2001–02 New Jersey Devils season
| 2001–02 New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|
| Division | 3rd Atlantic |
| Conference | 6th Eastern |
| 2001–02 record | 41–28–9–4 |
| Home record | 22–13–4–2 |
| Road record | 19–15–5–2 |
| Goals for | 205 |
| Goals against | 187 |
| Team information | |
| General Manager | Lou Lamoriello |
| Coach |
Larry Robinson (Oct–Jan) Kevin Constantine (Jan–Apr) |
| Captain | Scott Stevens |
| Alternate captains |
Bobby Holik Scott Niedermayer |
| Arena | Continental Airlines Arena |
| Average attendance | 15,925 |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Patrik Elias (29) |
| Assists | Brian Rafalski (40) |
| Points | Patrik Elias (61) |
| Penalties in minutes | Colin White (133) |
| Plus/minus | Sergei Brylin (+21) |
| Wins | Martin Brodeur (38) |
| Goals against average | John Vanbiesbrouck (2.00) |
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 sixth in the Eastern Conference and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Fifty-one games in to the season, Head Coach Larry Robinson was fired and Kevin Constantine was named their head coach for their final 31 games. On April 13, 2002, the Devils clinched a sixth-place Conference finish and a third-place Division finish.
The Devils had the fewest power-play opportunities during the regular season, with just 261, and they tied the Washington Capitals for the fewest short-handed goals scored, with just two. However, the Devils were also the most disciplined team during the regular season, finishing with an NHL-low 265 power-play opportunities against.
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 series opened in Raleigh. Carolina won Games 1 and 2, 2–1 – Game 1 in regulation and Game 2 in overtime. Games 3 and 4 were at the Meadowlands. The Devils won Game 3, 4–0, and Game 4, 3–1. Game 5 was back in Raleigh, where the Hurricanes won 3–2 in overtime. Game 6 shifted back to the Meadowlands, where Carolina prevailed 1–0 and clinched the series victory, 4–2.
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average
The Devils' draft picks at the 2001 NHL Entry Draft at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida.
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