Template:2001–02 NHL Southeast Division standings
| No. | CR | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Carolina Hurricanes | 82 | 35 | 26 | 16 | 5 | 217 | 217 | 91 |
| 2 | 9 | Washington Capitals | 82 | 36 | 33 | 11 | 2 | 228 | 240 | 85 |
| 3 | 13 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 82 | 27 | 40 | 11 | 4 | 178 | 219 | 69 |
| 4 | 14 | Florida Panthers | 82 | 22 | 44 | 10 | 6 | 180 | 250 | 60 |
| 5 | 15 | Atlanta Thrashers | 82 | 19 | 47 | 11 | 5 | 187 | 288 | 54 |