The team finished second in the Southeast, but ninth overall in the Eastern Conference to miss the playoffs.
On September 27, Steve Konowalchuk and Brendan Witt were named co-captains.
[1] The Caps tied the New Jersey Devils for fewest short-handed goals scored, with just 2.
[2] 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.
[11] Washington's draft picks at the 2001 NHL entry draft held at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida.