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NHL careerLAKNYIBOSLast NHL game 1985

Butch Goring's NHL career

Conn Smythe TrophyBill Masterton Memorial TrophyLady Byng Memorial Trophy
Points
888
Games
1107
Goals
375
Assists
513
P/GP
0.80
Plus/minus
-26

Centre Butch Goring was drafted 51th overall by Los Angeles Kings in 1969. He played 16 seasons for 3 clubs, 1969-1985. That came to 1107 games and 888 points, 375 goals and 513 assists.

Below: the whole of Butch Goring's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. NHL debut

    Butch Goring makes his NHL debut in 0–⁠6 loss against Chicago Blackhawks

    LAKLos Angeles Kings0–6CHIChicago Blackhawks

    Butch was 20 years old · Chicago Stadium, USA

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    Season

    1969-1970

    Butch Goring's first NHL season: 36 points

    LAKLos Angeles Kings
    Events
    17
    games missed
    Points
    36
    NHL#79
    Games
    59 of 76
    78%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#85
    Assists
    23
    NHL#70
    P/GP
    0.61
    NHL#61
    +/-
    -16
    NHL#247
    The whole season1969-1970
  2. Season

    1970-1971

    Butch Goring plays only 19 games for 7 points

    LAKLos Angeles Kings
    Events
    59
    games missed
    Points
    7
    NHL#250
    Games
    19 of 78
    24%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#224
    Assists
    5
    NHL#245
    P/GP
    0.37
    +/-
    +5
    NHL#95
    The whole season1970-1971
  3. Season

    1971-1972

    Butch Goring scores 50 points

    LAKLos Angeles Kings
    Points
    50
    NHL#52
    Games
    74 of 78
    95%
    Goals
    21
    NHL#53
    Assists
    29
    NHL#56
    P/GP
    0.68
    NHL#55
    +/-
    -11
    NHL#251
    The whole season1971-1972
  4. Season

    1972-1973

    Butch Goring scores 59 points

    LAKLos Angeles Kings
    Points
    59
    NHL#51
    Games
    67 of 78
    86%
    Goals
    28
    NHL#39
    Assists
    31
    NHL#69
    P/GP
    0.88
    NHL#44
    +/-
    0
    NHL#156
    The whole season1972-1973
  5. Season

    1973-1974

    Butch Goring scores 61 points

    LAKLos Angeles Kings
    Points
    61
    NHL#41
    Games
    70 of 78
    90%
    Goals
    28
    NHL#29
    Assists
    33
    NHL#47
    P/GP
    0.87
    NHL#37
    +/-
    +1
    NHL#147
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    5 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    QuarterfinalCHIChicago Blackhawks1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1973-1974
  6. Season

    1974-1975

    Butch Goring scores 60 points

    LAKLos Angeles Kings
    Events
    20
    games missed
    Points
    60
    NHL#60
    Games
    60 of 80
    75%
    Goals
    27
    NHL#46
    Assists
    33
    NHL#68
    P/GP
    1.00
    NHL#22
    +/-
    +26
    NHL#45
    PlayoffsEliminated by Toronto Maple Leafs
    3 games0 points
    Preliminary roundTORToronto Maple Leafs1–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1974-1975
  7. Season

    1975-1976

    Butch Goring scores 73 points

    LAKLos Angeles Kings
    Points
    73
    NHL#31
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    33
    NHL#25
    Assists
    40
    NHL#47
    P/GP
    0.91
    NHL#38
    +/-
    0
    NHL#174
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    9 games5 points2 G · 3 A
    Preliminary roundAFMAtlanta Flames2–0QuarterfinalBOSBoston Bruins3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1975-1976
  8. Season

    1976-1977

    Butch Goring scores 85 points

    LAKLos Angeles Kings
    Events
    Career best
    His best assist season
    Points
    85
    NHL#12
    Games
    78 of 80
    98%
    Goals
    30
    NHL#24
    Assists
    55
    NHL#10
    P/GP
    1.09
    NHL#12
    +/-
    +10
    NHL#88
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    9 games12 points7 G · 5 A
    Preliminary roundAFMAtlanta Flames2–1QuarterfinalBOSBoston Bruins2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1976-1977
  9. Season

    1977-1978

    Butch Goring scores 37 goals — his best goal-scoring season

    LAKLos Angeles Kings
    Events
    Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
    Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
    Career best
    His best goal-scoring season
    Points
    73
    NHL#22
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    37
    NHL#16
    Assists
    36
    NHL#53
    P/GP
    0.91
    NHL#34
    +/-
    -4
    NHL#259
    PlayoffsEliminated by Toronto Maple Leafs
    2 games0 points
    Preliminary roundTORToronto Maple Leafs0–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1977-1978
  10. Season

    1978-1979

    Butch Goring scores 87 points — the best season of his career

    LAKLos Angeles Kings
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    87
    NHL#12
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    36
    NHL#15
    Assists
    51
    NHL#15
    P/GP
    1.09
    NHL#17
    +/-
    -20
    NHL#406
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    2 games0 points
    Preliminary roundNYRNew York Rangers0–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1978-1979
  11. Season

    1979-1980

    Butch Goring scores 79 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    LAKLos Angeles KingsNYINew York Islanders
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    79
    NHL#25
    Games
    81 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    26
    NHL#64
    Assists
    53
    NHL#15
    P/GP
    0.98
    NHL#42
    +/-
    -13
    NHL#490
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    21 games19 points7 G · 12 A
    Preliminary roundLAKLos Angeles Kings3–1QuarterfinalBOSBoston Bruins4–1SemifinalBUFBuffalo Sabres4–2Stanley Cup FinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1979-1980
  12. Season

    1980-1981

    Butch Goring scores 60 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    NYINew York Islanders
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Conn Smythe Trophy
    Points
    60
    NHL#91
    Games
    78 of 80
    98%
    Goals
    23
    NHL#100
    Assists
    37
    NHL#84
    P/GP
    0.77
    NHL#118
    +/-
    +4
    NHL#165
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    18 games20 points10 G · 10 A
    Preliminary roundTORToronto Maple Leafs3–0QuarterfinalEDMEdmonton Oilers4–2SemifinalNYRNew York Rangers4–0Stanley Cup FinalMNSMinnesota North Stars4–1
    The whole season and the playoff run1980-1981
  13. Season

    1981-1982

    Butch Goring scores 32 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    NYINew York Islanders
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    32
    NHL#224
    Games
    67 of 80
    84%
    Goals
    15
    NHL#163
    Assists
    17
    NHL#259
    P/GP
    0.48
    NHL#251
    +/-
    -3
    NHL#339
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    19 games11 points6 G · 5 A
    First roundPITPittsburgh Penguins3–2Second roundNYRNew York Rangers4–2Conference finalQUEQuebec Nordiques4–0Stanley Cup FinalVANVancouver Canucks4–0
    The whole season and the playoff run1981-1982
  14. Season

    1982-1983

    Butch Goring scores 39 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    NYINew York Islanders
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    39
    NHL#177
    Games
    75 of 80
    94%
    Goals
    19
    NHL#122
    Assists
    20
    NHL#223
    P/GP
    0.52
    NHL#199
    +/-
    +9
    NHL#131
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    20 games12 points4 G · 8 A
    First roundWSHWashington Capitals3–1Second roundNYRNew York Rangers4–2Conference finalBOSBoston Bruins4–2Stanley Cup FinalEDMEdmonton Oilers4–0
    The whole season and the playoff run1982-1983
  15. Season

    1983-1984

    Butch Goring scores 46 points

    NYINew York Islanders
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    Points
    46
    NHL#142
    Games
    71 of 80
    89%
    Goals
    22
    NHL#100
    Assists
    24
    NHL#179
    P/GP
    0.65
    NHL#151
    +/-
    +6
    NHL#132
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    21 games6 points1 G · 5 A
    First roundNYRNew York Rangers3–2Second roundWSHWashington Capitals4–1Conference finalMTLMontréal Canadiens4–2Stanley Cup FinalEDMEdmonton Oilers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1983-1984
  16. Season

    1984-1985

    Butch Goring's last season: 41 points

    NYINew York IslandersBOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    41
    NHL#165
    Games
    68 of 80
    85%
    Goals
    15
    NHL#166
    Assists
    26
    NHL#167
    P/GP
    0.60
    NHL#173
    +/-
    -20
    NHL#548
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    5 games2 points1 G · 1 A
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens2–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1984-1985
  17. The career

    Butch Goring played his last NHL game in 1985

    The career ended after 16 seasons, the last of them with Boston Bruins.