The 2001–02 Washington Capitals season was the team's 28th season of play. The team finished second in the Southeast, but ninth overall in the Eastern Conference to miss the playoffs.

Off-season

On September 27, Steve Konowalchuk and Brendan Witt were named co-captains.

Regular season

The Caps tied the New Jersey Devils for fewest short-handed goals scored, with just 2.

Final standings

Schedule and results

Player statistics

Scoring

Goaltending

Awards and records

Awards

Milestones

Transactions

The Capitals 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.

Trades

Players acquired

Players lost

Signings

Draft picks

Washington's draft picks at the 2001 NHL entry draft held at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida.