The 2000–01 Colorado Avalanche season was the franchise's 29th

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, 22nd in the

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, and sixth as the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche won their second

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by defeating the defending champion

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4–3 in the

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would be the first and only NHL player to hoist the Stanley Cup prior to the team captain when

Joe Sakic Joseph Steven Sakic (; born July 7, 1969) is a Canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player. He played his entire 21-year National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche franchise. Named captain ...

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

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Off-season

Regular season

*October 14, 2000: In a victory over the expansion

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tied

Terry Sawchuk Terrance Gordon Sawchuk (December 28, 1929 – May 31, 1970) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played 21 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kin ...

for most career wins by a goaltender. *October 17, 2000: In an overtime victory over the

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, Patrick Roy broke

's record for most career wins by a goaltender. *October 20, 2000: A

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was held to honour Patrick Roy's 448th career victory. NHL Commissioner

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presented Roy with a goalie stick dipped in silver. On the stick was engraved the name of every building he ever played in. The names of his children were also on the stick.

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Bill Owens proclaimed October 20 to 26 "Patrick Roy week" in the

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. Jerry Sawchuk, Terry's son, raised Patrick's arm in the air. The Avalanche defeated the Florida Panthers 5-1 in that game. *February 13, 2001: Patrick Roy made his first visit to Montreal since breaking Terry Sawchuk's record for most wins by a goaltender. Roy had won 289 games with the

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, and the Canadiens held a pre-game ceremony for Roy. On that night, the Avalanche defeated the Canadiens in overtime 3-2.Patrick Roy, winning, nothing else, p.457 , by Michel Roy, translated by Charles Phillips, 2008, John Wiley & Sons, Mississauga, ON, *March 24, 2001:

returned to Boston one last time as a player. This was also his first visit to Boston since being traded to the Avalanche. The Bruins fans gave Bourque a standing ovation as the Avalanche defeated the Bruins 4-2. *April 8, 2001: Patrick Roy won his 40th game on the season, marking the first and only time in his career he reached that total in a single season.

All-Star Game

The 51st National Hockey League All-Star Game took place on February 4, 2001, at

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. The final score was North America 14, World 12. The following are

Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche (colloquially known as the Avs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. The Avalanche play thei ...

representatives who took part in the all-star game. Players Goaltenders Coaches/Personnel

Season standings

Playoffs

Schedule and results

Regular season

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Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference, and were founde ...

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Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. They play their home games at Rogers Place, which ...

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Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference, and ...

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Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference, and play their home games at Rogers Arena. Bruce B ...

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Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...

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Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators (commonly referred to as the Preds) are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference, and ha ...

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Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division i ...

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Phoenix Coyotes The Arizona Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Coyotes compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference and currently play at the Mull ...

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( 2000–01) , , 9–2–2–0 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 14, , W, , November 3, 2000, , 5–3 , , style="text-align:left;",

Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes (colloquially known as the Canes) are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference, ...

( 2000–01) , , 10–2–2–0 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 15, , W, , November 7, 2000, , 2–0 , , style="text-align:left;",

Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Wild competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference and play their home games at the Xcel Ener ...

( 2000–01) , , 11–2–2–0 , , , - style="text-align:center;" , 16, , T, , November 9, 2000, , 3–3 OT, , style="text-align:left;",

St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the s ...

( 2000–01) , , 11–2–3–0 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 17, , W, , November 11, 2000, , 3–1 , , style="text-align:left;",

Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Mighty may refer to: * ''Mighty'' (The Planet Smashers album) * ''Mighty'' (Kristene DiMarco album) * ''The Mighty'' (1929 film), a 1929 American action film *''The Mighty'', a 1998 comedy-drama film * ''The Mighty'' (comics), a DC Comics title *Th ...

( 2000–01) , , 12–2–3–0 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 18, , W, , November 13, 2000, , 3–2 OT, , style="text-align:left;",

Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference, and have playe ...

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( 2000–01) , , 14–2–3–0 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 20, , L, , November 16, 2000, , 3–6 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 14–3–3–0 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 21, , L, , November 18, 2000, , 4–6 , , style="text-align:left;", @

Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference and was founded on June 5, 1967, after Jack Kent ...

( 2000–01) , , 14–4–3–0 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 22, , W, , November 22, 2000, , 5–2 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 15–4–3–0 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 23, , W, , November 25, 2000, , 3–2 OT, , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 16–4–3–0 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 24, , W, , November 29, 2000, , 2–1 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 17–4–3–0 , , , - , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 25, , W, , December 1, 2000, , 4–2 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 18–4–3–0 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 26, , W, , December 3, 2000, , 6–3 , , style="text-align:left;", @

New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the New York City borough of Manhattan. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home ...

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( 2000–01) , , 19–5–3–0 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 28, , W, , December 8, 2000, , 2–0 , , style="text-align:left;", @

Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. They play th ...

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( 2000–01) , , 21–5–3–0 , , , - style="text-align:center;" , 30, , T, , December 11, 2000, , 2–2 OT, , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 21–5–4–0 , , , - style="text-align:center;" , 31, , T, , December 13, 2000, , 3–3 OT, , style="text-align:left;",

Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games in Wells ...

( 2000–01) , , 21–5–5–0 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 32, , L, , December 15, 2000, , 3–5 , , style="text-align:left;",

Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...

( 2000–01) , , 21–6–5–0 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 33, , L, , December 19, 2000, , 0–3 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 21–7–5–0 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 34, , W, , December 21, 2000, , 5–2 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 22–7–5–0 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 35, , W, , December 23, 2000, , 3–2 OT, , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 23–7–5–0 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 36, , L, , December 26, 2000, , 2–5 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 23–8–5–0 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 37, , W, , December 27, 2000, , 3–2 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 24–8–5–0 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 38, , W, , December 29, 2000, , 3–1 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 25–8–5–0 , , , - , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 39, , W, , January 2, 2001, , 6–2 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 26–8–5–0 , , , - style="text-align:center;" , 40, , T, , January 4, 2001, , 2–2 OT, , style="text-align:left;",

San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference, and are owned by San Jose Sports & Entertainm ...

( 2000–01) , , 26–8–6–0 , , , - style="text-align:center;" , 41, , T, , January 6, 2001, , 2–2 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 26–8–7–0 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#FF6F6F;" , 42, , OTL, , January 7, 2001, , 3–4 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 26–8–7–1 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 43, , W, , January 10, 2001, , 4–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 27–8–7–1 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 44, , W, , January 12, 2001, , 5–0 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 28–8–7–1 , , , - style="text-align:center;" , 45, , T, , January 14, 2001, , 2–2 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 28–8–8–1 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 46, , W, , January 16, 2001, , 4–1 , , style="text-align:left;",

New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference ( ...

( 2000–01) , , 29–8–8–1 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 47, , W, , January 18, 2001, , 7–3 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 30–8–8–1 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 48, , W, , January 20, 2001, , 2–1 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 31–8–8–1 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 49, , W, , January 21, 2001, , 4–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 32–8–8–1 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 50, , W, , January 26, 2001, , 5–2 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 33–8–8–1 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 51, , W, , January 27, 2001, , 5–1 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 34–8–8–1 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 52, , W, , January 30, 2001, , 3–1 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 35–8–8–1 , , , - , - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 53, , L, , February 1, 2001, , 3–5 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 35–9–8–1 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 54, , L, , February 7, 2001, , 1–3 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 35–10–8–1 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 55, , L, , February 9, 2001, , 3–5 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 35–11–8–1 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#FF6F6F;" , 56, , OTL, , February 10, 2001, , 3–4 OT, , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 35–11–8–2 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 57, , W, , February 13, 2001, , 3–2 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 36–11–8–2 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 58, , L, , February 15, 2001, , 1–4 , , style="text-align:left;", @

Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators (french: Sénateurs d'Ottawa), officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a membe ...

( 2000–01) , , 36–12–8–2 , , , - style="text-align:center;" , 59, , T, , February 17, 2001, , 5–5 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @

Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Div ...

( 2000–01) , , 36–12–9–2 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 60, , W, , February 19, 2001, , 5–1 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 37–12–9–2 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 61, , W, , February 21, 2001, , 8–2 , , style="text-align:left;",

Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team has been in existence since 1924, making t ...

( 2000–01) , , 38–12–9–2 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 62, , W, , February 23, 2001, , 4–1 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 39–12–9–2 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 63, , W, , February 25, 2001, , 5–2 , , style="text-align:left;",

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 seaso ...

( 2000–01) , , 40–12–9–2 , , , - , - style="text-align:center; background:#FF6F6F;" , 64, , OTL, , March 3, 2001, , 2–3 OT, , style="text-align:left;",

Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team was established in 1970, along w ...

( 2000–01) , , 40–12–9–3 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 65, , W, , March 4, 2001, , 5–0 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 41–12–9–3 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 66, , W, , March 6, 2001, , 4–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 42–12–9–3 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 67, , W, , March 8, 2001, , 5–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 43–12–9–3 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#FF6F6F;" , 68, , OTL, , March 10, 2001, , 2–3 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 43–12–9–4 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 69, , W, , March 11, 2001, , 3–2 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 44–12–9–4 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 70, , L, , March 13, 2001, , 3–6 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 44–13–9–4 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 71, , W, , March 17, 2001, , 5–3 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 45–13–9–4 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 72, , W, , March 18, 2001, , 4–3 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 46–13–9–4 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 73, , W, , March 20, 2001, , 4–1 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 47–13–9–4 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 74, , W, , March 22, 2001, , 3–1 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 48–13–9–4 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 75, , W, , March 24, 2001, , 4–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 49–13–9–4 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 76, , L, , March 28, 2001, , 1–4 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 49–14–9–4 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 77, , W, , March 29, 2001, , 1–0 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 50–14–9–4 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 78, , L, , March 31, 2001, , 0–4 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 50–15–9–4 , , , - , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 79, , W, , April 2, 2001, , 5–3 , , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 51–15–9–4 , , , - style="text-align:center;" , 80, , T, , April 4, 2001, , 1–1 OT, , style="text-align:left;",

( 2000–01) , , 51–15–10–4 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 81, , L, , April 7, 2001, , 3–4 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 51–16–10–4 , , , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 82, , W, , April 8, 2001, , 4–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @

( 2000–01) , , 52–16–10–4 , , , - , - , ''Legend'':

Playoffs

, - align="center" bgcolor="#cfc" , 1, , W, , April 12, 2001, , 5–4 , , align="left",

, , Avalanche lead 1–0 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#cfc" , 2, , W, , April 14, 2001, , 2–1 , , align="left", Vancouver Canucks , , Avalanche lead 2–0 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#cfc" , 3, , W, , April 16, 2001, , 4–3 OT , , align="left", @ Vancouver Canucks , , Avalanche lead 3–0 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#cfc" , 4, , W, , April 18, 2001, , 5–1 , , align="left", @ Vancouver Canucks , , Avalanche win 4–0 , , , - , - align="center" bgcolor="#fbb" , 1, , L, , April 26, 2001, , 3–4 OT , , align="left",

, , Kings lead 1–0 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#cfc" , 2, , W, , April 28, 2001, , 2–0 , , align="left", Los Angeles Kings , , Series tied 1–1 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#cfc" , 3, , W, , April 30, 2001, , 4–3 , , align="left", @ Los Angeles Kings , , Avalanche lead 2–1 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#cfc" , 4, , W, , May 2, 2001, , 3–0 , , align="left", @ Los Angeles Kings , , Avalanche lead 3–1 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#fbb" , 5, , L, , May 4, 2001, , 0–1 , , align="left", Los Angeles Kings , , Avalanche lead 3–2 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#fbb" , 6, , L, , May 6, 2001, , 0–1 2OT , , align="left", @ Los Angeles Kings , , Series tied 3–3 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#cfc" , 7, , W, , May 8, 2001, , 5–1 , , align="left", Los Angeles Kings , , Avalanche win 4–3 , , , - , - align="center" bgcolor="#cfc" , 1 , , W, , May 12, 2001 , , 4–1 , , align="left", St. Louis Blues , , Avalanche lead 1–0 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#cfc" , 2 , , W, , May 14, 2001 , , 4–2 , , align="left", St. Louis Blues , , Avalanche lead 2–0 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#fbb" , 3 , , L, , May 16, 2001 , , 3–4 2OT , , align="left", @ St. Louis Blues , , Avalanche lead 2–1 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#cfc" , 4 , , W, , May 18, 2001 , , 4–3 OT , , align="left", @ St. Louis Blues , , Avalanche lead 3–1 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#cfc" , 5 , , W, , May 21, 2001 , , 2–1 OT , , align="left", St. Louis Blues , , Avalanche win 4–1 , , , - , - align="center" bgcolor="#cfc" , 1 , , W, , May 26, 2001 , , 5–0 , , align="left",

, , Avalanche lead 1–0 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#fbb" , 2 , , L, , May 29, 2001 , , 1–2 , , align="left", New Jersey Devils , , Series tied 1–1 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#cfc" , 3 , , W, , May 31, 2001 , , 3–1 , , align="left", @ New Jersey Devils , , Avalanche lead 2–1 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#fbb" , 4 , , L, , June 2, 2001 , , 2–3 , , align="left", @ New Jersey Devils , , Series tied 2–2 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#fbb" , 5 , , L, , June 4, 2001 , , 1–4 , , align="left", New Jersey Devils , , Devils lead 3–2 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#cfc" , 6 , , W, , June 7, 2001 , , 4–0 , , align="left", @ New Jersey Devils , , Series tied 3–3 , , , - align="center" bgcolor="#cfc" , 7 , , W, , June 9, 2001 , , 3–1 , , align="left", New Jersey Devils , , Avalanche win 4–3 , , , - , - , ''Legend'':

Player statistics

Scoring

* ''Position abbreviations: C =

Center Center or centre may refer to: Mathematics *Center (geometry), the middle of an object * Center (algebra), used in various contexts ** Center (group theory) ** Center (ring theory) * Graph center, the set of all vertices of minimum eccentricity ...

; D =

Defense Defense or defence may refer to: Tactical, martial, and political acts or groups * Defense (military), forces primarily intended for warfare * Civil defense, the organizing of civilians to deal with emergencies or enemy attacks * Defense industr ...

; G =

Goaltender In ice hockey, the goaltender (commonly referred to as the goalie) is the player responsible for preventing the hockey puck from entering their team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring. The goaltender mostly plays in or near t ...

; LW =

Left wing Left-wing politics describes the range of political ideologies that support and seek to achieve social equality and egalitarianism, often in opposition to social hierarchy. Left-wing politics typically involve a concern for those in soci ...

; RW =

Right wing Right-wing politics describes the range of political ideologies that view certain social orders and hierarchies as inevitable, natural, normal, or desirable, typically supporting this position on the basis of natural law, economics, authori ...

'' * '' = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Avalanche only.'' * '' = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Avalanche only.''

Goaltending

Awards and records

Awards *

Presidents' Trophy The Presidents' Trophy (french: Trophée des présidents) is an award presented by the National Hockey League (NHL) to the team that finishes with the most points (i.e. best record) during the NHL regular season. If two teams are tied for the mo ...

: , ,

Clarence S. Campbell Bowl The Clarence S. Campbell Bowl, or simply the Campbell Bowl, is a team award presented by the National Hockey League (NHL). Named after Clarence Campbell, who served as president of the NHL from to , it has been awarded for different accomplishme ...

: , , Colorado Avalanche *

Conn Smythe Trophy The Conn Smythe Trophy (french: Trophée Conn Smythe) is awarded annually to the most valuable player (MVP) of his team during the National Hockey League's (NHL) Stanley Cup playoffs. It is named after Conn Smythe, the longtime owner, general man ...

: , ,

, Colorado Avalanche *

Hart Memorial Trophy The Hart Memorial Trophy, originally known as the Hart Trophy, is an annual award for the most valuable player in the National Hockey League (NHL), voted by the members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association. The original trophy was donat ...

: , ,

, Colorado Avalanche *

King Clancy Memorial Trophy The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is a sports award given annually to the National Hockey League (NHL) player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and who has made a significant humanitarian contribution to his community. The ...

: , , Shjon Podein, Colorado Avalanche *

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, formerly known as the Lady Byng Trophy, is presented each year to the National Hockey League "player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of ...

: , , Joe Sakic, Colorado Avalanche *

Lester B. Pearson Award Pearson may refer to: Organizations Education *Lester B. Pearson College, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada *Pearson College (UK), London, owned by Pearson PLC *Lester B. Pearson High School (disambiguation) Companies *Pearson PLC, a UK-based int ...

: , , Joe Sakic, Colorado Avalanche Honors *

, Center, NHL First All-Star Team *

, Defense, NHL First All-Star Team *

Rob Blake Robert Bowlby Blake (born December 10, 1969) is a Canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player. He is the current general manager of the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was originally drafted by the Kin ...

, Defense, NHL Second All-Star Team Franchise records *Most goals in a season:

, 54 (2000–01) *Most game-winning goals in a season: Joe Sakic, 12 (2000–01) *Most wins in a season:

, 40 (2000–01)

Transactions

Trades

The Avalanche have been involved in the following transactions during the 2000–01 season.

Draft picks

Colorado's draft picks at the

2000 NHL Entry Draft The 2000 NHL Entry Draft was the 38th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24 and 25, 2000 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, following the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft on June 23 for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild. This ...

held at the

Pengrowth Saddledome Scotiabank Saddledome is a multi-use indoor arena in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Located in Stampede Park in the southeast end of downtown Calgary, the Saddledome was built in 1983 to replace the Stampede Corral as the home of the Calgary Flames ...

Calgary Calgary ( ) is the largest city in the western Canadian province of Alberta and the largest metro area of the three Prairie Provinces. As of 2021, the city proper had a population of 1,306,784 and a metropolitan population of 1,481,806, makin ...

Alberta Alberta ( ) is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is part of Western Canada and is one of the three prairie provinces. Alberta is bordered by British Columbia to the west, Saskatchewan to the east, the Northwest Ter ...

Notes

References

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:2000-01 Colorado Avalanche Season Stanley Cup championship seasons Presidents' Trophy seasons Western Conference (NHL) championship seasons

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