1999–2000 Atlanta Thrashers season
The 1999–2000 Atlanta Thrashers season was the inaugural campaign for the franchise that would play in Atlanta for 11 seasons.
| 1999–2000 Atlanta Thrashers | |
|---|---|
| Division | 5th Southeast |
| Conference | 15th Eastern |
| 1999–2000 record | 14–57–7–4 |
| Home record | 9–26–3–3 |
| Road record | 5–31–4–1 |
| Goals for | 170 |
| Goals against | 313 |
| Team information | |
| General manager | Don Waddell |
| Coach | Curt Fraser |
| Captain | Kelly Buchberger (Oct-Mar) Vacant (Mar-Apr) |
| Arena | Philips Arena |
| Average attendance | 17,206 |
| Minor league affiliate(s) | Orlando Solar Bears |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Andrew Brunette (23) |
| Assists | Andrew Brunette (27) |
| Points | Andrew Brunette (50) |
| Penalty minutes | Denny Lambert (219) |
| Plus/minus | Donald Audette (-4) |
| Wins | Damian Rhodes (5) |
| Goals against average | Scott Fankhouser (3.20) |
The Thrashers finished their inaugural season with an NHL-worst record of 14–57–7–4 for 39 points. To date, it is the worst season in the history of the Atlanta Thrashers/Winnipeg Jets franchise. In addition, it represents the lowest full-season point total since the beginning of the NHL's "three-point" standings system in 1999–2000, as well as the lowest point total for any team playing an 82-game season. The rebuilding Detroit Red Wings tied the mark 19 seasons later. But, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Red Wings played 71 games, 11 less than the Thrashers. Their .238 points percentage was the lowest by an NHL team since the 1993–94 Ottawa Senators.