2001–02 Toronto Maple Leafs season
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The 2001–02 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the Toronto Maple Leafs
' 85th season as a franchise, and the 75th season as the Maple Leafs. They finished second in the Northeast Division
with a record of 43-25-10-4 for 100 points. Qualifying for the Stanley Cup
playoffs as the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference
, they downed the New York Islanders in seven games in the Conference Quarter-finals and the Ottawa Senators in seven games in the Conference Semi-finals. However, their luck ran out in the Conference Finals, as they were eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes in six games.
Leafs captain Mats Sundin
ranked fourth in the league in scoring with 80 points. Head coach Pat Quinn
and goaltender Curtis Joseph
were members of the gold medal-winning Canadian
ice hockey team
at the 2002 Winter Olympics
.
Key dates prior to the start of the season:
Goaltending
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Bryan Berard
New York Rangers
Yanic Perreault
Montreal Canadiens
Steve Thomas
Chicago Blackhawks
in Sunrise, Florida
.
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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...
' 85th season as a franchise, and the 75th season as the Maple Leafs. They finished second in the Northeast Division
Northeast Division (NHL)
The NHL's Northeast Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Adams Division...
with a record of 43-25-10-4 for 100 points. Qualifying for 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...
playoffs as the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference (NHL)
The Eastern Conference is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Western Conference....
, they downed the New York Islanders in seven games in the Conference Quarter-finals and the Ottawa Senators in seven games in the Conference Semi-finals. However, their luck ran out in the Conference Finals, as they were eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes in six games.
Leafs captain Mats Sundin
Mats Sundin
Mats Johan Sundin is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey player. Originally drafted first overall in 1989, Sundin played his first four seasons in the NHL with the Quebec Nordiques. He was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1994, where he played the majority of his career, serving 11...
ranked fourth in the league in scoring with 80 points. Head coach Pat Quinn
Pat Quinn (ice hockey)
John Brian Patrick Quinn , is a former head coach in the National Hockey League , most recently with the Edmonton Oilers. Known by the nickname "The Big Irishman",...
and goaltender Curtis Joseph
Curtis Joseph
Curtis Shayne Joseph is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He last played for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League....
were members of the gold medal-winning Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
ice hockey team
Ice hockey at the 2002 Winter Olympics
Ice hockey at the 2002 Winter Olympics were held at the E Center in West Valley City and Peaks Ice Arena in Provo, Utah. Both the men's and women's tournaments were won by Canada, defeating the host USA in both games.-Men:...
at the 2002 Winter Olympics
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...
.
Key dates prior to the start of the season:
- The 2001 NHL Entry Draft2001 NHL Entry DraftThe 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:...
- The free agencyFree agentIn professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
period began on July 1.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L | October 3, 2001 | 4–5 | Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2001–02 2001–02 Ottawa Senators season The 2001–02 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators place third in the Northeast Division, with 94 points. In the playoffs, they upset the Philadelphia Flyers in five games, limiting the Flyers' high-powered offence to just two goals for the franchise's second playoff series win... ) |
0–1–0–0 |
| 4 | W | October 11, 2001 | 3–2 | @ Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (2001–02 2001–02 Carolina Hurricanes season The 2001–02 Carolina Hurricanes season was the franchise's 23rd season in the National Hockey League and 5th as the Hurricanes. They arrives in Stanley cup final, but they lost in 5 games against the Detroit Red Wings-October:... ) |
2–1–1–0 |
| 5 | L | October 13, 2001 | 2–5 | St. Louis Blues (2001–02 2001–02 St. Louis Blues season The 2001–02 St. Louis Blues season was the 35th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 43 wins, 27 losses, eight ties and four overtime losses, good for 98 points... ) |
2–2–1–0 |
| 6 | W | October 16, 2001 | 4–1 | @ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (2001–02 2001–02 Edmonton Oilers season The 2001–02 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 23rd season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 39–28–12–3 record in 2000–01, earning 93 points, the highest point total the Oilers had achieved since the 1987–88 season, when they earned 99 points... ) |
3–2–1–0 |
| 7 | W | October 18, 2001 | 6–5 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (2001–02 2001–02 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
4–2–1–0 |
| 8 | L | October 20, 2001 | 1–4 | @ Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (2001–02 2001–02 Calgary Flames season The 2001–02 Calgary Flames season was the 22nd National Hockey League season in Calgary. It began with wholesale changes, as second year General Manager Craig Button continued to change the look of the team... ) |
4–3–1–0 |
| 9 | W | October 23, 2001 | 2–0 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (2001–02 2001–02 Boston Bruins season The 2001–02 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins's 78th season of operation. The Bruins qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Montreal Canadiens.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
5–3–1–0 |
| 10 | L | October 25, 2001 | 1–2 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Boston Bruins season The 2001–02 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins's 78th season of operation. The Bruins qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Montreal Canadiens.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
5–3–1–1 |
| 11 | W | October 27, 2001 | 4–0 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (2001–02 2001–02 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 2001–02 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 35th year in the National Hockey League. The team played 82 games.-Offseason:On July 11, 2001, the Penguins traded star right winger Jaromir Jagr along with journeyman defenseman Frantisek Kucera to the Washington Capitals. In return, the... ) |
6–3–1–1 |
| 12 | W | October 30, 2001 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Tampa Bay Lightning season -Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
7–3–1–1 |
| 13 | L | November 1, 2001 | 1–3 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (2001–02 2001–02 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 2001–02 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 35th year in the National Hockey League. The team played 82 games.-Offseason:On July 11, 2001, the Penguins traded star right winger Jaromir Jagr along with journeyman defenseman Frantisek Kucera to the Washington Capitals. In return, the... ) |
7–4–1–1 |
| 14 | W | November 3, 2001 | 4–1 | Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... (2001–02 2001–02 Colorado Avalanche season The 2001–02 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's seventh season. At the end of the 2001-02 season, Patrick Roy had a Goals Against Average of 1.94 and a Save Percentage of .925... ) |
8–4–1–1 |
| 15 | W | November 6, 2001 | 4–2 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Washington Capitals season The 2001–02 Washington Capitals season was the team's twenty-eighth season of play. The team finished second in the Southeast, but ninth-overall in the Eastern Conference to miss the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:... ) |
9–4–1–1 |
| 16 | L | November 9, 2001 | 2–3 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... (2001–02 2001–02 New Jersey Devils season The 2001–02 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 20th season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils finished 6th in the Eastern Conference and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs... ) |
9–4–1–2 |
| 17 | T | November 10, 2001 † | 1–1 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... (2001–02 2001–02 New Jersey Devils season The 2001–02 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 20th season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils finished 6th in the Eastern Conference and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs... ) |
9–4–2–2 |
| 18 | W | November 14, 2001 | 3–2 | @ Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (2001–02 2001–02 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the second consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
10–4–2–2 |
| 19 | W | November 15, 2001 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Tampa Bay Lightning season -Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
11–4–2–2 |
| 20 | L | November 17, 2001 | 1–2 OT | @ Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2001–02 2001–02 Ottawa Senators season The 2001–02 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators place third in the Northeast Division, with 94 points. In the playoffs, they upset the Philadelphia Flyers in five games, limiting the Flyers' high-powered offence to just two goals for the franchise's second playoff series win... ) |
11–4–2–3 |
| 21 | W | November 19, 2001 | 5–1 | Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (2001–02 2001–02 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the second consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
12–4–2–3 |
| 22 | L | November 21, 2001 | 2–4 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (2001–02 2001–02 Buffalo Sabres season The 2001–02 NHL season was the 32nd season in Buffalo Sabres team history. The Sabres finished in 5th place in the Northeast Division and failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in 6 seasons. On October 7, 2001 the Sabres played the New York Rangers in the first Manhattan's first game... ) |
12–5–2–3 |
| 23 | L | November 23, 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... (2001–02 2001–02 New York Islanders season The 2001–02 New York Islanders season was the 30th season in the franchise's history. This season saw the Islanders finish in second place in the Atlantic Division with a record of 42 wins, 28 losses, 8 ties, and 4 overtime losses for 96 points... ) |
12–6–2–3 |
| 24 | W | November 24, 2001 | 2–0 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (2001–02 2001–02 Boston Bruins season The 2001–02 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins's 78th season of operation. The Bruins qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Montreal Canadiens.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
13–6–2–3 |
| 25 | L | November 27, 2001 | 2–5 | Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (2001–02 2001–02 Carolina Hurricanes season The 2001–02 Carolina Hurricanes season was the franchise's 23rd season in the National Hockey League and 5th as the Hurricanes. They arrives in Stanley cup final, but they lost in 5 games against the Detroit Red Wings-October:... ) |
13–7–2–3 |
| 26 | W | November 30, 2001 | 2–1 | @ Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (2001–02 2001–02 Chicago Blackhawks season The 2001–02 Chicago Blackhawks season was the Chicago Blackhawks' seventy-sixth season of operation. Finishing fifth in the Western Conference, they qualified for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:Scoring... ) |
14–7–2–3 |
| 27 | W | December 1, 2001 | 4–1 | Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (2001–02 2001–02 Chicago Blackhawks season The 2001–02 Chicago Blackhawks season was the Chicago Blackhawks' seventy-sixth season of operation. Finishing fifth in the Western Conference, they qualified for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:Scoring... ) |
15–7–2–3 |
| 28 | L | December 4, 2001 | 0–1 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (2001–02 2001–02 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 2001–02 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 35th year in the National Hockey League. The team played 82 games.-Offseason:On July 11, 2001, the Penguins traded star right winger Jaromir Jagr along with journeyman defenseman Frantisek Kucera to the Washington Capitals. In return, the... ) |
15–8–2–3 |
| 29 | W | December 6, 2001 | 6–3 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (2001–02 2001–02 New York Rangers season The 2001–02 New York Rangers season was the 76th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished fourth in the Atlantic Division, compiling a 36–38–4–4 record... ) |
16–8–2–3 |
| 30 | W | December 8, 2001 | 4–3 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (2001–02 2001–02 New York Rangers season The 2001–02 New York Rangers season was the 76th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished fourth in the Atlantic Division, compiling a 36–38–4–4 record... ) |
17–8–2–3 |
| 31 | W | December 11, 2001 | 6–3 | Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... (2001–02) |
18–8–2–3 |
| 32 | W | December 13, 2001 | 4–3 OT | @ St. Louis Blues (2001–02 2001–02 St. Louis Blues season The 2001–02 St. Louis Blues season was the 35th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 43 wins, 27 losses, eight ties and four overtime losses, good for 98 points... ) |
19–8–2–3 |
| 33 | W | December 15, 2001 | 6–4 | 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 ... (2001–02 2001–02 Montreal Canadiens season The 2001–02 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 93rd season. After the missing the playoffs in two previous season for the first time, the Canadiens returned to the Stanley Cup conquest... ) |
20–8–2–3 |
| 34 | L | December 18, 2001 | 1–3 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (2001–02 2001–02 Los Angeles Kings season The 2001–02 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' 35th season in the NHL.-NHL draft:The Kings' picks made at the 2001 NHL Entry Draft held on June 23–24, 2001 at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida:*Jens Karlsson... ) |
20–9–2–3 |
| 35 | T | December 21, 2001 | 3–3 OT | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (2001–02 2001–02 Buffalo Sabres season The 2001–02 NHL season was the 32nd season in Buffalo Sabres team history. The Sabres finished in 5th place in the Northeast Division and failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in 6 seasons. On October 7, 2001 the Sabres played the New York Rangers in the first Manhattan's first game... ) |
20–9–3–3 |
| 36 | W | December 22, 2001 | 3–2 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (2001–02 2001–02 Buffalo Sabres season The 2001–02 NHL season was the 32nd season in Buffalo Sabres team history. The Sabres finished in 5th place in the Northeast Division and failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in 6 seasons. On October 7, 2001 the Sabres played the New York Rangers in the first Manhattan's first game... ) |
21–9–3–3 |
| 37 | L | December 26, 2001 | 3–4 | @ Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (2001–02 2001–02 Carolina Hurricanes season The 2001–02 Carolina Hurricanes season was the franchise's 23rd season in the National Hockey League and 5th as the Hurricanes. They arrives in Stanley cup final, but they lost in 5 games against the Detroit Red Wings-October:... ) |
21–10–3–3 |
| 38 | L | December 28, 2001 | 4–5 | @ Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... (2001–02 2001–02 Atlanta Thrashers season The 2001–02 Atlanta Thrashers season was the Thrashers's third season of competition. The team did not make the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
21–11–3–3 |
| 39 | L | December 29, 2001 | 2–4 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the second consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
21–12–3–3 |
| 40 | W | December 31, 2001 | 4–1 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (2001–02 2001–02 Tampa Bay Lightning season -Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
22–12–3–3 |
| 41 | W | January 3, 2002 | 2–1 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (2001–02 2001–02 Boston Bruins season The 2001–02 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins's 78th season of operation. The Bruins qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Montreal Canadiens.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
23–12–3–3 |
| 42 | W | January 5, 2002 | 3–1 | Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2001–02 2001–02 Ottawa Senators season The 2001–02 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators place third in the Northeast Division, with 94 points. In the playoffs, they upset the Philadelphia Flyers in five games, limiting the Flyers' high-powered offence to just two goals for the franchise's second playoff series win... ) |
24–12–3–3 |
| 43 | L | January 7, 2002 | 3–4 | @ Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2001–02 2001–02 Ottawa Senators season The 2001–02 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators place third in the Northeast Division, with 94 points. In the playoffs, they upset the Philadelphia Flyers in five games, limiting the Flyers' high-powered offence to just two goals for the franchise's second playoff series win... ) |
24–13–3–3 |
| 44 | W | January 8, 2002 | 4–3 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Nashville Predators season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
25–13–3–3 |
| 45 | T | January 11, 2002 | 3–3 OT | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (2001–02 2001–02 Washington Capitals season The 2001–02 Washington Capitals season was the team's twenty-eighth season of play. The team finished second in the Southeast, but ninth-overall in the Eastern Conference to miss the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:... ) |
25–13–4–3 |
| 46 | T | January 12, 2002 | 1–1 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 ... (2001–02 2001–02 Montreal Canadiens season The 2001–02 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 93rd season. After the missing the playoffs in two previous season for the first time, the Canadiens returned to the Stanley Cup conquest... ) |
25–13–5–3 |
| 47 | L | January 15, 2002 | 2–3 | Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... (2001–02 2001–02 Atlanta Thrashers season The 2001–02 Atlanta Thrashers season was the Thrashers's third season of competition. The team did not make the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
25–14–5–3 |
| 48 | L | January 17, 2002 | 2–3 OT | @ Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (2001–02 2001–02 Nashville Predators season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
25–14–5–4 |
| 49 | L | January 19, 2002 | 0–3 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2001–02 2001–02 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2001–02 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 35th season in the National Hockey League .In the off-season, the Flyers re-vamped their lineup by signing Jeremy Roenick and finally trading Eric Lindros to the New York Rangers for Kim Johnsson, Jan Hlavac, Pavel Brendl, and a... ) |
25–15–5–4 |
| 50 | W | January 22, 2002 | 6–1 | @ Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (2001–02 2001–02 Calgary Flames season The 2001–02 Calgary Flames season was the 22nd National Hockey League season in Calgary. It began with wholesale changes, as second year General Manager Craig Button continued to change the look of the team... ) |
26–15–5–4 |
| 51 | L | January 25, 2002 | 1–6 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (2001–02 2001–02 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
26–16–5–4 |
| 52 | L | January 26, 2002 | 1–4 | @ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (2001–02 2001–02 Edmonton Oilers season The 2001–02 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 23rd season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 39–28–12–3 record in 2000–01, earning 93 points, the highest point total the Oilers had achieved since the 1987–88 season, when they earned 99 points... ) |
26–17–5–4 |
| 53 | W | January 29, 2002 | 4–3 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 San Jose Sharks season The 2001–02 San Jose Sharks season was the 11th in franchise history.-NHL Entry Draft:-Regular season:On March 10, 2002 Evgeni Nabokov became the first netminder in NHL history to score a powerplay goal, doing so against the Vancouver Canucks... ) |
27–17–5–4 |
| 54 | W | January 30, 2002 | 6–0 | @ Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... (2001–02 2001–02 Atlanta Thrashers season The 2001–02 Atlanta Thrashers season was the Thrashers's third season of competition. The team did not make the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
28–17–5–4 |
| 55 | W | February 5, 2002 | 3–1 | 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 .... (2001–02 2001–02 Minnesota Wild season The 2001–02 Minnesota Wild season was the Wild' second season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Wild missed the playoffs, finishing last in the Northwest Division.-Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
29–17–5–4 |
| 56 | L | February 7, 2002 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 New York Islanders season The 2001–02 New York Islanders season was the 30th season in the franchise's history. This season saw the Islanders finish in second place in the Atlantic Division with a record of 42 wins, 28 losses, 8 ties, and 4 overtime losses for 96 points... ) |
29–18–5–4 |
| 57 | W | February 9, 2002 | 4–1 | 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 ... (2001–02 2001–02 Montreal Canadiens season The 2001–02 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 93rd season. After the missing the playoffs in two previous season for the first time, the Canadiens returned to the Stanley Cup conquest... ) |
30–18–5–4 |
| 58 | W | February 11, 2002 | 5–4 | Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... (2001–02 2001–02 Atlanta Thrashers season The 2001–02 Atlanta Thrashers season was the Thrashers's third season of competition. The team did not make the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
31–18–5–4 |
| 59 | W | February 26, 2002 | 4–1 | Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (2001–02 2001–02 Carolina Hurricanes season The 2001–02 Carolina Hurricanes season was the franchise's 23rd season in the National Hockey League and 5th as the Hurricanes. They arrives in Stanley cup final, but they lost in 5 games against the Detroit Red Wings-October:... ) |
32–18–5–4 |
| 60 | L | March 1, 2002 | 2–4 | @ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2001–02 2001–02 New Jersey Devils season The 2001–02 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 20th season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils finished 6th in the Eastern Conference and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs... ) |
32–19–5–4 |
| 61 | T | March 2, 2002 | 3–3 OT | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (2001–02 2001–02 Buffalo Sabres season The 2001–02 NHL season was the 32nd season in Buffalo Sabres team history. The Sabres finished in 5th place in the Northeast Division and failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in 6 seasons. On October 7, 2001 the Sabres played the New York Rangers in the first Manhattan's first game... ) |
32–19–6–4 |
| 62 | W | March 4, 2002 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Washington Capitals season The 2001–02 Washington Capitals season was the team's twenty-eighth season of play. The team finished second in the Southeast, but ninth-overall in the Eastern Conference to miss the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:... ) |
33–19–6–4 |
| 63 | L | March 6, 2002 | 2–6 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (2001–02 2001–02 Detroit Red Wings season The 2001–02 Detroit Red Wings season was the 76th National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The Wings scored 116 points, winning the Central Division, their third Presidents' Trophy, and home ice throughout the playoffs... ) |
33–20–6–4 |
| 64 | T | March 9, 2002 | 1–1 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 ... (2001–02 2001–02 Montreal Canadiens season The 2001–02 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 93rd season. After the missing the playoffs in two previous season for the first time, the Canadiens returned to the Stanley Cup conquest... ) |
33–20–7–4 |
| 65 | W | March 10, 2002 | 3–1 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2001–02 2001–02 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2001–02 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 35th season in the National Hockey League .In the off-season, the Flyers re-vamped their lineup by signing Jeremy Roenick and finally trading Eric Lindros to the New York Rangers for Kim Johnsson, Jan Hlavac, Pavel Brendl, and a... ) |
34–20–7–4 |
| 66 | T | March 12, 2002 | 1–1 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2001–02 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 35th season in the National Hockey League .In the off-season, the Flyers re-vamped their lineup by signing Jeremy Roenick and finally trading Eric Lindros to the New York Rangers for Kim Johnsson, Jan Hlavac, Pavel Brendl, and a... ) |
34–20–8–4 |
| 67 | W | March 14, 2002 | 2–1 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (2001–02 2001–02 Boston Bruins season The 2001–02 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins's 78th season of operation. The Bruins qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Montreal Canadiens.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
35–20–8–4 |
| 68 | T | March 16, 2002 | 5–5 OT | Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... (2001–02 2001–02 Dallas Stars season The 2001–02 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' ninth season in Dallas, 35th overall of the franchise. The Stars did not follow up their success from the previous year, only picking up 90 points for 36 wins against 28 losses for 4th place in the division and 10th in the Conference.-Regular... ) |
35–20–9–4 |
| 69 | W | March 19, 2002 | 3–2 OT | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2001–02 2001–02 New York Islanders season The 2001–02 New York Islanders season was the 30th season in the franchise's history. This season saw the Islanders finish in second place in the Atlantic Division with a record of 42 wins, 28 losses, 8 ties, and 4 overtime losses for 96 points... ) |
36–20–9–4 |
| 70 | L | March 21, 2002 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Washington Capitals season The 2001–02 Washington Capitals season was the team's twenty-eighth season of play. The team finished second in the Southeast, but ninth-overall in the Eastern Conference to miss the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:... ) |
36–21–9–4 |
| 71 | W | March 23, 2002 | 2–0 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (2001–02 2001–02 Buffalo Sabres season The 2001–02 NHL season was the 32nd season in Buffalo Sabres team history. The Sabres finished in 5th place in the Northeast Division and failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in 6 seasons. On October 7, 2001 the Sabres played the New York Rangers in the first Manhattan's first game... ) |
37–21–9–4 |
| 72 | L | March 25, 2002 | 1–4 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2001–02 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 35th season in the National Hockey League .In the off-season, the Flyers re-vamped their lineup by signing Jeremy Roenick and finally trading Eric Lindros to the New York Rangers for Kim Johnsson, Jan Hlavac, Pavel Brendl, and a... ) |
37–22–9–4 |
| 73 | W | March 26, 2002 | 7–2 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Tampa Bay Lightning season -Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
38–22–9–4 |
| 74 | L | March 28, 2002 | 4–5 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2001–02 2001–02 New York Islanders season The 2001–02 New York Islanders season was the 30th season in the franchise's history. This season saw the Islanders finish in second place in the Atlantic Division with a record of 42 wins, 28 losses, 8 ties, and 4 overtime losses for 96 points... ) |
38–23–9–4 |
| 75 | L | March 30, 2002 | 1–3 | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2001–02 2001–02 New Jersey Devils season The 2001–02 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 20th season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils finished 6th in the Eastern Conference and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs... ) |
38–24–9–4 |
| 76 | W | April 1, 2002 | 5–4 OT | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (2001–02 2001–02 Detroit Red Wings season The 2001–02 Detroit Red Wings season was the 76th National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The Wings scored 116 points, winning the Central Division, their third Presidents' Trophy, and home ice throughout the playoffs... ) |
39–24–9–4 |
| 77 | L | April 4, 2002 | 2–4 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 New York Rangers season The 2001–02 New York Rangers season was the 76th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished fourth in the Atlantic Division, compiling a 36–38–4–4 record... ) |
39–25–9–4 |
| 78 | T | April 6, 2002 | 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the second consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
39–25–10–4 |
| 79 | W | April 8, 2002 | 4–1 | Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (2001–02 2001–02 Columbus Blue Jackets season The 2001–02 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the Blue Jackets' second season in the NHL, as the team was coming off a 28–39–9–6 record in their expansion season, earning 71 points, and missing the playoffs.-Regular season:... ) |
40–25–10–4 |
| 80 | W | April 10, 2002 | 7–2 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (2001–02 2001–02 New York Rangers season The 2001–02 New York Rangers season was the 76th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished fourth in the Atlantic Division, compiling a 36–38–4–4 record... ) |
41–25–10–4 |
| 81 | W | April 12, 2002 | 5–2 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (2001–02 2001–02 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 2001–02 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 35th year in the National Hockey League. The team played 82 games.-Offseason:On July 11, 2001, the Penguins traded star right winger Jaromir Jagr along with journeyman defenseman Frantisek Kucera to the Washington Capitals. In return, the... ) |
42–25–10–4 |
| 82 | W | April 13, 2002 | 5–2 | @ 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... (2001–02 2001–02 Ottawa Senators season The 2001–02 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators place third in the Northeast Division, with 94 points. In the playoffs, they upset the Philadelphia Flyers in five games, limiting the Flyers' high-powered offence to just two goals for the franchise's second playoff series win... ) |
43–25–10–4 |
- † Hockey Hall of FameHockey Hall of FameThe 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...
Game
Regular season
Scoring| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 41 | 39 | 80 | 94 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 9 | |
| 77 | 24 | 35 | 59 | 92 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 5 | |
| 66 | 24 | 33 | 57 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | |
| 71 | 14 | 38 | 52 | 36 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 3 | |
| 78 | 20 | 31 | 51 | 26 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| 69 | 21 | 27 | 48 | 63 | |||||
| 6 | 2 | 2 | |||||||
| 82 | 13 | 34 | 47 | 26 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| 82 | 17 | 26 | 43 | 129 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 1 | |
| 69 | 10 | 29 | 39 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | |
| 82 | 11 | 23 | 34 | 61 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| 74 | 12 | 21 | 33 | 120 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 74 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 157 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 55 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 26 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 82 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 63 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 51 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| 50 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 54 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 81 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 46 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 21 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 63 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 142 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 23 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 34 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 51 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T/OT | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3065 | 51 | 29 | 17 | 5 | 114 | 2.23 | 4 | 1210 | 1096 | .906 | |
| 1646 | 30 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 75 | 2.73 | 1 | 707 | 632 | .894 | |
| 219 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2.74 | 0 | 110 | 100 | .909 | |
| 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4.50 | 0 | 12 | 9 | .750 | |
| Team: | 4970 | 82 | 43 | 29 | 10 | 202 | 2.44 | 5 | 2039 | 1837 | .901 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 56 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| 20 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| 20 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| 20 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 20 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 17 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 8 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 19 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 19 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 11 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1253 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 48 | 2.30 | 3 | 557 | 509 | .914 | |
| 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1.000 | |
| Team: | 1265 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 48 | 2.28 | 3 | 562 | 514 | .915 |
Transactions
The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 2001–02 season.Trades
| September 30, 2001 | To 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... Shawn Thornton Shawn Thornton Shawn Thornton is a Canadian professional hockey forward for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. He is known to be an enforcer.-Playing career:... |
To 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... Marty Wilford Marty Wilford Marty Wilford is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey defenceman. He was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 6th round of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft.... |
| November 21, 2001 | To 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... Dave Manson Dave Manson -Playing career:Manson played junior hockey with his hometown Prince Albert Raiders in the Western Hockey League. Manson was drafted 11th overall by the Chicago Black Hawks in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft and joined the team a year later. He also played for the Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets/Phoenix... |
To 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... Jyrki Lumme Jyrki Lumme Jyrki Olavi Lumme is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League and SM-liiga. After beginning his career in Finland, playing with Ilves Tampere for three seasons, he moved to North America to join the Montreal Canadiens in 1988... |
| March 1, 2002 | To 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... D.J. Smith Marty Wilford Marty Wilford Marty Wilford is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey defenceman. He was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 6th round of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft.... |
To 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... Marc Moro Marc Moro Marc Moro is a retired Canadian hockey player who was the first captain for the Toronto Maple Leafs AHL affiliate team, the Toronto Marlies. He was drafted in the 2nd Round, 27th overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft.... |
| March 15, 2002 | To 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... 4th round pick in 2003 2003 NHL Entry Draft The 2003 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee on June 21, 2003.Marc-Andre Fleury was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins, only the third goalie in NHL history selected as the first overall draft choice... - Kevin Nastiuk Kevin Nastiuk Kevin Nastiuk is a Ukrainian Canadian ice hockey goaltender, currently playing for Eisbären Berlin of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga in Germany. Nastiuk played junior hockey with the Medicine Hat Tigers from 2001 through 2005 and was drafted in the fourth round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the... |
To 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... Tom Barrasso Tom Barrasso Thomas Patrick Barrasso is a retired American professional ice hockey goaltender who played 18 seasons for the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple Leafs, and St... |
| May 13, 2002 | To 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... Kris Vernarsky Kris Vernarsky Kristopher Todd Vernarsky is an American professional ice hockey player. He was drafted 51st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft from the OHL's Plymouth Whalers. While playing for the Whalers, his right were traded to the Boston Bruins for Ric Jackman... |
To 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... Ric Jackman |
| June 22, 2002 | To 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... 3rd round pick in 2003 2003 NHL Entry Draft The 2003 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee on June 21, 2003.Marc-Andre Fleury was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins, only the third goalie in NHL history selected as the first overall draft choice... - Alexander Sulzer Alexander Sulzer Alexander Sulzer is a German professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
To 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... 3rd round pick in 2002 2002 NHL Entry Draft The 2002 NHL Entry Draft was held June 22–23 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. 291 players were drafted in total: 35 from the OHL; 23 from the QMJHL; 43 from the WHL; 41 from the NCAA; 6 from U.S high schools and 110 from outside North America.... - Dominic D'Amour |
| June 23, 2002 | To 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,... Jeff Farkas Jeff Farkas Jeffrey Thomas Farkas is a retired American professional ice hockey center. He was drafted in the third round, 57th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.... |
To 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... Josh Holden Josh Holden Joshua Derek Adam Holden is a professional ice hockey centre. He was drafted in the first round, 12th overall, by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft... |
| June 25, 2002 | To 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,... 8th round pick in 2003 2003 NHL Entry Draft The 2003 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee on June 21, 2003.Marc-Andre Fleury was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins, only the third goalie in NHL history selected as the first overall draft choice... - Sergei Topol Sergei Topol Sergei Topol is a Russian ice hockey player. He currently plays for Metallurg Novokuznetsk.-Honours:*Russian championship: 2004 -External links:... |
To 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... Ryan Bonni Ryan Bonni Ryan Bonni is a professional ice hockey defenceman who played for SG Pontebba.- Career :A hard-nosed physical defender, Bonni was selected in the 2nd round of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft... |
| June 30, 2002 | To 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... Tie Domi Tie Domi Tahir "Tie" Domi is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. During a sixteen-year NHL career when he was known for his role as an enforcer, he played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers and Winnipeg Jets.... |
To 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... 8th round pick in 2003 2003 NHL Entry Draft The 2003 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee on June 21, 2003.Marc-Andre Fleury was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins, only the third goalie in NHL history selected as the first overall draft choice... - Shaun Landolt |
| June 30, 2002 | To 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... Curtis Joseph Curtis Joseph Curtis Shayne Joseph is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He last played for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League.... |
To 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... 3rd round pick in 2003 2003 NHL Entry Draft The 2003 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee on June 21, 2003.Marc-Andre Fleury was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins, only the third goalie in NHL history selected as the first overall draft choice... - Dan Irmen |
Free agents
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| Player | Former Team |
| Alexander Mogilny Alexander Mogilny Alexander Gennadevitch Mogilny is a former Russian professional ice hockey player, currently the team consultant of the KHL team Amur Khabarovsk. Mogilny was best known for his lightning quick speed and lethal wrist shot in his early years, which led to his career year of 76 goals in the 1992–93... |
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... |
| Anders Eriksson | 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... |
| Paul Healey Paul Healey Paul Healey is a professional ice hockey winger who is currently a free agent. He last played for the Florida Everblades in the ECHL. He has played 77 games in the National Hockey League with the Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, and Colorado Avalanche.-Career... |
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 .... |
| Chris Murray | St. Louis Blues |
| Corey Schwab Corey Schwab Corey Schwab is a former Canadian professional ice hockey goalie. He was drafted in the 10th round, 200th overall in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft by the New Jersey Devils... |
Kansas City Blades Kansas City Blades The Kansas City Blades was a professional ice hockey team in the International Hockey League from 1990–2001 until the demise of the league after the 2000–01 season. The Blades was based in Kansas City, Missouri at Kemper Arena.... (IHL) |
Bryan Berard
Bryan Wallace Berard is a former American professional ice hockey player. He was the first overall pick in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft by the Ottawa Senators. He is most noted for a debilitating eye injury he received early in his career...
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...
Yanic Perreault
Yanic Perreault is a retired professional ice hockey player who played thirteen seasons in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
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 ...
Steve Thomas (ice hockey)
Stephen Antony "Stumpy” Thomas is a retired English-born Canadian ice hockey right winger who played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and Detroit Red Wings...
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...
Draft picks
Toronto'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...
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| Round # | Pick # | Player | Position | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team (League) |
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| 1 | 17 | Carlo Colaiacovo Carlo Colaiacovo Carlo Colaiacovo is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League . Colaiacovo also has an identical twin brother, Paulo Colaiacovo, who is a professional ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:... |
Defence Defenceman (ice hockey) Defence in ice hockey is a player position whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring... |
Canadian | Erie Otters Erie Otters The Erie Otters are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League . Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA, they have played their home games at the Louis J. Tullio Arena since 1996... (Ontario Hockey League Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
Roster
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Defensemen - A Captain (ice hockey) In ice hockey, each team can designate an official captain for each game. The player serving as captain during the game wears a "C" on his or her jersey... |
Wingers - A Captain (ice hockey) In ice hockey, each team can designate an official captain for each game. The player serving as captain during the game wears a "C" on his or her jersey... |
Centres - C Captain (ice hockey) In ice hockey, each team can designate an official captain for each game. The player serving as captain during the game wears a "C" on his or her jersey...
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Miscellaneous
In 2010, they were named the 22nd most hated team in sports history by Sports IllustratedSports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated is an American sports media company owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Its self titled magazine has over 3.5 million subscribers and is read by 23 million adults each week, including over 18 million men. It was the first magazine with circulation over one million to win the...
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