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Brian Rafalski's NHL career

Points
515
Games
833
Assists
436
Goals
79
Plus/minus
+178

Defenceman Brian Rafalski played in the NHL. He played 11 seasons for 2 clubs, 1999-2011. That came to 833 games and 515 points, 79 goals and 436 assists.

Below: the whole of Brian Rafalski's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. NHL debut

    Brian Rafalski makes his NHL debut

    NJDNew Jersey Devils4–1ATLAtlanta Thrashers

    Brian was 26 years old · Philips Arena, USA

    Other Swedes on the ice: Johan Garpenlöv and Per Svartvadet.

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    Season

    1999-2000

    Brian Rafalski scores 32 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    32
    NHL#200
    Games
    75 of 82
    91%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#366
    Assists
    27
    NHL#109
    P/GP
    0.43
    NHL#235
    +/-
    +21
    NHL#26
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    0 of 23 games0 points
    First roundFLAFlorida Panthers4–0Second roundTORToronto Maple Leafs4–2Conference finalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–3Stanley Cup FinalDALDallas Stars4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1999-2000
  2. Season

    2000-2001

    Brian Rafalski scores 52 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Points
    52
    NHL#92
    Games
    78 of 82
    95%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#261
    Assists
    43
    NHL#37
    P/GP
    0.67
    NHL#106
    +/-
    +36
    NHL#4
    PlayoffsEliminated by Colorado Avalanche
    0 of 25 games0 points
    First roundCARCarolina Hurricanes4–2Second roundTORToronto Maple Leafs4–3Conference finalPITPittsburgh Penguins4–1Stanley Cup FinalCOLColorado Avalanche3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2000-2001
  3. Season

    2001-2002

    Brian Rafalski scores 47 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Points
    47
    NHL#107
    Games
    76 of 82
    93%
    Goals
    7
    NHL#314
    Assists
    40
    NHL#31
    P/GP
    0.62
    NHL#110
    +/-
    +15
    NHL#57
    PlayoffsEliminated by Carolina Hurricanes
    0 of 6 games0 points
    First roundCARCarolina Hurricanes2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2001-2002
  4. Season

    2002-2003

    Brian Rafalski scores 40 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    40
    NHL#147
    Games
    79 of 82
    96%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#459
    Assists
    37
    NHL#50
    P/GP
    0.51
    NHL#183
    +/-
    +18
    NHL#42
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    0 of 24 games0 points
    First roundBOSBoston Bruins4–1Second roundTBLTampa Bay Lightning4–1Conference finalOTTOttawa Senators4–3Stanley Cup FinalANAAnaheim Ducks4–3
    The whole season and the playoff run2002-2003
  5. Season

    2003-2004

    Brian Rafalski scores 36 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Points
    36
    NHL#162
    Games
    69 of 82
    84%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#350
    Assists
    30
    NHL#86
    P/GP
    0.52
    NHL#161
    +/-
    +6
    NHL#183
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    0 of 5 games0 points
    First roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2003-2004
  6. Season

    2005-2006

    Brian Rafalski scores 49 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Points
    49
    NHL#129
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#370
    Assists
    43
    NHL#52
    P/GP
    0.60
    NHL#169
    +/-
    0
    NHL#347
    PlayoffsEliminated by Carolina Hurricanes
    0 of 9 games0 points
    First roundNYRNew York Rangers4–0Second roundCARCarolina Hurricanes1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2005-2006
  7. Season

    2006-2007

    Brian Rafalski scores 55 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Points
    55
    NHL#99
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    8
    NHL#300
    Assists
    47
    NHL#36
    P/GP
    0.67
    NHL#122
    +/-
    +4
    NHL#201
    PlayoffsEliminated by Ottawa Senators
    0 of 11 games0 points
    First roundTBLTampa Bay Lightning4–2Second roundOTTOttawa Senators1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2006-2007
  8. Season

    2007-2008

    Brian Rafalski scores 55 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Career best
    His best goal-scoring season
    Points
    55
    NHL#78
    Games
    73 of 82
    89%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#179
    Assists
    42
    NHL#42
    P/GP
    0.75
    NHL#77
    +/-
    +27
    NHL#9
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    0 of 22 games0 points
    First roundNSHNashville Predators4–2Second roundCOLColorado Avalanche4–0Conference finalDALDallas Stars4–2Stanley Cup FinalPITPittsburgh Penguins4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run2007-2008
  9. Season

    2008-2009

    Brian Rafalski scores 59 points — the best season of his career

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    59
    NHL#63
    Games
    78 of 82
    95%
    Goals
    10
    NHL#259
    Assists
    49
    NHL#21
    P/GP
    0.76
    NHL#80
    +/-
    +17
    NHL#45
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    0 of 23 games0 points
    First roundCBJColumbus Blue Jackets4–0Second roundANAAnaheim Ducks4–3Conference finalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–1Stanley Cup FinalPITPittsburgh Penguins3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2008-2009
  10. Season

    2009-2010

    Brian Rafalski scores 42 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Points
    42
    NHL#148
    Games
    78 of 82
    95%
    Goals
    8
    NHL#303
    Assists
    34
    NHL#74
    P/GP
    0.54
    NHL#169
    +/-
    +23
    NHL#15
    PlayoffsEliminated by San Jose Sharks
    0 of 12 games0 points
    First roundPHXPhoenix Coyotes4–3Second roundSJSSan Jose Sharks1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2009-2010
  11. Season

    2010-2011

    Brian Rafalski's last season: 48 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    19
    games missed
    Points
    48
    NHL#102
    Games
    63 of 82
    77%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#419
    Assists
    44
    NHL#25
    P/GP
    0.76
    NHL#66
    +/-
    +11
    NHL#82
    PlayoffsEliminated by San Jose Sharks
    0 of 11 games0 points
    First roundPHXPhoenix Coyotes4–0Second roundSJSSan Jose Sharks3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2010-2011
  12. The career

    Brian Rafalski played his last NHL game in 2011

    The career ended after 11 seasons, the last of them with Detroit Red Wings.