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2000–01 Washington Capitals Season
The 2000–01 Washington Capitals season was the Washington Capitals 27th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results Regular season , - , 1, , October 6, 2000, , 1–4 , , align="left", Los Angeles Kings ( 2000–01) , , 0–1–0–0 , , , - , 2, , October 7, 2000, , 3–3 OT, , align="left", @ Carolina Hurricanes ( 2000–01) , , 0–1–1–0 , , , - , 3, , October 11, 2000, , 3–3 OT, , align="left", @ Atlanta Thrashers ( 2000–01) , , 0–1–2–0 , , , - , 4, , October 13, 2000, , 1–3 , , align="left", @ Nashville Predators ( 2000–01) , , 0–2–2–0 , , , - , 5, , October 14, 2000, , 0–3 , , align="left", @ Dallas Stars ( 2000–01) , , 0–3–2–0 , , , - , 6, , October 17, 2000, , 3–4 OT, , align="left", Colorado Avalanche ( 2000–01) , , 0–3–2–1 , , , - , 7, , October 19, 2000, , 5–2 , , align="left", New Jersey Devils ( 2000–01) , , 1– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastern Conference (NHL)
The Eastern Conference () is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League (NHL) used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. History Originally named the Prince of Wales Conference (or Wales Conference for short), it was created in 1974–75 NHL season, 1974 when the NHL realigned its teams into two conferences and four divisions. Because the new conferences and divisions had little to do with North American geography, geographical references were removed. The Prince of Wales Trophy dates back to 1925, when it was donated to the League by the Prince of Wales, who later became Edward VIII, King Edward VIII and then the Duke of Windsor. It was originally given to the NHL's playoff champion. (Until 1926, the Stanley Cup was presented to the winner of a post-season playoff between the NHL and Western Canada Hockey League, Western Hockey League champions.) Since 1926–27 NHL season, 1926–27, the Stanley Cup has gone to the NHL' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League (NHL; , ''LNH'') is a professional ice hockey league in North America composed of 32 teams25 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The NHL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier professional ice hockey league in the world. The Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, is awarded annually to the Stanley Cup playoffs, league playoff champion at the end of each season. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) views the Stanley Cup as one of the "most important championships available to the sport". The NHL is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan. The National Hockey League was organized at the Windsor Hotel (Montreal), Windsor Hotel in Montreal on November 26, 1917, after the suspension of operations of its predecessor organization, the National Hockey Association (NHA), which had been founded in 1909 at Renfrew, Ontario. The NHL immediately took the NHA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club was founded as the Kansas City Scouts in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1974–75 NHL season, 1974. The Scouts moved to Denver in 1976–77 NHL season, 1976 and became the Colorado Rockies (NHL), Colorado Rockies. In 1982–83 NHL season, 1982, they moved to East Rutherford, New Jersey, and took their current name, which is derived from the legendary Jersey Devil creature. For their first 25 seasons in New Jersey, the Devils were based at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford and played their home games at Brendan Byrne Arena (later renamed Continental Airlines Arena). Before the 2007–08 NHL season, 2007–08 season, the team moved to Prudential Center in Newark. The Devils are owned and managed by Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000–01 Colorado Avalanche Season
The 2000–01 Colorado Avalanche season was the franchise's List of Colorado Avalanche seasons, 29th season, 22nd in the National Hockey League, and sixth as the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche won their second Stanley Cup by defeating the defending champion New Jersey Devils 4–3 in the 2001 Stanley Cup Finals, Finals. Ray Bourque would be the first and only NHL player to hoist the Stanley Cup prior to the team captain when Joe Sakic handed it to him out of respect for the future Hall of Famer in what proved to be his final game. This would be the last Stanley Cup title for the Avalanche until 2022 Stanley Cup Finals, 2022. Off-season Regular season *October 14, 2000: In a victory over the expansion Columbus Blue Jackets, Patrick Roy tied Terry Sawchuk for most career wins by a goaltender. *October 17, 2000: In an overtime victory over the Washington Capitals, Patrick Roy broke Terry Sawchuk's record for most career wins by a goaltender. *October 20, 2000: A pre-game cere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche (colloquially known as the Avs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. The Avalanche compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The team plays its home games at Ball Arena, which it shares with the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Denver Nuggets and Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). Founded in 1972 as the Quebec Nordiques, the team was one of the charter franchises of the World Hockey Association (WHA). The franchise joined the NHL in 1979 as a result of the NHL–WHA merger. Following the 1994–95 NHL season, 1994–95 season, they were sold to the COMSAT Entertainment Group and moved to Denver. During their first season in Denver, the Avalanche won the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division and went on to sweep the Florida Panthers in the 1996 Stanley Cup Finals. The 1996 Avalanche became the fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000–01 Dallas Stars Season
The 2000–01 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' eighth season as the Dallas Stars and 34th overall of the franchise. The Stars qualified for the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. They beat the Oilers in six games in the Western Conference quarterfinals but they were upset in the ensuing round by the St. Louis Blues, being swept with losses of 4–2, 2–1, 3–2 (in double overtime), and 4–1. Offseason Regular season Final standings Playoffs Schedule and results Regular season , - , 1, , October 4, 2000, , 2–2 OT, , align="left", Colorado Avalanche ( 2000–01) , , 0–0–1–0 , , , - , 2, , October 7, 2000, , 1–3 , , align="left", @ Ottawa Senators ( 2000–01) , , 0–1–1–0 , , , - , 3, , October 9, 2000, , 3–1 , , align="left", @ Toronto Maple Leafs ( 2000–01) , , 1–1–1–0 , , , - , 4, , October 10, 2000, , 2–5 , , align="left", @ Carolina Hurricanes ( 2000–01) , , 1–2–1–0 , , , - , 5, , October 12, 2000, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas. The Stars compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The Stars played in Reunion Arena in downtown Dallas from 1993 to 2001, when they moved into the American Airlines Center in Dallas's nearby Victory Park, Dallas, Victory Park neighborhood, an arena they share with the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Stars were founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. Before the 1978–79 NHL season, the team merged with the Cleveland Barons (NHL), Cleveland Barons after the league granted them permission due to each team's respective financial struggles. The franchise relocated to Dallas for the 1993–94 NHL season and was renamed the Dallas Stars. The Stars have won nine division titles in Dallas, two Presidents' Troph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000–01 Nashville Predators Season
The 2000–01 Nashville Predators season was the Nashville Predators' third season in the National Hockey League (NHL). For the third straight year, the Predators missed the playoffs. Off-season Regular season On December 23, David Legwand scored the first penalty shot overtime goal in NHL history to defeat the New York Rangers 3–2. Final standings Schedule and results , - , 1, , October 7, 2000, , 3–1 , , align="left", @ Pittsburgh Penguins ( 2000–01) , , 1–0–0–0 , , , - , 2, , October 8, 2000, , 1–3 , , align="left", Pittsburgh Penguins ( 2000–01) , , 1–1–0–0 , , , - , 3, , October 13, 2000, , 3–1 , , align="left", Washington Capitals ( 2000–01) , , 2–1–0–0 , , , - , 4, , October 14, 2000, , 2–1 , , align="left", Carolina Hurricanes ( 2000–01) , , 3–1–0–0 , , , - , 5, , October 17, 2000, , 1–1 OT, , align="left", Los Angeles Kings ( 2000–01) , , 3–1–1–0 , , , - , 6, , October 19, 2000, , 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators (colloquially referred to as the Preds) are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. The Predators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The team has played its home games at Bridgestone Arena since 1998. Their television broadcasting rights are held by Bally Sports South, and the Nashville Predators Radio Network flagship station is WPRT-FM. The Predators are currently affiliated with two minor league teams: the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League (AHL), and the Atlanta Gladiators of the ECHL. The club was founded in 1997, when the NHL granted an expansion franchise to Craig Leipold, with the team beginning play in the 1998–99 NHL season, 1998–99 season. After five seasons, the Predators qualified for their first Stanley Cup playoffs during the 2003–04 NHL season, 2003–04 season. In 2008, ownership ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000–01 Atlanta Thrashers Season
The 2000–01 Atlanta Thrashers season was the team's second season of competition in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Thrashers finished fourth in the Southeast Division and failed to qualify for the playoffs for the second consecutive season. Offseason Steve Staios was named team captain on October 6. Regular season The Thrashers struggled on the penalty kill during the regular season, allowing a league-high 90 power-play goals, and finishing 30th overall in penalty-kill percentage, at 77.94%. Final standings Schedule and results , - , 1, , October 7, 2000, , 1–2 , , align="left", New York Rangers ( 2000–01) , , 0–1–0–0 , , , - , 2, , October 11, 2000, , 3–3 OT, , align="left", Washington Capitals ( 2000–01) , , 0–1–1–0 , , , - , 3, , October 15, 2000, , 2–5 , , align="left", @ Tampa Bay Lightning ( 2000–01) , , 0–2–1–0 , , , - , 4, , October 17, 2000, , 3–3 OT, , align="left", New Jersey Devils ( 2000–01) , , 0– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atlanta Thrashers
The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League (NHL) on June 25, 1997, and became the League's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season, 1999–2000 season. They were members of the Southeast Division (NHL), Southeast Division of the NHL's Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference, and played their home games at what is now known as Philips Arena, State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta. Despite several high-level draft picks and some high-profile player acquisitions, including two first-overall selections, the Thrashers were futile for the majority of their existence. They qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs only once, after winning the Southeast Division in the 2006–07 NHL season, 2006–07 season, but were swept in the 2007 Stanley Cup playoffs, first round by the New York Rangers. In May 2011, the Thrashers were sold to Canada, Canadian-based ownership group T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000–01 Carolina Hurricanes Season
The 2000–01 Carolina Hurricanes season was the franchise's 22nd season in the National Hockey League and fourth as the Hurricanes. Offseason Regular season The Hurricanes allowed the most short-handed goals during the regular season, with 16. Final standings Schedule and results Regular season , - , 1, , October 7, 2000, , 3–3 OT, , align="left", Washington Capitals ( 2000–01) , , 0–0–1–0 , , 18,337 , , , - , 2, , October 10, 2000, , 5–2 , , align="left", Dallas Stars ( 2000–01) , , 1–0–1–0 , , 11,673 , , , - , 3, , October 13, 2000, , 2–2 OT, , align="left", @ Florida Panthers ( 2000–01) , , 1–0–2–0 , , 13,764 , , , - , 4, , October 14, 2000, , 1–2 , , align="left", @ Nashville Predators ( 2000–01) , , 1–1–2–0 , , 16,507 , , , - , 5, , October 18, 2000, , 3–2 , , align="left", @ Pittsburgh Penguins ( 2000–01) , , 2–1–2–0 , , 14,035 , , , - , 6, , October 21, 2000, , 2–5 , , align="l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
