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2001-2002
2001-2002 Season
Detroit Red Wings finished first in the 2001-02 NHL standings with 116 points. Boston Bruins (101 points) and Toronto Maple Leafs (100 points) followed.
2001-2002 NHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Detroit Red Wings | 82 | 51 | 10 | 17 | - | 4 | 251 | 187 | 64 | 116 | 1.41 | Champion |
| 2. | Boston Bruins | 82 | 43 | 6 | 24 | - | 9 | 236 | 201 | 35 | 101 | 1.23 | Conference QF loss |
| 3. | Toronto Maple Leafs | 82 | 43 | 10 | 25 | - | 4 | 249 | 207 | 42 | 100 | 1.22 | Conference Final loss |
| 4. | Colorado Avalanche | 82 | 45 | 8 | 28 | - | 1 | 212 | 169 | 43 | 99 | 1.21 | Conference Final loss |
| 5. | San Jose Sharks | 82 | 44 | 8 | 27 | - | 3 | 248 | 199 | 49 | 99 | 1.21 | Conference SF loss |
| 6. | St. Louis Blues | 82 | 43 | 8 | 27 | - | 4 | 227 | 188 | 39 | 98 | 1.20 | Conference SF loss |
| 7. | Philadelphia Flyers | 82 | 42 | 10 | 27 | - | 3 | 234 | 192 | 42 | 97 | 1.18 | Conference QF loss |
| 8. | New York Islanders | 82 | 42 | 8 | 28 | - | 4 | 239 | 220 | 19 | 96 | 1.17 | Conference QF loss |
| 9. | Chicago Blackhawks | 82 | 41 | 13 | 27 | - | 1 | 216 | 207 | 9 | 96 | 1.17 | Conference QF loss |
| 10. | New Jersey Devils | 82 | 41 | 9 | 28 | - | 4 | 205 | 187 | 18 | 95 | 1.16 | Conference QF loss |
| 11. | Phoenix Coyotes | 82 | 40 | 9 | 27 | - | 6 | 228 | 210 | 18 | 95 | 1.16 | Conference QF loss |
| 12. | Los Angeles Kings | 82 | 40 | 11 | 27 | - | 4 | 214 | 190 | 24 | 95 | 1.16 | Conference QF loss |
| 13. | Vancouver Canucks | 82 | 42 | 7 | 30 | - | 3 | 254 | 211 | 43 | 94 | 1.15 | Conference QF loss |
| 14. | Ottawa Senators | 82 | 39 | 9 | 27 | - | 7 | 243 | 208 | 35 | 94 | 1.15 | Conference SF loss |
| 15. | Edmonton Oilers | 82 | 38 | 12 | 28 | - | 4 | 205 | 182 | 23 | 92 | 1.12 | Did not make playoffs |
| 16. | Carolina Hurricanes | 82 | 35 | 16 | 26 | - | 5 | 217 | 217 | 0 | 91 | 1.11 | Final loss |
| 17. | Dallas Stars | 82 | 36 | 13 | 28 | - | 5 | 215 | 213 | 2 | 90 | 1.10 | Did not make playoffs |
| 18. | Montréal Canadiens | 82 | 36 | 12 | 31 | - | 3 | 207 | 209 | -2 | 87 | 1.06 | Conference SF loss |
| 19. | Washington Capitals | 82 | 36 | 11 | 33 | - | 2 | 228 | 240 | -12 | 85 | 1.04 | Did not make playoffs |
| 20. | Buffalo Sabres | 82 | 35 | 11 | 35 | - | 1 | 213 | 200 | 13 | 82 | 1.00 | Did not make playoffs |
| 21. | New York Rangers | 82 | 36 | 4 | 38 | - | 4 | 227 | 258 | -31 | 80 | 0.98 | Did not make playoffs |
| 22. | Calgary Flames | 82 | 32 | 12 | 35 | - | 3 | 201 | 220 | -19 | 79 | 0.96 | Did not make playoffs |
| 23. | Minnesota Wild | 82 | 26 | 12 | 35 | - | 9 | 195 | 238 | -43 | 73 | 0.89 | Did not make playoffs |
| 24. | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | 82 | 29 | 8 | 42 | - | 3 | 175 | 198 | -23 | 69 | 0.84 | Did not make playoffs |
| 25. | Nashville Predators | 82 | 28 | 13 | 41 | - | 0 | 196 | 230 | -34 | 69 | 0.84 | Did not make playoffs |
| 26. | Pittsburgh Penguins | 82 | 28 | 8 | 41 | - | 5 | 198 | 249 | -51 | 69 | 0.84 | Did not make playoffs |
| 27. | Tampa Bay Lightning | 82 | 27 | 11 | 40 | - | 4 | 178 | 219 | -41 | 69 | 0.84 | Did not make playoffs |
| 28. | Florida Panthers | 82 | 22 | 10 | 44 | - | 6 | 180 | 250 | -70 | 60 | 0.73 | Did not make playoffs |
| 29. | Columbus Blue Jackets | 82 | 22 | 8 | 47 | - | 5 | 164 | 255 | -91 | 57 | 0.70 | Did not make playoffs |
| 30. | Atlanta Thrashers | 82 | 19 | 11 | 47 | - | 5 | 187 | 288 | -101 | 54 | 0.66 | Did not make playoffs |
2001-2002 NHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jarome Iginla (F) | 82 | 52 | 44 | 96 | 77 |
| 2. |  Markus Näslund (F) | 81 | 40 | 50 | 90 | 50 |
| 3. | Todd Bertuzzi (F) | 72 | 36 | 49 | 85 | 110 |
| 4. | Mats Sundin (F) | 82 | 41 | 39 | 80 | 94 |
| 5. |  Jaromír Jágr (F) | 69 | 31 | 48 | 79 | 30 |
2001-2002 NHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | José Théodore (G) | 67 | 2.11 | .931 |
| 2. |  David Aebischer (G) | 21 | 1.88 | .931 |
| 3. |  Jussi Markkanen (G) | 14 | 1.88 | .929 |
| 4. | Patrick Roy (G) | 63 | 1.94 | .925 |
| 5. | Jamie Storr (G) | 19 | 1.90 | .922 |
NHL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
2001-2002 NHL Demographics
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NHL Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2026 09:00 PM UTC |  Carolina Hurricanes |  Florida Panthers | - |
| 06/15/2026 12:00 AM UTC |  Vegas Golden Knights | Carolina Hurricanes | 0 - 3 |
| 06/12/2026 12:00 AM UTC | Carolina Hurricanes | Vegas Golden Knights | 4 - 2 |
| 06/10/2026 12:00 AM UTC | Vegas Golden Knights | Carolina Hurricanes | 3 - 5 |
| 06/07/2026 12:00 AM UTC | Vegas Golden Knights | Carolina Hurricanes | 5 - 4 (OT 65:38) |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
NHL Team Comparison (Averages)
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Justin Bailey (F) | 2026-2027 | Barys Astana | KHL | 7 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 4 |
| 2. |  Nikolai Goldobin (F) | 2026-2027 | SKA St. Petersburg | KHL | 6 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 0 |
| 3. | Andrej Sustr (D) | 2026-2027 | Jukurit | Liiga | 7 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 4 |
| 4. |  Patrick Russell (F) | 2026-2027 | Kölner Haie | Champions HL | 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 6 |
| 5. | Jack Rodewald (F) | 2026-2027 | Salavat Yulaev Ufa | KHL | 7 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| 6. | Garrett Pilon (F) | 2026-2027 | Barys Astana | KHL | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| 7. | Alexander Radulov (F) | 2026-2027 | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl | KHL | 8 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 2 |
| 8. | Filip Zadina (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Davos | Champions HL | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 9. | Sheldon Rempal (F) | 2026-2027 | Salavat Yulaev Ufa | KHL | 7 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| 10. | Kirill Semyonov (F) | 2026-2027 | Ak Bars Kazan | KHL | 8 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
Regular Season
NHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1487 | 894 | 1963 | 2857 |
| 2. | Jaromír Jágr (F) | 1733 | 766 | 1155 | 1921 |
| 3. | Mark Messier (F) | 1756 | 694 | 1193 | 1887 |
| 4. | Gordie Howe (F) | 1767 | 801 | 1049 | 1850 |
| 5. | Ron Francis (F) | 1731 | 549 | 1249 | 1798 |
NHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Alexander Ovechkin (F) | 1573 | 929 | 758 | 1687 |
| 2. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1487 | 894 | 1963 | 2857 |
| 3. | Gordie Howe (F) | 1767 | 801 | 1049 | 1850 |
| 4. | Jaromír Jágr (F) | 1733 | 766 | 1155 | 1921 |
| 5. | Brett Hull (F) | 1269 | 741 | 650 | 1391 |
NHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1487 | 894 | 1963 | 2857 |
| 2. | Ron Francis (F) | 1731 | 549 | 1249 | 1798 |
| 3. | Mark Messier (F) | 1756 | 694 | 1193 | 1887 |
| 4. | Raymond Bourque (D) | 1612 | 410 | 1169 | 1579 |
| 5. | Jaromír Jágr (F) | 1733 | 766 | 1155 | 1921 |
NHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tiger Williams (F) | 962 | 241 | 513 | 3966 |
| 2. | Dale Hunter (F) | 1409 | 323 | 1020 | 3565 |
| 3. | Tie Domi (F) | 1020 | 104 | 245 | 3515 |
| 4. | Marty McSorley (D) | 961 | 108 | 359 | 3381 |
| 5. | Bob Probert (F) | 935 | 163 | 384 | 3300 |
NHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Patrick Marleau (F) | 1779 | 566 | 631 | 1197 |
| 2. | Gordie Howe (F) | 1767 | 801 | 1049 | 1850 |
| 3. | Mark Messier (F) | 1756 | 694 | 1193 | 1887 |
| 4. | Jaromír Jágr (F) | 1733 | 766 | 1155 | 1921 |
| 5. | Ron Francis (F) | 1731 | 549 | 1249 | 1798 |
NHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Oliver Bonk (D) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2.00 |
| 2. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1487 | 894 | 2857 | 1.92 |
| 3. | Mario Lemieux (F) | 915 | 690 | 1723 | 1.88 |
| 4. | Newsy Lalonde (F) | 99 | 124 | 166 | 1.68 |
| 5. | Connor McDavid (F) | 794 | 409 | 1220 | 1.54 |
NHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1985-1986 | 80 | 52 | 215 |
| 2. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1981-1982 | 80 | 92 | 212 |
| 3. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1984-1985 | 80 | 73 | 208 |
| 4. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1983-1984 | 74 | 87 | 205 |
| 5. | Mario Lemieux (F) | 1988-1989 | 76 | 85 | 199 |
NHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1981-1982 | 80 | 92 | 212 |
| 2. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1983-1984 | 74 | 87 | 205 |
| 3. | Brett Hull (F) | 1990-1991 | 78 | 86 | 131 |
| 4. | Mario Lemieux (F) | 1988-1989 | 76 | 85 | 199 |
| 5. | Phil Esposito (F) | 1970-1971 | 78 | 76 | 152 |
NHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1985-1986 | 80 | 163 | 215 |
| 2. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1984-1985 | 80 | 135 | 208 |
| 3. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1982-1983 | 80 | 125 | 196 |
| 4. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1990-1991 | 78 | 122 | 163 |
| 5. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1986-1987 | 79 | 121 | 183 |
NHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dave Schultz (F) | 1974-1975 | 76 | 26 | 472 |
| 2. | Paul Baxter (D) | 1981-1982 | 76 | 43 | 409 |
| 3. | Mike Peluso (F) | 1991-1992 | 63 | 9 | 408 |
| 4. | Dave Schultz (F) | 1977-1978 | 74 | 36 | 405 |
| 5. | Marty McSorley (D) | 1992-1993 | 81 | 41 | 399 |
List of NHL Champions
NHL Awards
- NHA Stanley Cup Champion
- NHL All-Rookie Team
- NHL All-Star Game
- NHL Best Defenseman (Norris Trophy)
- NHL Best Defenseman (Norris Trophy) Finalist
- NHL Best GAA
- NHL Best Goalie (Vezina Trophy)
- NHL Best Goalie (Vezina Trophy) Finalist
- NHL Best Plus/Minus
- NHL Best SVS%
- NHL Coach of the Year (Jack Adams Award)
- NHL Contribution to U.S. Hockey (Lester Patrick Trophy)
- NHL First All-Star Team
- NHL Foundation Player Award
- NHL General Manager of the Year
- NHL Gentleman Conduct (Lady Byng Trophy)
- NHL Gentleman Conduct (Lady Byng Trophy) Finalist
- NHL Leadership-Humanitarian Award (King Clancy Trophy)
- NHL Lowest GA (Jennings Trophy)
- NHL Mark Messier Leadership Award
- NHL Most Assists
- NHL Most Assists by Defenseman
- NHL Most Assists by Rookie
- NHL Most Goals (Maurice Richard Trophy)
- NHL Most Goals by Defenseman
- NHL Most Goals by Rookie
- NHL Most Penalized Player
- NHL Most Points (Art Ross Trophy)
- NHL Most Points by Defenseman
- NHL Most Points by Rookie
- NHL Most Valuable Player (Hart Trophy)
- NHL Most Valuable Player (Hart Trophy) Finalist
- NHL MVP Selected by NHLPA (Ted Lindsay Award)
- NHL Playoffs Most Assists
- NHL Playoffs Most Goals
- NHL Playoffs Most Points
- NHL Playoffs Most Points by Defenseman
- NHL Rookie of the Month
- NHL Rookie of the Year (Calder Trophy)
- NHL Rookie of the Year (Calder Trophy) Finalist
- NHL Second All-Star Team
- NHL Sportsmanship Award (Bill Masterton Trophy)
- NHL Sportsmanship Award (Bill Masterton Trophy) Finalist
- NHL Stanley Cup Champion
- NHL Stanley Cup Clinching Goal
- NHL Stanley Cup MVP (Conn Smythe Trophy)
- NHL Top Defensive Forward (Frank J. Selke Trophy)
- NHL Top Defensive Forward (Selke Trophy) Finalist
- NHL YoungStars Roster