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The 2000–01
Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets (often simply referred to as the Jackets) are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern C ...
season was the Blue Jackets' first season in the
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(NHL) after the city of
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, was awarded an expansion team in 1997. The Blue Jackets finished 13th in the Conference and fifth in the Division. Thus, they were unable to qualify for the 2001 Stanley Cup playoffs.


Off-season

The team would be named the Blue Jackets, as it was chosen to celebrate "patriotism, pride and the rich
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history in the state of Ohio and the city of Columbus". The Jackets would join the Central Division in the Western Conference. The club would name
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as general manager. MacLean had previously been the head coach of the
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, leading the team to the
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Finals in
1996 1996 was designated as: * International Year for the Eradication of Poverty Events January * January 8 – A Zairean cargo plane crashes into a crowded market in the center of the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo ...
. MacLean hired Dave King as the head coach of the Jackets. King had previously been the head coach of the
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from 1992 to 1995, and was an assistant on the
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
from 1997 to 1999. On June 23, 2000, the Blue Jackets and their expansion cousins, the
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, participated in the 2000 NHL expansion draft in
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. Columbus selected goaltender
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with their first pick. The following day on June 24, Columbus would participate in the 2000 NHL entry draft, and selected Rostislav Klesla with the fourth overall pick. Defenseman Lyle Odelein was named the team’s first captain.


Regular season

On October 7, 2000, Columbus would play in their first game ever, losing 5–3 to the
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at
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. Bruce Gardiner scored the first goal in franchise history. On October 14, the Blue Jackets became part of hockey history. In a loss against the
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, goaltender
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tied
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for most career wins by a goaltender. The Blue Jackets would win their first ever game on October 12, defeating the
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3–2 at the
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. Columbus would win its first home game on October 27, defeating the visiting
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3–1. The Blue Jackets, like most expansion teams, would struggle throughout the season, and would finish the year 11 games under .500, with a 28–39–9–6 record, earning 71 points, 19 points behind the
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for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
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would lead the Jackets with 30 goals and 56 points, while
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would lead Columbus with 44 assists. Steve Heinze was having a solid season, scoring 22 goals and 42 points, before being dealt to the
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at the trade deadline. Jamie Heward led the blue line, scoring 11 goals and 27 points, while Deron Quint would score 7 goals and 23 points. Tyler Wright led the club with 140 penalty minutes.
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would get the majority of action in the Blue Jackets net, playing in 53 games, and tying a career high with 22 wins. Tugnutt would record a 2.44
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(GAA), .917 save percentage and four shutouts.
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backed up Tugnutt, winning six games and recording a 3.25 GAA.


Season standings


Schedule and results

, - , 1 , , October 7 , ,
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 (N ...
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Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
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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. The ...
, , 1–2–0–0 , , 2 , , , - , 4 , , October 14 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 1–3 , ,
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 Con ...
, , 1–3–0–0 , , 2 , , , - , 5 , , October 15 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 1–2 , ,
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 (N ...
, , 1–4–0–0 , , 2 , , , - , 6 , , October 18 , ,
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 Con ...
, , 5–1 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 1–5–0–0 , , 2 , , , - , 7 , , October 21 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 2–5 , ,
Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
, , 1–6–0–0 , , 2 , , , - , 8 , , October 22 , ,
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 ...
, , 2–1 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 1–6–0–1 , , 3 , , , - , 9 , , October 25 , ,
San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. The Sharks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Con ...
, , 3–1 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 1–7–0–1 , , 3 , , , - , 10 , , October 27 , ,
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
, , 1–3 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 2–7–0–1 , , 5 , , , - , 11 , , October 28 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 1–4 , ,
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 ...
, , 2–8–0–1 , , 5 , , , - , 12 , , October 31 , ,
Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
, , 1–4 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 3–8–0–1 , , 7 , , , - , - , 13 , , November 1 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 0–4 , ,
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 ...
, , 3–9–0–1 , , 7 , , , - , 14 , , November 4 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 2–2 , ,
Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators (), officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa. The Senators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Di ...
, , 3–9–1–1 , , 8 , , , - , 15 , , November 5 , ,
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 (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
, , 4–2 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 3–10–1–1 , , 8 , , , - , 16 , , November 9 , ,
San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. The Sharks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Con ...
, , 2–5 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 4–10–1–1 , , 10 , , , - , 17 , , November 11 , ,
Phoenix Coyotes The Arizona Coyotes are an inactive professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. They competed in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division (1996–1998, 2021–2024) and ...
, , 1–2 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 5–10–1–1 , , 12 , , , - , 18 , , November 14 , ,
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 ...
, , 2–3 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 6–10–1–1 , , 14 , , , - , 19 , , November 16 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 5–1 , ,
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 Divisio ...
, , 7–10–1–1 , , 16 , , , - , 20 , , November 17 , ,
Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. The Panthers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team initially played it ...
, , 3–0 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 7–11–1–1 , , 16 , , , - , 21 , , November 19 , ,
Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
, , 6–1 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 7–12–1–1 , , 16 , , , - , 22 , , November 21 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 2–5 , ,
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 Con ...
, , 7–13–1–1 , , 16 , , , - , 23 , , November 24 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 0–3 , ,
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 ...
, , 7–14–1–1 , , 16 , , , - , 24 , , November 25 , ,
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 ...
, , 4–2 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 7–15–1–1 , , 16 , , , - , 25 , , November 29 , ,
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 (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
, , 4–3 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 7–16–1–1 , , 16 , , , - , - , 26 , , December 2 , ,
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 sea ...
, , 2–1 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 7–17–1–1 , , 16 , , , - , 27 , , December 3 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 0–5 , ,
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 (N ...
, , 7–18–1–1 , , 16 , , , - , 28 , , December 6 , ,
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Mighty may refer to: Businesses *Mighty Audio, an American company known for its product ''Mighty'', a portable audio player *Mighty Animation, an animation studio based in Guadalajara, Mexico Films *''The Mighty'', a 1998 comedy–drama * ''The ...
, , 2–5 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 8–18–1–1 , , 18 , , , - , 29 , , December 8 , ,
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 (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
, , 2–3 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 9–18–1–1 , , 20 , , , - , 30 , , December 10 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 1–1 , ,
Phoenix Coyotes The Arizona Coyotes are an inactive professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. They competed in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division (1996–1998, 2021–2024) and ...
, , 9–18–2–1 , , 21 , , , - , 31 , , December 13 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 3–4 , ,
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Mighty may refer to: Businesses *Mighty Audio, an American company known for its product ''Mighty'', a portable audio player *Mighty Animation, an animation studio based in Guadalajara, Mexico Films *''The Mighty'', a 1998 comedy–drama * ''The ...
, , 9–18–2–2 , , 22 , , , - , 32 , , December 14 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 1–2 , ,
San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. The Sharks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Con ...
, , 9–19–2–2 , , 22 , , , - , 33 , , December 16 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 3–4 , ,
Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
, , 9–20–2–2 , , 22 , , , - , 34 , , December 18 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 2–0 , ,
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
, , 10–20–2–2 , , 24 , , , - , 35 , , December 21 , ,
Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators (), officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa. The Senators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Di ...
, , 3–3 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 10–20–3–2 , , 25 , , , - , 36 , , December 23 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 7–5 , ,
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 (N ...
, , 11–20–3–2 , , 27 , , , - , 37 , , December 26 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 0–5 , ,
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 (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
, , 11–21–3–2 , , 27 , , , - , 38 , , December 27 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 2–2 , ,
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 w ...
, , 11–21–4–2 , , 28 , , , - , 39 , , December 29 , ,
Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes (colloquially known as the Canes) are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Con ...
, , 1–3 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 12–21–4–2 , , 30 , , , - , 40 , , December 31 , ,
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 w ...
, , 6–3 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 12–22–4–2 , , 30 , , , - , - , 41 , , January 3 , ,
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 (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
, , 2–5 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 13–22–4–2 , , 32 , , , - , 42 , , January 6 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 3–4 , ,
Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
, , 13–23–4–2 , , 32 , , , - , 43 , , January 7 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 2–4 , ,
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 (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
, , 13–24–4–2 , , 32 , , , - , 44 , , January 10 , ,
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 Con ...
, , 4–2 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 13–25–4–2 , , 32 , , , - , 45 , , January 12 , ,
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 (N ...
, , 3–1 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 13–26–4–2 , , 32 , , , - , 46 , , January 15 , ,
Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Wild compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Confer ...
, , 0–3 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 14–26–4–2 , , 34 , , , - , 47 , , January 17 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 2–3 , ,
Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Wild compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Confer ...
, , 14–26–4–3 , , 35 , , , - , 48 , , January 21 , ,
Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the ...
, , 1–3 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 15–26–4–3 , , 37 , , , - , 49 , , January 23 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 2–1 , ,
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 (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
, , 16–26–4–3 , , 39 , , , - , 50 , , January 27 , ,
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Mighty may refer to: Businesses *Mighty Audio, an American company known for its product ''Mighty'', a portable audio player *Mighty Animation, an animation studio based in Guadalajara, Mexico Films *''The Mighty'', a 1998 comedy–drama * ''The ...
, , 1–2 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 17–26–4–3 , , 41 , , , - , 51 , , January 31 , ,
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 ...
, , 3–2 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 17–26–4–4 , , 42 , , , - , - , 52 , , February 1 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 2–2 , ,
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 (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
, , 17–26–5–4 , , 43 , , , - , 53 , , February 6 , ,
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 (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
, , 2–2 , , Columbus Blue Jackets, , 17–26–6–4 , , 44 , , , - , 54 , , February 8 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 1–3 , ,
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 Divisio ...
, , 17–27–6–4 , , 44 , , , - , 55 , , February 10 , ,
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 Divisio ...
, , 2–3 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 18–27–6–4 , , 46 , , , - , 56 , , February 12 , ,
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
, , 4–3 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 18–28–6–4 , , 46 , , , - , 57 , , February 14 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 2–2 , ,
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. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...
, , 18–28–7–4 , , 47 , , , - , 58 , , February 16 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 2–4 , ,
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 ...
, , 18–29–7–4 , , 47 , , , - , 59 , , February 17 , ,
Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
, , 3–2 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 18–29–7–5 , , 48 , , , - , 60 , , February 20 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 2–3 , ,
San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. The Sharks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Con ...
, , 18–29–7–6 , , 49 , , , - , 61 , , February 21 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 2–3 , ,
Phoenix Coyotes The Arizona Coyotes are an inactive professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. They competed in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division (1996–1998, 2021–2024) and ...
, , 18–30–7–6 , , 49 , , , - , 62 , , February 24 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 1–3 , ,
Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
, , 18–31–7–6 , , 49 , , , - , 63 , , February 25 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 5–2 , ,
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Mighty may refer to: Businesses *Mighty Audio, an American company known for its product ''Mighty'', a portable audio player *Mighty Animation, an animation studio based in Guadalajara, Mexico Films *''The Mighty'', a 1998 comedy–drama * ''The ...
, , 19–31–7–6 , , 51 , , , - , 64 , , February 28 , ,
Phoenix Coyotes The Arizona Coyotes are an inactive professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. They competed in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division (1996–1998, 2021–2024) and ...
, , 2–5 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 20–31–7–6 , , 53 , , , - , - , 65 , , March 1 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 5–2 , ,
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 Divisio ...
, , 21–31–7–6 , , 55 , , , - , 66 , , March 7 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 1–2 , ,
Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes (colloquially known as the Canes) are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Con ...
, , 21–32–7–6 , , 55 , , , - , 67 , , March 9 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 7–6 , ,
Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. The Panthers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team initially played it ...
, , 22–32–7–6 , , 57 , , , - , 68 , , March 10 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 1–4 , ,
Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the ...
, , 22–33–7–6 , , 57 , , , - , 69 , , March 14 , ,
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. The ...
, , 0–3 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 23–33–7–6 , , 59 , , , - , 70 , , March 16 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 3–0 , ,
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 sea ...
, , 24–33–7–6 , , 61 , , , - , 71 , , March 17 , ,
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 (N ...
, , 3–3 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 24–33–8–6 , , 62 , , , - , 72 , , March 19 , ,
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 Divisio ...
, , 2–1 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 24–34–8–6 , , 62 , , , - , 73 , , March 21 , ,
Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
, , 1–1 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 24–34–9–6 , , 63 , , , - , 74 , , March 24 , ,
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. The ...
, , 4–6 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 25–34–9–6 , , 65 , , , - , 75 , , March 26 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 2–4 , ,
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 (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
, , 25–35–9–6 , , 65 , , , - , 76 , , March 27 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 0–3 , ,
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. The ...
, , 25–36–9–6 , , 65 , , , - , 77 , , March 29 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 0–3 , ,
Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
, , 25–37–9–6 , , 65 , , , - , - , 78 , , April 1 , ,
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 (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
, , 1–2 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 26–37–9–6 , , 67 , , , - , 79 , , April 3 , ,
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 ...
, , 1–2 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 27–37–9–6 , , 69 , , , - , 80 , , April 5 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 1–4 , ,
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 (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
, , 27–38–9–6 , , 69 , , , - , 81 , , April 6 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 2–3 , ,
Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Wild compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Confer ...
, , 27–39–9–6 , , 69 , , , - , 82 , , April 8 , ,
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 (N ...
, , 3–4 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 28–39–9–6 , , 71 , , , - , - , ''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 eccentrici ...
; 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 goalie or netminder) is the player responsible for preventing the hockey puck from entering their own team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring. The goaltender mostly plays ...
; 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 either as a whole or of certain social hierarchies. Left-wing politic ...
; RW =
Right wing Right-wing politics is the range of Ideology#Political ideologies, political ideologies that view certain social orders and Social stratification, hierarchies as inevitable, natural, normal, or desirable, typically supporting this position b ...
'' * '' = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Blue Jackets only.'' * '' = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Blue Jackets only.''


Goaltending


Awards and records


Awards


Milestones


Transactions

The Blue Jackets were involved in the following transactions through June 9, 2001, the day of the deciding game of the
2001 Stanley Cup Finals The 2001 Stanley Cup Finals was the Stanley Cup Finals, championship series of the National Hockey League's (NHL) 2000–01 NHL season, 2000–01 season, and the culmination of the 2001 Stanley Cup playoffs. It was contested between the Eastern ...
.


Trades


Players acquired


Players lost


Signings


Draft picks


NHL expansion draft

Columbus' expansion draft picks at the 2000 NHL expansion draft.


NHL entry draft

Columbus' draft picks at the 2000 NHL entry draft.


Notes


References

* * *National Hockey League Guide & Record Book 2007 {{DEFAULTSORT:2000-01 Columbus Blue Jackets Season
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Columbus Blue Jackets seasons
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