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Carol Vadnais's NHL career

Points
587
Games
1087
Assists
418
Goals
169
Plus/minus
-63

Defenceman Carol Vadnais played in the NHL. He played 17 seasons for 6 clubs, 1966-1983. That came to 1087 games and 587 points, 169 goals and 418 assists.

Below: the whole of Carol Vadnais's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. NHL debut

    Carol Vadnais makes his NHL debut in the 2–⁠2 draw against Chicago Blackhawks

    MTLMontréal Canadiens2–2CHIChicago Blackhawks

    Carol was 21 years old · Chicago Stadium, USA

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    Season

    1966-1967

    Carol Vadnais's first NHL season: 3 points

    MTLMontréal Canadiens
    Events
    59
    games missed
    Points
    3
    NHL#110
    Games
    11 of 70
    16%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#118
    Assists
    3
    NHL#103
    P/GP
    0.27
    +/-
    +5
    NHL#32
    PlayoffsEliminated by Toronto Maple Leafs
    1 of 10 games0 points
    QuarterfinalNYRNew York Rangers4–0Stanley Cup FinalTORToronto Maple Leafs2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1966-1967
  2. Season

    1967-1968

    Carol Vadnais scores 2 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    MTLMontréal Canadiens
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    43
    games missed
    Points
    2
    NHL#228
    Games
    31 of 74
    42%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#202
    Assists
    1
    NHL#231
    P/GP
    0.06
    NHL#205
    +/-
    -5
    NHL#201
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    1 of 13 games0 points
    QuarterfinalBOSBoston Bruins4–0SemifinalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–1Stanley Cup FinalSTLSt. Louis Blues4–0
    The whole season and the playoff run1967-1968
  3. Season

    1968-1969

    Carol Vadnais scores 42 points

    OAKOakland Seals
    Points
    42
    NHL#64
    Games
    76 of 76
    100%
    Goals
    15
    NHL#68
    Assists
    27
    NHL#54
    P/GP
    0.55
    NHL#75
    +/-
    -17
    NHL#248
    PlayoffsEliminated by Los Angeles Kings
    7 games5 points1 G · 4 A
    QuarterfinalLAKLos Angeles Kings3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1968-1969
  4. Season

    1969-1970

    Carol Vadnais scores 24 goals — his best goal-scoring season

    OAKOakland Seals
    Events
    Career best
    His best goal-scoring season
    Points
    44
    NHL#53
    Games
    76 of 76
    100%
    Goals
    24
    NHL#31
    Assists
    20
    NHL#87
    P/GP
    0.58
    NHL#68
    +/-
    -29
    NHL#281
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    4 games3 points2 G · 1 A
    QuarterfinalPITPittsburgh Penguins0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1969-1970
  5. Season

    1970-1971

    Carol Vadnais plays only 42 games for 26 points

    CGSCalifornia Golden Seals
    Events
    36
    games missed
    Points
    26
    NHL#144
    Games
    42 of 78
    54%
    Goals
    10
    NHL#131
    Assists
    16
    NHL#152
    P/GP
    0.62
    NHL#79
    +/-
    -4
    NHL#200
    The whole season1970-1971
  6. Season

    1971-1972

    Carol Vadnais scores 44 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    CGSCalifornia Golden SealsBOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    44
    NHL#74
    Games
    68 of 78
    87%
    Goals
    18
    NHL#68
    Assists
    26
    NHL#69
    P/GP
    0.65
    NHL#60
    +/-
    -19
    NHL#293
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    15 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    QuarterfinalTORToronto Maple Leafs4–1SemifinalSTLSt. Louis Blues4–0Stanley Cup FinalNYRNew York Rangers4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1971-1972
  7. Season

    1972-1973

    Carol Vadnais scores 31 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    31
    NHL#151
    Games
    78 of 78
    100%
    Goals
    7
    NHL#184
    Assists
    24
    NHL#107
    P/GP
    0.40
    NHL#174
    +/-
    +20
    NHL#48
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    5 games0 points
    QuarterfinalNYRNew York Rangers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1972-1973
  8. Season

    1973-1974

    Carol Vadnais scores 59 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    59
    NHL#42
    Games
    78 of 78
    100%
    Goals
    16
    NHL#103
    Assists
    43
    NHL#22
    P/GP
    0.76
    NHL#52
    +/-
    +34
    NHL#13
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    16 games13 points1 G · 12 A
    QuarterfinalTORToronto Maple Leafs4–0SemifinalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–2Stanley Cup FinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1973-1974
  9. Season

    1974-1975

    Carol Vadnais scores 74 points — the best season of his career

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    74
    NHL#30
    Games
    79 of 80
    99%
    Goals
    18
    NHL#103
    Assists
    56
    NHL#13
    P/GP
    0.94
    NHL#34
    +/-
    +10
    NHL#110
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    3 games6 points1 G · 5 A
    Preliminary roundCHIChicago Blackhawks1–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1974-1975
  10. Season

    1975-1976

    Carol Vadnais scores 57 points

    BOSBoston BruinsNYRNew York Rangers
    Points
    57
    NHL#71
    Games
    76 of 80
    95%
    Goals
    22
    NHL#77
    Assists
    35
    NHL#62
    P/GP
    0.75
    NHL#78
    +/-
    -15
    NHL#365
    The whole season1975-1976
  11. Season

    1976-1977

    Carol Vadnais scores 48 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Points
    48
    NHL#89
    Games
    74 of 80
    93%
    Goals
    11
    NHL#179
    Assists
    37
    NHL#49
    P/GP
    0.65
    NHL#95
    +/-
    -20
    NHL#388
    The whole season1976-1977
  12. Season

    1977-1978

    Carol Vadnais scores 46 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Points
    46
    NHL#102
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#230
    Assists
    40
    NHL#33
    P/GP
    0.57
    NHL#119
    +/-
    -24
    NHL#416
    PlayoffsEliminated by Buffalo Sabres
    3 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    Preliminary roundBUFBuffalo Sabres1–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1977-1978
  13. Season

    1978-1979

    Carol Vadnais scores 45 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Points
    45
    NHL#101
    Games
    77 of 80
    96%
    Goals
    8
    NHL#198
    Assists
    37
    NHL#53
    P/GP
    0.58
    NHL#119
    +/-
    +14
    NHL#73
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    18 games11 points2 G · 9 A
    Preliminary roundLAKLos Angeles Kings2–0QuarterfinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–1SemifinalNYINew York Islanders4–2Stanley Cup FinalMTLMontréal Canadiens1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1978-1979
  14. Season

    1979-1980

    Carol Vadnais scores 23 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Points
    23
    NHL#249
    Games
    66 of 80
    83%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#339
    Assists
    20
    NHL#192
    P/GP
    0.35
    NHL#276
    +/-
    +2
    NHL#177
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    9 games3 points1 G · 2 A
    Preliminary roundAFMAtlanta Flames3–1QuarterfinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1979-1980
  15. Season

    1980-1981

    Carol Vadnais scores 23 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Points
    23
    NHL#274
    Games
    74 of 80
    93%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#355
    Assists
    20
    NHL#215
    P/GP
    0.31
    NHL#314
    +/-
    +20
    NHL#45
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    14 games4 points1 G · 3 A
    Preliminary roundLAKLos Angeles Kings3–1QuarterfinalSTLSt. Louis Blues4–2SemifinalNYINew York Islanders0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1980-1981
  16. Season

    1981-1982

    Carol Vadnais scores 11 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    30
    games missed
    Points
    11
    NHL#390
    Games
    50 of 80
    63%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#311
    Assists
    6
    NHL#414
    P/GP
    0.22
    NHL#386
    +/-
    -4
    NHL#368
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    10 games1 points1 G · 0 A
    First roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers3–1Second roundNYINew York Islanders2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1981-1982
  17. Season

    1982-1983

    Carol Vadnais's last season: 9 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Events
    29
    games missed
    Points
    9
    NHL#404
    Games
    51 of 80
    64%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#395
    Assists
    7
    NHL#391
    P/GP
    0.18
    NHL#395
    +/-
    -31
    NHL#585
    The whole season1982-1983
  18. The career

    Carol Vadnais played his last NHL game in 1983

    The career ended after 17 seasons, the last of them with New Jersey Devils.