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Adam Oates's NHL career

Points
1420
Games
1337
Goals
341
Assists
1079
P/GP
1.06
Plus/minus
+33

Centre Adam Oates played in the NHL. He played 19 seasons for 7 clubs, 1985-2004. That came to 1337 games and 1420 points, 341 goals and 1079 assists.

Below: the whole of Adam Oates's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. NHL debut

    Adam Oates makes his NHL debut in the 6–⁠6 draw against Minnesota North Stars

    MNSMinnesota North Stars6–6DETDetroit Red Wings

    Adam was 23 years old · Joe Louis Arena, USA

    First NHL assistFirst NHL goalFirst NHL point

    Swedes on the ice: Bo Berglund, Kent Nilsson and Mats Hallin.

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    Season

    1985-1986

    Adam Oates's first NHL season: 20 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    42
    games missed
    Points
    20
    NHL#317
    Games
    38 of 80
    48%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#254
    Assists
    11
    NHL#341
    P/GP
    0.53
    NHL#219
    +/-
    -25
    NHL#588
    The whole season1985-1986
  2. Season

    1986-1987

    Adam Oates scores 47 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Points
    47
    NHL#133
    Games
    76 of 80
    95%
    Goals
    15
    NHL#154
    Assists
    32
    NHL#102
    P/GP
    0.62
    NHL#165
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#293
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    16 games11 points4 G · 7 A
    First roundCHIChicago Blackhawks4–0Second roundTORToronto Maple Leafs4–3Conference finalEDMEdmonton Oilers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1986-1987
  3. Season

    1987-1988

    Adam Oates scores 54 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    17
    games missed
    Points
    54
    NHL#99
    Games
    63 of 80
    79%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#152
    Assists
    40
    NHL#59
    P/GP
    0.86
    NHL#77
    +/-
    +16
    NHL#53
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    16 games20 points8 G · 12 A
    First roundTORToronto Maple Leafs4–2Second roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–1Conference finalEDMEdmonton Oilers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1987-1988
  4. Season

    1988-1989

    Adam Oates scores 78 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Points
    78
    NHL#35
    Games
    69 of 80
    86%
    Goals
    16
    NHL#146
    Assists
    62
    NHL#7
    P/GP
    1.13
    NHL#24
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#306
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    6 games8 points0 G · 8 A
    First roundCHIChicago Blackhawks2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1988-1989
  5. Season

    1989-1990

    Adam Oates scores 102 points

    STLSt. Louis Blues
    Points
    102
    NHL#10
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    23
    NHL#90
    Assists
    79
    NHL#3
    P/GP
    1.27
    NHL#13
    +/-
    +9
    NHL#86
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    12 games14 points2 G · 12 A
    First roundTORToronto Maple Leafs4–1Second roundCHIChicago Blackhawks3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1989-1990
  6. Season

    1990-1991

    Adam Oates scores 115 points

    STLSt. Louis Blues
    Events
    19
    games missed
    Points
    115
    NHL#3
    Games
    61 of 80
    76%
    Goals
    25
    NHL#53
    Assists
    90
    NHL#2
    P/GP
    1.89
    NHL#2
    +/-
    +15
    NHL#47
    PlayoffsEliminated by Minnesota North Stars
    13 games20 points7 G · 13 A
    First roundDETDetroit Red Wings4–3Second roundMNSMinnesota North Stars2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1990-1991
  7. Season

    1991-1992

    Adam Oates scores 99 points

    STLSt. Louis BluesBOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    99
    NHL#10
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    20
    NHL#105
    Assists
    79
    NHL#4
    P/GP
    1.24
    NHL#14
    +/-
    -9
    NHL#588
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    15 games19 points5 G · 14 A
    First roundBUFBuffalo Sabres4–3Second roundMTLMontréal Canadiens4–0Conference finalPITPittsburgh Penguins0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1991-1992
  8. Season

    1992-1993

    Adam Oates scores 142 points — the best season of his career

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    NHL leader
    assists
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    142
    NHL#3
    Games
    84 of 84
    100%
    Goals
    45
    NHL#19
    Assists
    97
    NHL#1
    P/GP
    1.69
    NHL#3
    +/-
    +15
    NHL#72
    PlayoffsEliminated by Buffalo Sabres
    4 games9 points0 G · 9 A
    First roundBUFBuffalo Sabres0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1992-1993
  9. Season

    1993-1994

    Adam Oates scores 112 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    112
    NHL#3
    Games
    77 of 84
    92%
    Goals
    32
    NHL#40
    Assists
    80
    NHL#3
    P/GP
    1.45
    NHL#5
    +/-
    +10
    NHL#118
    PlayoffsEliminated by New Jersey Devils
    13 games12 points3 G · 9 A
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens4–3Second roundNJDNew Jersey Devils2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1993-1994
  10. Season

    1994-1995

    Adam Oates scores 53 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    53
    NHL#10
    Games
    48 of 48
    100%
    Goals
    12
    NHL#85
    Assists
    41
    NHL#4
    P/GP
    1.10
    NHL#13
    +/-
    -11
    NHL#685
    PlayoffsEliminated by New Jersey Devils
    5 games1 points1 G · 0 A
    First roundNJDNew Jersey Devils1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1994-1995
  11. Season

    1995-1996

    Adam Oates scores 92 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    92
    NHL#21
    Games
    70 of 82
    85%
    Goals
    25
    NHL#64
    Assists
    67
    NHL#12
    P/GP
    1.31
    NHL#12
    +/-
    +16
    NHL#55
    PlayoffsEliminated by Florida Panthers
    5 games7 points2 G · 5 A
    First roundFLAFlorida Panthers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1995-1996
  12. Season

    1996-1997

    Adam Oates scores 82 points

    BOSBoston BruinsWSHWashington Capitals
    Points
    82
    NHL#17
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    22
    NHL#76
    Assists
    60
    NHL#6
    P/GP
    1.02
    NHL#21
    +/-
    -5
    NHL#534
    The whole season1996-1997
  13. Season

    1997-1998

    Adam Oates scores 76 points

    WSHWashington Capitals
    Events
    1,000
    career points
    Points
    76
    NHL#13
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    18
    NHL#85
    Assists
    58
    NHL#5
    P/GP
    0.93
    NHL#20
    +/-
    +6
    NHL#142
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    21 games17 points6 G · 11 A
    First roundBOSBoston Bruins4–2Second roundOTTOttawa Senators4–1Conference finalBUFBuffalo Sabres4–2Stanley Cup FinalDETDetroit Red Wings0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1997-1998
  14. Season

    1998-1999

    Adam Oates scores 54 points

    WSHWashington Capitals
    Events
    23
    games missed
    Points
    54
    NHL#60
    Games
    59 of 82
    72%
    Goals
    12
    NHL#183
    Assists
    42
    NHL#27
    P/GP
    0.92
    NHL#22
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#398
    The whole season1998-1999
  15. Season

    1999-2000

    Adam Oates scores 71 points

    WSHWashington Capitals
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    Points
    71
    NHL#24
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    15
    NHL#143
    Assists
    56
    NHL#2
    P/GP
    0.87
    NHL#35
    +/-
    +13
    NHL#66
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    5 games3 points0 G · 3 A
    First roundPITPittsburgh Penguins1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1999-2000
  16. Season

    2000-2001

    Adam Oates scores 82 points

    WSHWashington Capitals
    Events
    1,250
    career points
    NHL leader
    assists
    Points
    82
    NHL#16
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#176
    Assists
    69
    NHL#1
    P/GP
    1.01
    NHL#29
    +/-
    -9
    NHL#745
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    6 games0 points
    First roundPITPittsburgh Penguins2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2000-2001
  17. Season

    2001-2002

    Adam Oates scores 78 points

    WSHWashington CapitalsPHIPhiladelphia Flyers
    Events
    1,000
    career assists
    NHL leader
    assists
    Points
    78
    NHL#7
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#157
    Assists
    64
    NHL#1
    P/GP
    0.97
    NHL#13
    +/-
    -4
    NHL#603
    PlayoffsEliminated by Ottawa Senators
    5 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundOTTOttawa Senators1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2001-2002
  18. Season

    2002-2003

    Adam Oates scores 45 points

    ANAAnaheim Ducks
    Events
    1,250
    NHL games
    Points
    45
    NHL#117
    Games
    67 of 82
    82%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#254
    Assists
    36
    NHL#57
    P/GP
    0.67
    NHL#99
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#439
    PlayoffsEliminated by New Jersey Devils
    21 games13 points4 G · 9 A
    First roundDETDetroit Red Wings4–0Second roundDALDallas Stars4–2Conference finalMINMinnesota Wild4–0Stanley Cup FinalNJDNew Jersey Devils3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2002-2003
  19. Season

    2003-2004

    Adam Oates's last season: 18 points

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Events
    22
    games missed
    Points
    18
    NHL#371
    Games
    60 of 82
    73%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#517
    Assists
    16
    NHL#263
    P/GP
    0.30
    NHL#358
    +/-
    0
    NHL#346
    The whole season2003-2004
  20. The career

    Adam Oates played his last NHL game in 2004

    The career ended after 19 seasons, the last of them with Edmonton Oilers.