2001–02 Buffalo Sabres season
| 2001–02 Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|
| Division | 5th Northeast |
| Conference | 10th Eastern |
| 2001–02 record | 35–35–11 |
| Team information | |
| General Manager | Darcy Regier |
| Coach | Lindy Ruff |
| Captain | Stu Barnes |
| Arena | HSBC Arena |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Miroslav Satan (37) |
| Assists | Miroslav Satan (36) |
| Points | Miroslav Satan (73) |
| Penalties in minutes | Rob Ray (200) |
| Wins | Martin Biron (31) |
| Goals against average | Martin Biron (2.22) |
The 2001-02 Buffalo Sabres season was the 32nd for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on May 22, 1970. 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 pro sports game played in Manhattan after the September 11 attacks. In the game both teams wore special one time jerseys with "New York" written diagonally on the front of the jersey. The jerseys were later auctioned off to raise money for the 9/11 victims fund. The Sabres lost the game 5-4 in overtime.
The Sabres traded both of their stars, Mike Peca, their former captain and Dominik Hasek in the offseason. Peca was sent to the Islanders for Tim Connolly and Taylor Pyatt. Forward Stu Barnes, was named team captain.
Note: CR = Conference rank; GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; OTL = Overtime loss; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points
Bolded teams qualified for the playoffs.
Divisions: AT – Atlantic, NE – Northeast, SE – Southeast
Z- Clinched Conference; Y- Clinched Division; X- Clinched Playoff spot
The Buffalo Sabres finished in 5th place in the Northeast Division and failed to qualify for the playoffs.
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