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Bob Kelly's NHL career

Points
362
Games
837
Goals
154
Assists
208
P/GP
0.43
Plus/minus
+109

Left winger Bob Kelly was drafted 32th overall by Philadelphia Flyers in 1970. He played 12 seasons for 2 clubs, 1970-1981. That came to 837 games and 362 points, 154 goals and 208 assists.

Below: the whole of Bob Kelly's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. NHL debut

    Bob Kelly makes his NHL debut in 2–⁠1 win against Minnesota North Stars

    Bob was 19 years old · Spectrum, USA

    First NHL assistFirst NHL point
    Season

    1970-1971

    Bob Kelly's first NHL season: 32 points

    Points
    32
    NHL#115
    Games
    76 of 78
    97%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#104
    Assists
    18
    NHL#133
    P/GP
    0.42
    NHL#139
    +/-
    +8
    NHL#75
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    4 games1 points1 G · 0 A
    QuarterfinalCHIChicago Blackhawks0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1970-1971
  2. Season

    1971-1972

    Bob Kelly scores 29 points

    Points
    29
    NHL#124
    Games
    78 of 78
    100%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#96
    Assists
    15
    NHL#150
    P/GP
    0.37
    NHL#150
    +/-
    +17
    NHL#42
    The whole season1971-1972
  3. Season

    1972-1973

    Bob Kelly scores 21 points

    Points
    21
    NHL#189
    Games
    77 of 78
    99%
    Goals
    10
    NHL#154
    Assists
    11
    NHL#221
    P/GP
    0.27
    NHL#216
    +/-
    0
    NHL#156
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    11 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    QuarterfinalMNSMinnesota North Stars4–2SemifinalMTLMontréal Canadiens1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1972-1973
  4. Season

    1973-1974

    Bob Kelly scores 14 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    14
    NHL#239
    Games
    65 of 78
    83%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#220
    Assists
    10
    NHL#232
    P/GP
    0.22
    NHL#254
    +/-
    +10
    NHL#84
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    5 of 17 games0 points
    QuarterfinalAFMAtlanta Flames4–0SemifinalNYRNew York Rangers4–3Stanley Cup FinalBOSBoston Bruins4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1973-1974
  5. Season

    1974-1975

    Bob Kelly scores 29 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    29
    NHL#187
    Games
    67 of 80
    84%
    Goals
    11
    NHL#171
    Assists
    18
    NHL#191
    P/GP
    0.43
    NHL#187
    +/-
    +20
    NHL#61
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    16 of 17 games6 points3 G · 3 A
    QuarterfinalTORToronto Maple Leafs4–0SemifinalNYINew York Islanders4–3Stanley Cup FinalBUFBuffalo Sabres4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1974-1975
  6. Season

    1975-1976

    Bob Kelly scores 20 points

    Points
    20
    NHL#236
    Games
    79 of 80
    99%
    Goals
    12
    NHL#163
    Assists
    8
    NHL#286
    P/GP
    0.25
    NHL#269
    +/-
    +3
    NHL#139
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    16 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    QuarterfinalTORToronto Maple Leafs4–3SemifinalBOSBoston Bruins4–1Stanley Cup FinalMTLMontréal Canadiens0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1975-1976
  7. Season

    1976-1977

    Bob Kelly scores 46 points

    Points
    46
    NHL#96
    Games
    73 of 80
    91%
    Goals
    22
    NHL#69
    Assists
    24
    NHL#124
    P/GP
    0.63
    NHL#98
    +/-
    +27
    NHL#39
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    10 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    QuarterfinalTORToronto Maple Leafs4–2SemifinalBOSBoston Bruins0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1976-1977
  8. Season

    1977-1978

    Bob Kelly scores 32 points

    Points
    32
    NHL#165
    Games
    74 of 80
    93%
    Goals
    19
    NHL#91
    Assists
    13
    NHL#235
    P/GP
    0.43
    NHL#191
    +/-
    +15
    NHL#83
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    12 games8 points3 G · 5 A
    Preliminary roundCLRColorado Rockies2–0QuarterfinalBUFBuffalo Sabres4–1SemifinalBOSBoston Bruins1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1977-1978
  9. Season

    1978-1979

    Bob Kelly scores 38 points

    Points
    38
    NHL#129
    Games
    77 of 80
    96%
    Goals
    7
    NHL#209
    Assists
    31
    NHL#83
    P/GP
    0.49
    NHL#166
    +/-
    +15
    NHL#69
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    8 games2 points1 G · 1 A
    Preliminary roundVANVancouver Canucks2–1QuarterfinalNYRNew York Rangers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1978-1979
  10. Season

    1979-1980

    Bob Kelly scores 35 points

    Points
    35
    NHL#182
    Games
    75 of 80
    94%
    Goals
    15
    NHL#145
    Assists
    20
    NHL#192
    P/GP
    0.47
    NHL#215
    +/-
    +19
    NHL#54
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    19 games2 points1 G · 1 A
    Preliminary roundEDMEdmonton Oilers3–0QuarterfinalNYRNew York Rangers4–1SemifinalMNSMinnesota North Stars4–1Stanley Cup FinalNYINew York Islanders2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1979-1980
  11. Season

    1980-1981

    Bob Kelly scores 62 points — the best season of his career

    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    62
    NHL#83
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    26
    NHL#71
    Assists
    36
    NHL#89
    P/GP
    0.78
    NHL#114
    +/-
    -13
    NHL#479
    The whole season1980-1981
  12. Season

    1981-1982

    Bob Kelly's last season: 4 points

    Events
    64
    games missed
    Points
    4
    NHL#462
    Games
    16 of 80
    20%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#488
    Assists
    4
    NHL#437
    P/GP
    0.25
    +/-
    -12
    NHL#507
    The whole season1981-1982
  13. The career

    Bob Kelly played his last NHL game in 1981

    The career ended after 12 seasons, the last of them with Washington Capitals.