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Brendan Shanahan's NHL career

King Clancy Memorial Trophy
Points
1354
Games
1524
Goals
656
Assists
698
P/GP
0.89
Plus/minus
+151

Left winger Brendan Shanahan was drafted 2th overall by New Jersey Devils in 1987. He played 21 seasons for 5 clubs, 1987-2009. That came to 1524 games and 1354 points, 656 goals and 698 assists.

Below: the whole of Brendan Shanahan's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1987 NHL Draft

    Brendan Shanahan is drafted 2 overall by New Jersey Devils

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Selected
    2 overall, round 1
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    15 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Ricard Persson#23
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
    The full 1987 draft
  2. 3 months and 26 days later · 1 season
    NHL debut

    Brendan Shanahan makes his NHL debut

    PITPittsburgh Penguins3–6NJDNew Jersey Devils

    Brendan was 18 years old · Brendan Byrne Arena, USA

    First NHL assistFirst NHL point

    One other Swede was on the ice: Patrik Sundström.

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    Season

    1987-1988

    Brendan Shanahan's first NHL season: 26 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Points
    26
    NHL#231
    Games
    65 of 80
    81%
    Goals
    7
    NHL#253
    Assists
    19
    NHL#213
    P/GP
    0.40
    NHL#251
    +/-
    -20
    NHL#642
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    0 of 20 games0 points
    First roundNYINew York Islanders4–2Second roundWSHWashington Capitals4–3Conference finalBOSBoston Bruins3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1987-1988
  3. Season

    1988-1989

    Brendan Shanahan scores 50 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Points
    50
    NHL#116
    Games
    68 of 80
    85%
    Goals
    22
    NHL#97
    Assists
    28
    NHL#139
    P/GP
    0.74
    NHL#115
    +/-
    +2
    NHL#190
    The whole season1988-1989
  4. Season

    1989-1990

    Brendan Shanahan scores 72 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Points
    72
    NHL#55
    Games
    73 of 80
    91%
    Goals
    30
    NHL#48
    Assists
    42
    NHL#53
    P/GP
    0.99
    NHL#54
    +/-
    +15
    NHL#45
    PlayoffsEliminated by Washington Capitals
    0 of 6 games0 points
    First roundWSHWashington Capitals2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1989-1990
  5. Season

    1990-1991

    Brendan Shanahan scores 66 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Points
    66
    NHL#53
    Games
    75 of 80
    94%
    Goals
    29
    NHL#40
    Assists
    37
    NHL#62
    P/GP
    0.88
    NHL#51
    +/-
    +4
    NHL#157
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    0 of 7 games0 points
    First roundPITPittsburgh Penguins3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1990-1991
  6. Season

    1991-1992

    Brendan Shanahan scores 69 points

    STLSt. Louis Blues
    Points
    69
    NHL#55
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    33
    NHL#33
    Assists
    36
    NHL#80
    P/GP
    0.86
    NHL#73
    +/-
    -3
    NHL#434
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    0 of 6 games0 points
    First roundCHIChicago Blackhawks2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1991-1992
  7. Season

    1992-1993

    Brendan Shanahan scores 94 points

    STLSt. Louis Blues
    Points
    94
    NHL#27
    Games
    71 of 84
    85%
    Goals
    51
    NHL#13
    Assists
    43
    NHL#74
    P/GP
    1.32
    NHL#19
    +/-
    +10
    NHL#113
    PlayoffsEliminated by Toronto Maple Leafs
    0 of 11 games0 points
    First roundCHIChicago Blackhawks4–0Second roundTORToronto Maple Leafs3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1992-1993
  8. Season

    1993-1994

    Brendan Shanahan scores 102 points — the best season of his career

    STLSt. Louis Blues
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    102
    NHL#8
    Games
    81 of 84
    96%
    Goals
    52
    NHL#5
    Assists
    50
    NHL#31
    P/GP
    1.26
    NHL#13
    +/-
    -9
    NHL#653
    PlayoffsEliminated by Dallas Stars
    0 of 4 games0 points
    First roundDALDallas Stars0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1993-1994
  9. Season

    1994-1995

    Brendan Shanahan scores 41 points

    STLSt. Louis Blues
    Points
    41
    NHL#37
    Games
    45 of 48
    94%
    Goals
    20
    NHL#26
    Assists
    21
    NHL#66
    P/GP
    0.91
    NHL#46
    +/-
    +7
    NHL#92
    PlayoffsEliminated by Vancouver Canucks
    0 of 7 games0 points
    First roundVANVancouver Canucks3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1994-1995
  10. Season

    1995-1996

    Brendan Shanahan scores 78 points

    HFDHartford Whalers
    Points
    78
    NHL#37
    Games
    74 of 82
    90%
    Goals
    44
    NHL#13
    Assists
    34
    NHL#87
    P/GP
    1.05
    NHL#32
    +/-
    +2
    NHL#240
    The whole season1995-1996
  11. Season

    1996-1997

    Brendan Shanahan scores 88 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    HFDHartford WhalersDETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    88
    NHL#10
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    47
    NHL#6
    Assists
    41
    NHL#33
    P/GP
    1.09
    NHL#16
    +/-
    +32
    NHL#9
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    0 of 20 games0 points
    First roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–2Second roundANAAnaheim Ducks4–0Conference finalCOLColorado Avalanche4–2Stanley Cup FinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–0
    The whole season and the playoff run1996-1997
  12. Season

    1997-1998

    Brendan Shanahan scores 57 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    57
    NHL#44
    Games
    75 of 82
    91%
    Goals
    28
    NHL#25
    Assists
    29
    NHL#78
    P/GP
    0.76
    NHL#52
    +/-
    +6
    NHL#142
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    0 of 22 games0 points
    First roundPHXPhoenix Coyotes4–2Second roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–2Conference finalDALDallas Stars4–2Stanley Cup FinalWSHWashington Capitals4–0
    The whole season and the playoff run1997-1998
  13. Season

    1998-1999

    Brendan Shanahan scores 58 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Points
    58
    NHL#41
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    31
    NHL#21
    Assists
    27
    NHL#99
    P/GP
    0.72
    NHL#69
    +/-
    +2
    NHL#234
    PlayoffsEliminated by Colorado Avalanche
    0 of 10 games0 points
    First roundANAAnaheim Ducks4–0Second roundCOLColorado Avalanche2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1998-1999
  14. Season

    1999-2000

    Brendan Shanahan scores 78 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    400
    career goals
    Points
    78
    NHL#11
    Games
    78 of 82
    95%
    Goals
    41
    NHL#6
    Assists
    37
    NHL#47
    P/GP
    1.00
    NHL#20
    +/-
    +24
    NHL#14
    PlayoffsEliminated by Colorado Avalanche
    0 of 9 games0 points
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings4–0Second roundCOLColorado Avalanche1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1999-2000
  15. Season

    2000-2001

    Brendan Shanahan scores 76 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    Points
    76
    NHL#29
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    31
    NHL#36
    Assists
    45
    NHL#30
    P/GP
    0.94
    NHL#42
    +/-
    +9
    NHL#107
    PlayoffsEliminated by Los Angeles Kings
    0 of 6 games0 points
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2000-2001
  16. Season

    2001-2002

    Brendan Shanahan scores 75 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    1,000
    career points
    500
    career goals
    Points
    75
    NHL#12
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    37
    NHL#9
    Assists
    38
    NHL#41
    P/GP
    0.94
    NHL#20
    +/-
    +23
    NHL#16
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    0 of 23 games0 points
    First roundVANVancouver Canucks4–2Second roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–1Conference finalCOLColorado Avalanche4–3Stanley Cup FinalCARCarolina Hurricanes4–1
    The whole season and the playoff run2001-2002
  17. Season

    2002-2003

    Brendan Shanahan scores 68 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    King Clancy Memorial Trophy
    Points
    68
    NHL#31
    Games
    78 of 82
    95%
    Goals
    30
    NHL#26
    Assists
    38
    NHL#45
    P/GP
    0.87
    NHL#33
    +/-
    +5
    NHL#177
    PlayoffsEliminated by Anaheim Ducks
    0 of 4 games0 points
    First roundANAAnaheim Ducks0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2002-2003
  18. Season

    2003-2004

    Brendan Shanahan scores 53 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    1,250
    NHL games
    Points
    53
    NHL#58
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    25
    NHL#33
    Assists
    28
    NHL#102
    P/GP
    0.65
    NHL#91
    +/-
    +15
    NHL#65
    PlayoffsEliminated by Calgary Flames
    0 of 12 games0 points
    First roundNSHNashville Predators4–2Second roundCGYCalgary Flames2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2003-2004
  19. Season

    2005-2006

    Brendan Shanahan scores 81 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Points
    81
    NHL#24
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    40
    NHL#10
    Assists
    41
    NHL#62
    P/GP
    0.99
    NHL#38
    +/-
    +29
    NHL#10
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    0 of 6 games0 points
    First roundEDMEdmonton Oilers2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2005-2006
  20. Season

    2006-2007

    Brendan Shanahan scores 62 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Events
    600
    career goals
    1,250
    career points
    Points
    62
    NHL#66
    Games
    67 of 82
    82%
    Goals
    29
    NHL#43
    Assists
    33
    NHL#96
    P/GP
    0.93
    NHL#46
    +/-
    +2
    NHL#252
    PlayoffsEliminated by Buffalo Sabres
    0 of 10 games0 points
    First roundATLAtlanta Thrashers4–0Second roundBUFBuffalo Sabres2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2006-2007
  21. Season

    2007-2008

    Brendan Shanahan scores 46 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Points
    46
    NHL#118
    Games
    73 of 82
    89%
    Goals
    23
    NHL#72
    Assists
    23
    NHL#173
    P/GP
    0.63
    NHL#132
    +/-
    -2
    NHL#477
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    0 of 10 games0 points
    First roundNJDNew Jersey Devils4–1Second roundPITPittsburgh Penguins1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2007-2008
  22. Season

    2008-2009

    Brendan Shanahan's last season: 14 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Events
    1,500
    NHL games
    48
    games missed
    Points
    14
    NHL#441
    Games
    34 of 82
    41%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#351
    Assists
    8
    NHL#461
    P/GP
    0.41
    NHL#275
    +/-
    -2
    NHL#497
    PlayoffsEliminated by Carolina Hurricanes
    0 of 7 games0 points
    First roundCARCarolina Hurricanes3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2008-2009
  23. The career

    Brendan Shanahan played his last NHL game in 2009

    The career ended after 21 seasons, the last of them with New Jersey Devils.