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On December 27th, 2000, Mario Lemieux , arguably the best player in NHL history, returned from his 3 1/2 year retirement, and, to the joy of many, that night on Hockey Night In Canada Mario registered his first assist 33 seconds into the game versus the Toronto Maple Leafs . He went on to add a goal and finish with three points, solidifying his return and bringing a struggling Jaromir Jagr back to his elite status, who went on to win his fourth straight Art Ross Trophy , just passing Joe Sakic . Despite playing in only 43 games in 2000-2001, Lemieux scored 76 points to finish 26th in scoring, finishing the season with the highest points-per-game average that season among NHL players. Lemieux was one of the three finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy and Lester B. Pearson NHLPA awards. Also, 2 more expansion teams were added, both playing in the Western Conference: The Columbus Blue Jackets and the Minnesota Wild . REGULAR SEASON Final standings ''Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses, GF= Goals For, GA = Goals Against, Pts = Points'' Eastern Conference Western Conference Scoring leaders ''Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points'' Leading goaltenders STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Conference quarterfinals Eastern Conference
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