The Lightning failed to qualify for the playoffs for the sixth consecutive year.
On February 10, general manager Rick Dudley resigned and was replaced by assistant general manager Jay Feaster.
[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.
Win (2 points) Loss (0 points) Tie (1 point) Overtime loss (1 point) The Lightning were involved in the following transactions from June 10, 2001, the day after the deciding game of the 2001 Stanley Cup Finals, through June 13, 2002, the day of the deciding game of the 2002 Stanley Cup Finals.
[10] Tampa Bay's draft picks at the 2001 NHL entry draft held at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida.