The Stars qualified for the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season.
They beat the Oilers in six games in the Western Conference quarterfinals but they were upset in the ensuing round by the St. Louis Blues, being swept with losses of 4–2, 2–1, 3–2 (in double overtime), and 4–1.
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: CEN – Central, PAC – Pacific, NW – Northwest bold – Qualified for playoffs; p – Won Presidents' Trophy; y – Won division
Win (2 points) Loss (0 points) Tie (1 point) Overtime loss (1 point) Win Loss The Stars were involved in the following transactions from June 11, 2000, the day after the deciding game of the 2000 Stanley Cup Finals, through June 9, 2001, the day of the deciding game of the 2001 Stanley Cup Finals.