The 2001–02 New York Islanders season was the 30th season of the professional ice hockey team. This season saw the Islanders finish in second place in the Atlantic Division with a record of 42 wins, 28 losses, eight ties and four overtime losses for 96 points. They qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 1994 as the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, but lost their first-round playoff series to the Toronto Maple Leafs in seven games. Off-season Newly acquired forward Michael Peca was named team captain. Regular season The Islanders scored the most shorthanded goals during the regular season, with 17. Final standings Schedule and results Playoffs Round 1: NY Islanders vs. Toronto Game 1: NY Islanders 1 Toronto 3 Game 2: NY Islanders 0 Toronto 2 Game 3: Toronto 1 NY Islanders 6 Game 4: Toronto 3 NY Islanders 4 Game 5: NY Islanders 3 Toronto 6 Game 6: Toronto 3 NY Islanders 5 Game 7: NY Islanders 2 Toronto 4 Leafs win series 4–3, advance to semi-finals Player statistics Regular season Scoring Goaltending Playoffs Scoring Goaltending Awards and records Transactions Waiver Draft picks New York's draft picks at the 2001 NHL Entry Draft held at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida. See also 2001–02 NHL season References New York Islanders seasons New York Islanders New York Islanders New York Islanders New York Islanders