The 2000–01 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' 34th season in the National Hockey League. The club made it to the playoffs, defeating Detroit in the first round before losing to Colorado in the second round. Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results Playoffs The Kings beat the Detroit Red Wings four games to two in the first round after being down 0–2. This was LA's first playoff series win since defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1993 Campbell Conference Finals. However, they would lose to former captain Rob Blake and the Colorado Avalanche in seven games in the second round, as Colorado would go on to win the 2001 Stanley Cup. Round 1: (2) Detroit Red Wings vs. (7) Los Angeles Kings Round 2: (1) Colorado Avalanche vs. (7) Los Angeles Kings Player statistics Awards and records Transactions The Kings were involved in the following transactions during the 2000–01 season. Trades Free agent signings Free agents lost Expansion draft Waivers Draft picks Los Angeles's draft picks at the 2000 NHL Entry Draft held at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. See also 2000–01 NHL season References Los Los Los Angeles Kings seasons LA Kings LA Kings