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| On January 19, 2000 Nabokov made his first NHL start and posted a shut-out in a 0-0 match against Patrick Roy and the Colorado Avalanche. |
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| During the 2000-01 season Evgeni set club records with 32 wins, a 2.19 GAA and 6 shut-outs |
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| During 2000-01 season Nabokov won back to back Rookie of the Month honours in November and December...by year's end he also won the Sharks Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year honours. |
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| At the NHL Awards Banquet Evgeni Nabokov was named the All-Rookie Team goaltender and also awarded the Calder Trophy. |
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