Stanley Cup, winning in game five at home. Over a million people showed up for the victory parade
in downtown Detroit on June 17.
There was no All-Star game this year as the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City
took place in February 2002 where eleven Red Wings players represented their countries. Brendan Shanahan
and Steve Yzerman
represented Canada
, Chris Chelios
and Brett Hull
represented the United States
, Dominik Hasek
represented the Czech Republic
, Sergei Fedorov
, Pavel Datsyuk
and Igor Larionov
represented Russia
, and Nicklas Lidstrom
, Fredrik Olausson
, and Tomas Holmstrom
represented Sweden
.
The Red Wings sold out all 41 home games in 2001–02 as 20,058 fans packed Joe Louis Arena
for every regular season and playoff game played in Detroit. The season was chronicled by Detroit Free Press
sportswriter Nicholas J. Cotsonika's 2002 book, "Hockey Gods: The Inside Story of the Red Wings' Hall of Fame Team".
's first seed and played Vancouver in the first round. After losing the first two games in Detroit, the Wings rallied back to win four straight. Then the Wings made quick work of the Blues before meeting the second-seeded Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Finals. The Wings would beat the Avalanche in a hard fought seven game series, winning the final game 7 – 0. As the final game in the series came to a close, the James Taylor
song "Carolina in My Mind
" was played over the Joe Louis Arena loudspeakers, as the victorious Red Wings prepared to head off to a Stanley Cup clinching series with the third-seeded victors of the Eastern Conference, the Carolina Hurricanes
. They won the series in five games, beating the Hurricanes three to one at home in Detroit on June 13 to take home their tenth Stanley Cup
.
Western Conference Quarter-finals: vs. (8) Vancouver Canucks
Detroit wins series 4–2
Western Conference Finals: vs. (2) Colorado Avalanche
Detroit wins series 4–3
Stanley Cup Finals: vs. (E3) Carolina Hurricanes
Detroit wins series 4–1
in Sunrise, Florida
. The Wings had the 29th overall pick, however traded it to Chicago in 1999 during the deal to acquire Chris Chelios
.
Cincinnati Mighty Ducks
The Mighty Ducks were Detroit's top affiliate in the American Hockey League
in 2001–02
.
Toledo Storm
The Storm were the Red Wings' ECHL
affiliate for the 2001–02
season. Now known as the Toledo Walleye and still an affiliate to the 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...
season was the 76th
Detroit Red Wings seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Detroit Red Wings professional ice hockey club of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Red Wings have completed in the NHL since their inception in 1926...
National Hockey League
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...
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...
in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit is the major city among the primary cultural, financial, and transportation centers in the Metro Detroit area, a region of 5.2 million people. As the seat of Wayne County, the city of Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan and serves as a major port on the Detroit River...
. The Wings scored 116 points, winning the Central Division
Central Division (NHL)
The NHL's Central Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Norris Division.The Central Division consists of the Western Conference's easternmost teams.-Current lineup:...
, their third Presidents' Trophy
Presidents' Trophy
The Presidents' Trophy is an award presented by the National Hockey League to the team that finishes with the most points in the league during the regular season. If two teams tie for the most points, then the trophy goes to the team with the most wins. The winning team is also awarded C$350,000...
, and home ice throughout the playoffs. The team is considered one of the most talented teams of all time with 10 then future-Hall-of-Famers on the team, as well as a hall of fame coach in Scotty Bowman
Scotty Bowman
William Scott "Scotty" Bowman is a retired National Hockey League head coach. He holds the record for most wins in league history, with 1,244 wins in the regular season and 223 in the Stanley Cup playoffs. He coached the St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, and...
.
After last seasons' disappointing loss to the 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...
, Ken Holland
Ken Holland
Kenneth Mark Holland is a retired Canadian professional goaltender and current General Manager and executive Vice President of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. Holland was drafted in the 12th round, 188th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1975 NHL Entry Draft...
went out into the trade market to address Detroit's more glaring needs. He quickly filled them by trading for 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...
goaltender
Goaltender
In ice hockey, the goaltender is the player who defends his team's goal net by stopping shots of the puck from entering his team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring...
Dominik Hasek
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...
and signing Brett Hull
Brett Hull
Brett Andrew Hull is a former Canadian-American NHL player and the former Executive Vice President of the Dallas Stars. He is the son of Bobby Hull and nephew of Dennis Hull, both former NHL players. Hull is also known as "The Golden Brett," which is a play off of his father's nickname, "The...
and Luc Robitaille
Luc Robitaille
Luc Robitaille is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. During his 19-season National Hockey League career, Robitaille won a Stanley Cup in 2001–02 with the Detroit Red Wings, and played for the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers, but is most known for his fourteen seasons,...
. These big names joined other future Hall of Fame talents; Chris Chelios
Chris Chelios
Christos Kostas Tselios is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman. He is currently the Executive Advisor to Ken Holland, the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, a role that Steve Yzerman held before leaving to become general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning.Chelios played...
, Sergei Fedorov
Sergei Fedorov
Sergei Viktorovich Fedorov is a Russian professional ice hockey forward and occasional defenceman...
, Igor Larionov
Igor Larionov
Igor Nikolayevich Larionov is a Russian retired professional ice hockey player, known as The Professor. Along with Viacheslav Fetisov, he was instrumental in breaking the barrier that stopped Soviet players from joining the National Hockey League . He primarily played the centre position, and is...
, Nicklas Lidstrom
Nicklas Lidström
Nicklas Erik Lidström is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman who has played his entire National Hockey League career with the Detroit Red Wings, and is their captain...
, Brendan Shanahan
Brendan Shanahan
Brendan Frederick "Shanny" Shanahan is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey winger who currently serves as the National Hockey League's Vice President of Hockey and Business Development and head disciplinarian. Originally drafted by the New Jersey Devils second overall in the 1987 NHL Entry...
, Steve Yzerman
Steve Yzerman
Stephen Gregory "Steve" Yzerman is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player and current general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League...
, along with Pavel Datsyuk
Pavel Datsyuk
Pavel Valerievich Datsyuk is a professional ice hockey player from Russia and alternate captain for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League . He is known for his stick-handling and is considered the best two-way forward in the game today, having won the Frank J. Selke Trophy in the...
in his rookie season and legendary coach Scotty Bowman
Scotty Bowman
William Scott "Scotty" Bowman is a retired National Hockey League head coach. He holds the record for most wins in league history, with 1,244 wins in the regular season and 223 in the Stanley Cup playoffs. He coached the St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, and...
, who had decided to return for one more year.
The Wings were quickly selected as favorites to win 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...
and did not disappoint. With so much talent on one team, including the first time three 500-goal scorers were on the same team, they quickly got off to a great start, winning 22 of their first 27 games. After finishing with 116 points and the best record in the NHL, the Wings had earned the first seed in the Western Conference
Western Conference (NHL)
The Western Conference is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Eastern Conference....
and met the 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,...
in the first round. However, Detroit and the rest of the hockey world were shocked when the Canucks quickly won the first two games in Hockeytown
Hockeytown
Hockeytown and Hockey Town are generic words used in common practice throughout the United States and Canada to identify any town, city or community that has a history and reputation of participating in the sport of hockey...
. After the loss, team Captain Steve Yzerman
Steve Yzerman
Stephen Gregory "Steve" Yzerman is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player and current general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League...
gave a closed-door speech to the team. Only the players in the locker room knew what was said, but the Wings headed to Vancouver and won four straight games to take the series.
After a quick series against the division rival St. Louis Blues, Detroit met their old nemesis, the second-seeded 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...
in the Conference Finals. They battled back and forth during the series, tying the series three times before reaching game seven in Detroit. The Wings came out firing and won the deciding game 7 – 0. After that the Wings fought the cinderella story
Cinderella (sports)
In American and Canadian sports, a Cinderella or "Cinderella Story" refers to a team or player who advances much further in a tournament or career than originally anticipated. Cinderellas tend to gain much media and fan attention as they move closer to the championship game at the end of 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...
for the Stanley Cup, winning in game five at home. Over a million people showed up for the victory parade
Victory parade
A victory parade is a type of parade held in order to celebrate a victory. Because of that, victory parades can be divided into military victory parades and more frequent sport victory parades....
in downtown Detroit on June 17.
There was no All-Star game this year as the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City
2002 Winter Olympics
The 2002 Winter Olympics, officially the XIX Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event that was celebrated in February 2002 in and around Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Approximately 2,400 athletes from 77 nations participated in 78 events in fifteen disciplines, held throughout...
took place in February 2002 where eleven Red Wings players represented their countries. Brendan Shanahan
Brendan Shanahan
Brendan Frederick "Shanny" Shanahan is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey winger who currently serves as the National Hockey League's Vice President of Hockey and Business Development and head disciplinarian. Originally drafted by the New Jersey Devils second overall in the 1987 NHL Entry...
and Steve Yzerman
Steve Yzerman
Stephen Gregory "Steve" Yzerman is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player and current general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League...
represented Canada
Canada at the 2002 Winter Olympics
Canada competed at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, United States. Canada has competed at every Winter Olympic Games.These games were the second best ever for Canada, as they finished in fourth place in the medal standings with 17 medals, seven of which were gold.-Medalists:-4th...
, Chris Chelios
Chris Chelios
Christos Kostas Tselios is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman. He is currently the Executive Advisor to Ken Holland, the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, a role that Steve Yzerman held before leaving to become general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning.Chelios played...
and Brett Hull
Brett Hull
Brett Andrew Hull is a former Canadian-American NHL player and the former Executive Vice President of the Dallas Stars. He is the son of Bobby Hull and nephew of Dennis Hull, both former NHL players. Hull is also known as "The Golden Brett," which is a play off of his father's nickname, "The...
represented the United States
United States at the 2002 Winter Olympics
The United States was the host nation for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah.These Games were by far the best home Winter Games for the United States, earning 34 total medals, nearly triple their best previous hauls at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, California, and the 1932...
, Dominik Hasek
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...
represented the Czech Republic
Czech Republic at the 2002 Winter Olympics
The Czech Republic competed at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, United States.-Medalists:- Alpine skiing:MenMen's combinedWomenWomen's combined- Biathlon:MenMen's 4 x 7.5 km relayWomen...
, Sergei Fedorov
Sergei Fedorov
Sergei Viktorovich Fedorov is a Russian professional ice hockey forward and occasional defenceman...
, Pavel Datsyuk
Pavel Datsyuk
Pavel Valerievich Datsyuk is a professional ice hockey player from Russia and alternate captain for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League . He is known for his stick-handling and is considered the best two-way forward in the game today, having won the Frank J. Selke Trophy in the...
and Igor Larionov
Igor Larionov
Igor Nikolayevich Larionov is a Russian retired professional ice hockey player, known as The Professor. Along with Viacheslav Fetisov, he was instrumental in breaking the barrier that stopped Soviet players from joining the National Hockey League . He primarily played the centre position, and is...
represented Russia
Russia at the 2002 Winter Olympics
Russia competed at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. With a total of 13 medals, this was the worst showing by the country in the Winter Games. The Russian public believed that the judging was biased against Russian athletes...
, and Nicklas Lidstrom
Nicklas Lidström
Nicklas Erik Lidström is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman who has played his entire National Hockey League career with the Detroit Red Wings, and is their captain...
, Fredrik Olausson
Fredrik Olausson
Fredrik K. G. Olausson is a Swedish former ice hockey player from Nybro, currently assistant coach-player for HV71 in the Swedish elite league Elitserien.- Playing career :...
, and Tomas Holmstrom
Tomas Holmström
Tomas Holmström is a Swedish professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League , where he has won four Stanley Cup championships...
represented Sweden
Sweden at the 2002 Winter Olympics
Sweden competed at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, United States.-Medalists:- Alpine skiing:MenWomenWomen's combined- Biathlon:MenMen's 4 x 7.5 km relayWomen...
.
The Red Wings sold out all 41 home games in 2001–02 as 20,058 fans packed Joe Louis Arena
Joe Louis Arena
Joe Louis Arena, nicknamed The Joe and JLA is a hockey arena located at 600 Civic Center Drive in Detroit, Michigan. It is the home of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. Completed in 1979 at a cost of $57 million, Joe Louis Arena is named after boxer and former heavyweight...
for every regular season and playoff game played in Detroit. The season was chronicled by Detroit Free Press
Detroit Free Press
The Detroit Free Press is the largest daily newspaper in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The Sunday edition is entitled the Sunday Free Press. It is sometimes informally referred to as the "Freep"...
sportswriter Nicholas J. Cotsonika's 2002 book, "Hockey Gods: The Inside Story of the Red Wings' Hall of Fame Team".
Season standings
For complete final standings, see 2001–02 NHL seasonOctober
Record: 11–2–0–0; Home: 5–2–0–0; Road: 6–0–0–0| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 1 | October 4 | Detroit | 4 – 3 | 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... |
OT | Hasek 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... |
17,496 | 1–0–0–0 | 2 |
| 2 | October 6 | Detroit | 4 – 1 | Vancouver 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,... |
Hasek | 18,422 | 2–0–0–0 | 4 | |
| 3 | October 10 | Calgary 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... |
4 – 2 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 2–1–0–0 | 4 | |
| 4 | October 12 | Buffalo 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:... |
2 – 4 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 3–1–0–0 | 6 | |
| 5 | October 13 | Detroit | 5 – 4 | NY 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... |
OT | Legace Manny Legacé Emmanuel Legace, is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League. He most recently played in the National Hockey League for the Carolina Hurricanes. He has also played in the National Hockey League for the Los... |
16,234 | 4–1–0–0 | 8 |
| 6 | October 16 | 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... |
3 – 4 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 5–1–0–0 | 10 | |
| 7 | October 18 | Philadelphia 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... |
2 – 3 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 6–1–0–0 | 12 | |
| 8 | October 20 | Los Angeles 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... |
2 – 3 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 7–1–0–0 | 14 | |
| 9 | October 24 | Edmonton 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 .... |
1 – 4 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 8–1–0–0 | 16 | |
| 10 | October 26 | Dallas 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... |
2 – 3 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 8–2–0–0 | 16 | |
| 11 | October 27 | Detroit | 1 – 0 | Nashville 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... |
Legace | 17,113 | 9–2–0–0 | 18 | |
| 12 | October 30 | Detroit | 5 – 2 | Carolina 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... |
Legace | 18,730 | 10–2–0–0 | 20 | |
| 13 | October 31 | Detroit | 4 – 3 | Dallas | OT | Legace | 18,532 | 11–2–0–0 | 22 |
November
Record: 11–1–1–1; Home: 8–0–1–0; Road: 3–1–0–1| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 14 | November 2 | NY Islanders | 1 – 2 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 12–2–0–0 | 24 | |
| 15 | November 4 | Detroit | 4 – 5 | Chicago 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... |
Hasek | 20,989 | 12–3–0–0 | 24 | |
| 16 | November 7 | Detroit | 3 – 1 | Phoenix 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.... |
Hasek | 15,023 | 13–3–0–0 | 26 | |
| 17 | November 9 | Detroit | 1 – 0 | 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... |
Hasek | 17,174 | 14–3–0–0 | 28 | |
| 18 | November 10 | Detroit | 2 – 3 | Los Angeles | OT | Hasek | 18,385 | 14–3–0–1 | 29 |
| 19 | November 13 | Carolina | 3 – 4 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 15–3–0–1 | 31 | |
| 20 | November 16 | Minnesota 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 .... |
3 – 8 | Detroit | Legace | 20,058 | 16–3–0–1 | 33 | |
| 21 | November 17 | Los Angeles | 2 – 4 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 17–3–0–1 | 35 | |
| 22 | November 20 | Nashville | 3 – 6 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 18–3–0–1 | 37 | |
| 23 | November 21 | Detroit | 1 – 0 | Columbus | OT | Legace | 18,136 | 19–3–0–1 | 39 |
| 24 | November 23 | St. Louis | 1 – 3 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 20–3–0–1 | 41 | |
| 25 | November 25 | Chicago | 4 – 4 | Detroit | OT | Hasek | 20,058 | 20–3–1–1 | 42 |
| 26 | November 27 | Calgary | 2 – 4 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 21–3–1–1 | 44 | |
| 27 | November 30 | New Jersey 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... |
2 – 4 | Detroit | Legace | 20,058 | 22–3–1–1 | 46 |
December
Record: 6–5–2–1; Home: 4–2–1–0; Road: 2–3–1–1| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 28 | December 1 | Detroit | 1 – 4 | New Jersey | Hasek | 18,559 | 22–4–1–1 | 46 | |
| 29 | December 5 | Colorado | 4 – 1 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 22–5–1–1 | 46 | |
| 30 | December 7 | Detroit | 1 – 1 | Phoenix | OT | Hasek | 20,058 | 22–5–2–1 | 47 |
| 31 | December 10 | Detroit | 0 – 2 | Calgary | Hasek | 16,009 | 22–6–2–1 | 47 | |
| 32 | December 13 | Detroit | 2 – 1 | Edmonton | Hasek | 16,839 | 23–6–2–1 | 49 | |
| 33 | December 15 | Detroit | 0 – 3 | Vancouver | Hasek | 18,422 | 23–7–2–1 | 49 | |
| 34 | December 17 | Chicago | 2 – 0 | Detroit | Legace | 20,058 | 23–8–2–1 | 49 | |
| 35 | December 19 | Vancouver | 1 – 4 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 24–8–2–1 | 51 | |
| 36 | December 21 | 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... |
0 – 3 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 25–8–2–1 | 53 | |
| 37 | December 23 | Detroit | 5 – 0 | Chicago | Hasek | 22,158 | 26–8–2–1 | 55 | |
| 38 | December 26 | Detroit | 3 – 3 | Minnesota | OT | Hasek | 18,568 | 26–8–3–1 | 56 |
| 39 | December 27 | Columbus | 1 – 5 | Detroit | Legace | 20,058 | 27–8–3–1 | 58 | |
| 40 | December 29 | Detroit | 2 – 3 | Nashville | OT | Hasek | 17,224 | 27–8–3–2 | 59 |
| 41 | December 31 | Minnesota | 2 – 4 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 28–8–3–2 | 61 |
January
Record: 8–2–3–0; Home: 7–0–1–0; Road: 1–2–2–0| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 42 | January 2 | Anaheim | 3 – 5 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 29–8–3–2 | 63 | |
| 43 | January 5 | Colorado | 1 – 3 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 30–8–3–2 | 65 | |
| 44 | January 9 | Vancouver | 4 – 5 | Detroit | OT | Hasek | 20,058 | 31–8–3–2 | 67 |
| 45 | January 12 | Dallas | 2 – 5 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 32–8–3–2 | 69 | |
| 46 | January 15 | Detroit | 2 – 2 | Phoenix | OT | Legace | 15,186 | 32–8–4–2 | 70 |
| 47 | January 16 | Detroit | 2 – 3 | Dallas | Hasek | 18,532 | 32–9–4–2 | 70 | |
| 48 | January 18 | Washington 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... |
1 – 3 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 33–9–4–2 | 72 | |
| 49 | January 20 | Ottawa 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... |
2 – 3 | Detroit | OT | Hasek | 20,058 | 34–9–4–2 | 74 |
| 50 | January 23 | 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... |
2 – 2 | Detroit | OT | Hasek | 20,058 | 34–9–5–2 | 75 |
| 51 | January 25 | Phoenix | 1 – 4 | Detroit | Legace | 20,058 | 35–9–5–2 | 77 | |
| 52 | January 26 | Detroit | 5 – 2 | St. Louis | Hasek | 20,017 | 36–9–5–2 | 79 | |
| 53 | January 28 | Detroit | 1 – 1 | Edmonton | OT | Hasek | 16,839 | 36–9–6–2 | 80 |
| 54 | January 30 | Detroit | 3 – 4 | Calgary | Legace | 17,239 | 36–10–6–2 | 80 |
February
Record: 7–1–0–0; Home: 1–1–0–0; Road: 6–0–0–0| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 55 | February 4 | Detroit | 3 – 1 | Colorado | Hasek | 18,007 | 37–10–6–2 | 82 | |
| 56 | February 6 | NY 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... |
1 – 3 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 38–10–6–2 | 84 | |
| 57 | February 8 | Columbus | 3 – 2 | Detroit | Legace | 20,058 | 38–11–6–2 | 84 | |
| 58 | February 9 | Detroit | 3 – 2 | Ottawa | Hasek | 18,500 | 39–11–6–2 | 86 | |
| 59 | February 11 | Detroit | 3 – 2 | Montreal 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 ... |
Hasek | 21,273 | 40–11–6–2 | 88 | |
| 60 | February 13 | Detroit | 2 – 0 | Minnesota | Hasek | 18,568 | 41–11–6–2 | 90 | |
| 61 | February 26 | Detroit | 4 – 3 | Tampa Bay 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... |
OT | Hasek | 20,914 | 42–11–6–2 | 92 |
| 62 | February 27 | Detroit | 3 – 2 | Florida 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... |
OT | Hasek | 19,250 | 43–11–6–2 | 94 |
March
Record: 8–3–2–0; Home: 3–1–1–0; Road: 5–2–1–0| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 63 | March 2 | Detroit | 4 – 2 | Pittsburgh 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... |
Hasek | 17,148 | 44–11–6–2 | 96 | |
| 64 | March 6 | Toronto 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... |
2 – 6 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 45–11–6–2 | 98 | |
| 65 | March 9 | Detroit | 5 – 2 | St. Louis | Hasek | 19,921 | 46–11–6–2 | 100 | |
| 66 | March 10 | Detroit | 1 – 5 | Buffalo | Hasek | 18,690 | 46–12–6–2 | 100 | |
| 67 | March 13 | Edmonton | 3 – 4 | Detroit | OT | Hasek | 20,058 | 47–12–6–2 | 102 |
| 68 | March 16 | Detroit | 1 – 2 | Boston 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... |
Legace | 17,565 | 47–13–6–2 | 102 | |
| 69 | March 17 | Detroit | 5 – 3 | NY Rangers | Hasek | 18,200 | 48–13–6–2 | 104 | |
| 70 | March 19 | Anaheim | 2 – 1 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 48–14–6–2 | 104 | |
| 71 | March 21 | Detroit | 3 – 2 | Columbus | OT | Hasek | 18,136 | 49–14–6–2 | 106 |
| 72 | March 23 | Detroit | 2 – 0 | Colorado | Hasek | 18,007 | 50–14–6–2 | 108 | |
| 73 | March 25 | Detroit | 3 – 3 | Nashville | OT | Legace | 16,518 | 50–14–7–2 | 109 |
| 74 | March 28 | Nashville | 3 – 3 | Detroit | OT | Hasek | 20,058 | 50–14–8–2 | 110 |
| 75 | March 30 | 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... |
1 – 4 | Detroit | Legace | 20,058 | 51–14–8–2 | 112 |
April
Record: 0–3–2–2; Home: 0–1–1–1; Road: 0–2–1–1| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 76 | April 1 | Toronto | 5 – 4 | Detroit | OT | Legace | 20,058 | 51–14–8–3 | 113 |
| 77 | April 3 | Detroit | 1 – 1 | Anaheim | OT | Hasek | 17,174 | 51–14–9–3 | 114 |
| 78 | April 4 | Detroit | 0 – 3 | Los Angeles | Hasek | 18,621 | 51–15–9–3 | 114 | |
| 79 | April 6 | Detroit | 3 – 6 | San Jose | Legace | 17,496 | 51–16–9–3 | 114 | |
| 80 | April 10 | Chicago | 3 – 3 | Detroit | OT | Hasek | 20,058 | 51–16–9–4 | 115 |
| 81 | April 13 | Detroit | 2 – 3 | St. Louis | OT | Hasek | 19,877 | 51–16–10–4 | 116 |
| 82 | April 14 | St. Louis | 5 – 3 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 51–17–10–4 | 116 |
- Green background indicates win.
- Red background indicates regulation loss.
- Yellow background indicates tie.
- White background indicates overtime loss.
Playoffs
The Detroit Red Wings ended the 2001–02 regular season as the Western ConferenceWestern Conference (NHL)
The Western Conference is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Eastern Conference....
's first seed and played Vancouver in the first round. After losing the first two games in Detroit, the Wings rallied back to win four straight. Then the Wings made quick work of the Blues before meeting the second-seeded Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Finals. The Wings would beat the Avalanche in a hard fought seven game series, winning the final game 7 – 0. As the final game in the series came to a close, the James Taylor
James Taylor
James Vernon Taylor is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. A five-time Grammy Award winner, Taylor was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000....
song "Carolina in My Mind
Carolina in My Mind
"Carolina in My Mind" is a song written and performed by singer-songwriter James Taylor, which first appeared on his 1968 debut album, James Taylor. Taylor wrote it while overseas recording for The Beatles' label Apple Records, and the song's themes reflect his homesickness at the time. Released as...
" was played over the Joe Louis Arena loudspeakers, as the victorious Red Wings prepared to head off to a Stanley Cup clinching series with the third-seeded victors of the Eastern Conference, 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...
. They won the series in five games, beating the Hurricanes three to one at home in Detroit on June 13 to take home their tenth 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...
.
Western Conference Quarter-finals: vs. (8) Vancouver CanucksVancouver CanucksThe 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,...
Detroit wins series 4–2
| Game | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Series |
| 1 | April 17 | Vancouver | 4 – 3 | Detroit | OT | Hasek | 20,058 | 0 – 1 |
| 2 | April 19 | Vancouver | 5 – 2 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 0 – 2 | |
| 3 | April 21 | Detroit | 3 – 1 | Vancouver | Hasek | 18,422 | 1 – 2 | |
| 4 | April 23 | Detroit | 4 – 2 | Vancouver | Hasek | 18,422 | 2 – 2 | |
| 5 | April 25 | Vancouver | 0 – 4 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 3 – 2 | |
| 6 | April 27 | Detroit | 6 – 4 | Vancouver | Hasek | 18,422 | 4 – 2 |
Western Conference Semi-finals: vs. (4) St. Louis Blues
Detroit wins series 4–1| Game | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Series |
| 1 | May 2 | St. Louis | 0 – 2 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 1 – 0 | |
| 2 | May 4 | St. Louis | 2 – 3 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 2 – 0 | |
| 3 | May 7 | Detroit | 1 – 6 | St. Louis | Hasek | 20,017 | 2 – 1 | |
| 4 | May 9 | Detroit | 4 – 3 | St. Louis | Hasek | 20,017 | 3 – 1 | |
| 5 | May 11 | St. Louis | 0 – 4 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 4 – 1 |
Western Conference Finals: vs. (2) Colorado AvalancheColorado AvalancheThe 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...
Detroit wins series 4–3
| Game | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Series |
| 1 | May 18 | Colorado | 3 – 5 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 1 – 0 | |
| 2 | May 20 | Colorado | 4 – 3 | Detroit | OT | Hasek | 20,058 | 1 – 1 |
| 3 | May 22 | Detroit | 2 – 1 | Colorado | OT | Hasek | 18,007 | 2 – 1 |
| 4 | May 25 | Detroit | 2 – 3 | Colorado | Hasek | 18,007 | 2 – 2 | |
| 5 | May 27 | Colorado | 2 – 1 | Detroit | OT | Hasek | 20,058 | 2 – 3 |
| 6 | May 29 | Detroit | 2 – 0 | Colorado | Hasek | 18,007 | 3 – 3 | |
| 7 | May 31 | Colorado | 0 – 7 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 4 – 3 |
Stanley Cup Finals: vs. (E3) Carolina HurricanesCarolina HurricanesThe 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...
Detroit wins series 4–1
| Game | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Series |
| 1 | June 4 | Carolina | 3 – 2 | Detroit | OT | Hasek | 20,058 | 0 – 1 |
| 2 | June 6 | Carolina | 1 – 3 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 1 – 1 | |
| 3 | June 8 | Detroit | 3 – 2 | Carolina | 3OT | Hasek | 18,730 | 2 – 1 |
| 4 | June 10 | Detroit | 3 – 0 | Carolina | Hasek | 18,730 | 3 – 1 | |
| 5 | June 13 | Carolina | 1 – 3 | Detroit | Hasek | 20,058 | 4 – 1 |
- Green background indicates win.
- Red background indicates loss.
Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||
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| Player | Pos | GP | G Goal (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 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 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 (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,... |
GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | ||
| Brendan Shanahan Brendan Shanahan Brendan Frederick "Shanny" Shanahan is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey winger who currently serves as the National Hockey League's Vice President of Hockey and Business Development and head disciplinarian. Originally drafted by the New Jersey Devils second overall in the 1987 NHL Entry... |
LW | 80 | 37 | 38 | 75 | +23 | 118 | 23 | 8 | 11 | 19 | +5 | 20 | ||
| Sergei Fedorov Sergei Fedorov Sergei Viktorovich Fedorov is a Russian professional ice hockey forward and occasional defenceman... |
C | 81 | 31 | 37 | 68 | +20 | 36 | 23 | 5 | 14 | 19 | +4 | 20 | ||
| Brett Hull Brett Hull Brett Andrew Hull is a former Canadian-American NHL player and the former Executive Vice President of the Dallas Stars. He is the son of Bobby Hull and nephew of Dennis Hull, both former NHL players. Hull is also known as "The Golden Brett," which is a play off of his father's nickname, "The... |
RW | 82 | 30 | 33 | 63 | +18 | 35 | 23 | 10 | 8 | 18 | +1 | 4 | ||
| Nicklas Lidstrom Nicklas Lidström Nicklas Erik Lidström is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman who has played his entire National Hockey League career with the Detroit Red Wings, and is their captain... |
D | 78 | 9 | 50 | 59 | +13 | 20 | 23 | 5 | 11 | 16 | +6 | 2 | ||
| Luc Robitaille Luc Robitaille Luc Robitaille is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. During his 19-season National Hockey League career, Robitaille won a Stanley Cup in 2001–02 with the Detroit Red Wings, and played for the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers, but is most known for his fourteen seasons,... |
LW | 81 | 30 | 20 | 50 | -2 | 38 | 23 | 4 | 5 | 9 | +4 | 10 | ||
| Steve Yzerman Steve Yzerman Stephen Gregory "Steve" Yzerman is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player and current general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League... |
C | 52 | 13 | 35 | 48 | +11 | 18 | 23 | 6 | 17 | 23 | +4 | 10 | ||
| Igor Larionov Igor Larionov Igor Nikolayevich Larionov is a Russian retired professional ice hockey player, known as The Professor. Along with Viacheslav Fetisov, he was instrumental in breaking the barrier that stopped Soviet players from joining the National Hockey League . He primarily played the centre position, and is... |
C | 70 | 11 | 32 | 43 | -5 | 50 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 11 | +5 | 4 | ||
| Chris Chelios Chris Chelios Christos Kostas Tselios is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman. He is currently the Executive Advisor to Ken Holland, the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, a role that Steve Yzerman held before leaving to become general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning.Chelios played... |
D | 79 | 6 | 33 | 39 | +40 | 126 | 23 | 1 | 13 | 14 | +15 | 44 | ||
| Pavel Datsyuk Pavel Datsyuk Pavel Valerievich Datsyuk is a professional ice hockey player from Russia and alternate captain for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League . He is known for his stick-handling and is considered the best two-way forward in the game today, having won the Frank J. Selke Trophy in the... |
C | 70 | 11 | 24 | 35 | +4 | 4 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 6 | +1 | 2 | ||
| Kris Draper Kris Draper Kristopher Draper is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player. Draper is a four-time winner of the Stanley Cup, a Frank J. Selke Trophy winner and scored over 100 goals in the Red Wings uniform. Draper was a member of the famous Grind Line in Detroit, consisting of himself, Kirk Maltby... |
C | 82 | 15 | 15 | 30 | +26 | 56 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 5 | +4 | 20 | ||
| Tomas Holmstrom Tomas Holmström Tomas Holmström is a Swedish professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League , where he has won four Stanley Cup championships... |
LW | 69 | 8 | 18 | 26 | -12 | 58 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 11 | +7 | 8 | ||
| Boyd Devereaux Boyd Devereaux Boyd Fletcher Devereaux is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player, most recently played for HC Lugano of the Swiss National League A. He now resides in Kitchener, Ontario with his wife and 2 kids.-Playing career:... |
C | 79 | 9 | 16 | 25 | +9 | 24 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 6 | +5 | 4 | ||
| Kirk Maltby Kirk Maltby Kirk Maltby is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Edmonton Oilers and Detroit Red Wings.-Playing career:... |
LW | 82 | 9 | 15 | 24 | +15 | 40 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 32 | ||
| Mathieu Dandenault Mathieu Dandenault Mathieu Dandenault is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He played for the Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
D | 81 | 8 | 12 | 20 | -5 | 44 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +7 | 8 | ||
| Steve Duchesne Steve Duchesne Steve Duchesne is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the NHL with several teams from 1986 until 2002... |
D | 64 | 3 | 15 | 18 | +3 | 28 | 23 | 0 | 6 | 6 | +6 | 24 | ||
| Fredrik Olausson Fredrik Olausson Fredrik K. G. Olausson is a Swedish former ice hockey player from Nybro, currently assistant coach-player for HV71 in the Swedish elite league Elitserien.- Playing career :... |
D | 47 | 2 | 13 | 15 | +9 | 22 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 10 | ||
| Darren McCarty Darren McCarty Darren McCarty is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward, best known for his years playing with the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League... |
RW | 62 | 5 | 7 | 12 | +2 | 98 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 8 | +5 | 34 | ||
| Jiri Fischer Jiri Fischer Jiří Fischer is a former professional ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League . Fischer went into cardiac arrest in a November 2005 game, and subsequently retired due to his heart problems... |
D | 80 | 2 | 8 | 10 | +17 | 67 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 6 | +6 | 30 | ||
| Jason Williams | C | 25 | 8 | 2 | 10 | +2 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | ||
| Sean Avery Sean Avery Sean Christopher Avery is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He formerly played for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars and New York Rangers. Prior to the NHL, Avery played for the Owen Sound Platers and the... |
LW | 36 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +1 | 68 | -- | |||||||
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| Maxim Kuznetsov Maxim Kuznetsov Maxim Romanovich Kuznetsov is a Kazakhstani former professional ice hockey player. Kuznetsov was drafted 1st by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:... |
D | 39 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Brent Gilchrist Brent Gilchrist Brent Gilchrist is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.Gilchrist started his career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1988. He would also play with the Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota North Stars, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, and Nashville Predators... * |
LW | 19 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 8 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 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... * |
D | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 2 | ||
| Jesse Wallin Jesse Wallin Jesse Wallin , is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in 49 career National Hockey League games for the Detroit Red Wings. He is currently the head coach of the Red Deer Rebels of the WHL.-Minor league hockey:Wallin started turning heads in the WHL while playing for the... |
D | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 13 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Uwe Krupp Uwe Krupp Uwe G. Krupp is a retired German professional hockey defenceman and current coach of the German national ice hockey team. Following Walt Tkaczuk, Krupp was only the second German-born player to have a lasting career in the National Hockey League... |
D | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -5 | 2 | ||
| Yuri Butsayev Yuri Butsayev Yuri Gennadievich Butsayev is a Russian professional ice hockey winger. He was drafted in the second round, 49th overall, by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft... |
C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Ladislav Kohn Ladislav Kohn Ladislav Kohn is a former National Hockey League right winger.He was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the seventh round, 175th overall, of the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. He played in Finland's SM-liiga with the Espoo Blues from 2003 to 2007 before moving to Russia with HC CSKA Moscow... |
RW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
Goaltending
Note: GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OTL = Overtime losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | Min | W | L | T | GA | SO | SV% | GAA | GP | Min | W | L | GA | SO | SV% | GAA | ||
| Dominik Hasek 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... |
65 | 3873 | 41 | 15 | 8 | 140 | 5 | .915 | 2.17 | 23 | 1455 | 16 | 7 | 45 | 6 | .920 | 1.86 | ||
| Manny Legace Manny Legacé Emmanuel Legace, is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League. He most recently played in the National Hockey League for the Carolina Hurricanes. He has also played in the National Hockey League for the Los... |
20 | 1117 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 45 | 1 | .911 | 2.42 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 5.68 | ||
Trophies and awards
- Stanley CupStanley CupThe 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...
: Detroit Red WingsDetroit Red WingsThe 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... - Presidents' TrophyPresidents' TrophyThe Presidents' Trophy is an award presented by the National Hockey League to the team that finishes with the most points in the league during the regular season. If two teams tie for the most points, then the trophy goes to the team with the most wins. The winning team is also awarded C$350,000...
: Detroit Red WingsDetroit Red WingsThe 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... - Clarence S. Campbell BowlClarence S. Campbell BowlThe Clarence S. Campbell Bowl, or simply the Campbell Bowl, is a National Hockey League trophy awarded to the Western Conference playoff champions. It is named after Clarence S. Campbell, who served as President of the NHL from to . The trophy itself is constructed of sterling silver, crafted in...
: Detroit Red WingsDetroit Red WingsThe 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... - James Norris Memorial TrophyJames Norris Memorial TrophyThe James Norris Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League's top "defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position". The James Norris Memorial Trophy has been awarded 55 times to 23 different players since its beginnings in...
: Nicklas LidströmNicklas LidströmNicklas Erik Lidström is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman who has played his entire National Hockey League career with the Detroit Red Wings, and is their captain... - NHL Plus/Minus AwardNHL Plus/Minus AwardThe NHL Plus-Minus Award is a trophy awarded annually by the National Hockey League to the ice hockey "player, having played a minimum of 60 games who leads the league in plus/minus statistics." It is sponsored by a commercial business, and it has been known under five different names...
: Chris CheliosChris CheliosChristos Kostas Tselios is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman. He is currently the Executive Advisor to Ken Holland, the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, a role that Steve Yzerman held before leaving to become general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning.Chelios played... - Conn Smythe TrophyConn Smythe TrophyThe Conn Smythe Trophy is awarded annually to the player judged most valuable to his team during the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup playoffs. The Conn Smythe Trophy has been awarded 46 times to 40 players since the 1964–65 NHL season...
: Nicklas LidströmNicklas LidströmNicklas Erik Lidström is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman who has played his entire National Hockey League career with the Detroit Red Wings, and is their captain...
Transactions
The Red Wings were involved in the following transactions during the 2001–02 season.Trades
| June 30, 2001 | To 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... Dominik Hasek 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... |
To 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:... Vyacheslav Kozlov Vyacheslav Kozlov Vyacheslav Anatolevich 'Slava' Kozlov is a Russian professional ice hockey left winger who plays for Dynamo Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League. He is a two-time Stanley Cup champion from his years playing with the Detroit Red Wings. He has also played for the Buffalo Sabres, Atlanta Thrashers... First-round pick in 2002 Future considerations |
| March 19, 2002 | To 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... 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... |
To 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... Yuri Butsayev Yuri Butsayev Yuri Gennadievich Butsayev is a Russian professional ice hockey winger. He was drafted in the second round, 49th overall, by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft... Third-round pick in 2002 |
Free agents
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Draft picks
Detroit's picks at the 2001 NHL Entry Draft2001 NHL Entry Draft
The 2001 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 23–24, 2001 at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida.-Round one:-Round two:-Round three:-Round four:-Round five:-Round six:-Round seven:-Round eight:-Round nine:...
in Sunrise, Florida
Sunrise, Florida
-Overview:Sunrise is a city in southwestern Broward County, Florida, United States. It was incorporated in 1961 by Norman Johnson – a developer whose World Famous Upside-Down House attracted buyers to what was then a remote area...
. The Wings had the 29th overall pick, however traded it to Chicago in 1999 during the deal to acquire Chris Chelios
Chris Chelios
Christos Kostas Tselios is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman. He is currently the Executive Advisor to Ken Holland, the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, a role that Steve Yzerman held before leaving to become general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning.Chelios played...
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| Round | # | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team (League) |
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| 2 | 62 | Igor Grigorenko Igor Grigorenko Igor Grigorenko is a Russian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for Ufa Salavat Yulayev in the Russian Elite League. He signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL in May, 2007, but was unable to make the team out of training camp... (RW) |
HC Lada Togliatti HC Lada Togliatti HC Lada is a Russian professional ice hockey team based in Togliatti, Russia. They were members of the Kharlamov Division of the Kontinental Hockey League.Due to a lack of a satisfactory arena the KHL expelled the team... (RUS) |
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| 4 | 121 | Drew MacIntyre Drew MacIntyre Drew MacIntyre is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League within the Buffalo Sabres organization of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:MacIntyre played his entire junior hockey career in the Quebec Major... (G) |
Sherbrooke Castors Sherbrooke Castors The Sherbrooke Castors or Sherbrooke Beavers was the name of two different junior ice hockey teams in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Both franchises played at the Palais des Sports in Sherbrooke, Quebec.-Original Castors:... (QMJHL) |
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| 4 | 129 | Miroslav Blaťák Miroslav Blaťák Miroslav Blaťák is a Czech professional ice hockey player currently playing for Salavat Yulaev Ufa in the Kontinental Hockey League.... (D) |
HC Zlin HC Zlín PSG Zlín is an ice hockey team in the Czech Extraliga. Their home arena is Zimní stadion Luďka Čajky in Zlín. They won the Extraliga in 2004. They were formerly known as HC Hamé Zlín.- Club names :* 1928 - SK Baťa Zlín* 1945 - ZK Baťa Zlín... (CZE) |
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| 5 | 157 | Andreas Jamtin Andreas Jämtin Andreas Jämtin is a Swedish professional ice hockey player, currently playing with Linköpings HC in the Swedish elite league Elitserien.- Playing career :... (RW) |
Farjestads BK Karlstad (SWE) | |
| 6 | 195 | Nick Pannoni (G) | 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) |
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| 8 | 258 | Dmitry Bykov (D) | Aq Bars Kazan Aq Bars Kazan Ak Bars Kazan is a professional ice hockey team based in Kazan, in the Republic of Tatarstan, a federal subject of the Russian Federation. They are a current member of the Kontinental Hockey League.... (RUS) |
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| 9 | 288 | Francois Senez (D) | Drummondville Voltigeurs Drummondville Voltigeurs The Drummondville Voltigeurs are a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The franchise was originally granted for the 1982–83 season, and are based out of Drummondville, Quebec. The team plays its home games at the Centre Marcel Dionne... (QMJHL) |
Cincinnati Mighty DucksCincinnati Mighty DucksThe Cincinnati Mighty Ducks were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, at the Cincinnati Gardens.-History:...
The Mighty Ducks were Detroit's top affiliate in the American Hockey LeagueAmerican 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...
in 2001–02
2001–02 AHL season
The 2001–02 AHL season was the 66th season of the American Hockey League. It was the season of the biggest growth in the AHL's history, as it accepted eight new teams. The demise of the International Hockey League brought six teams transferring from the defunct league, in addition to two expansion...
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Toledo StormToledo StormThe Toledo Storm was a minor league professional ice hockey team in the ECHL from 1991 to 2007. The Storm played their home games at the venerable Toledo Sports Arena along the southern banks of the Maumee River in Toledo, Ohio. The team colors were red and white, similar to the Detroit Red Wings,...
The Storm were the Red Wings' ECHLECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
affiliate for the 2001–02
2001–02 ECHL season
The 2001-02 ECHL season was the 14th season of the East Coast Hockey League. Before the start of the season, the league saw one expansion franchise and five relocations, three of which were through the buying of the franchise rights of former clubs that had ceased operations...
season. Now known as the Toledo Walleye and still an affiliate to the Red Wings.