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Chris Kunitz's NHL career

Points
619
Games
1022
Goals
268
Assists
351
P/GP
0.61
Plus/minus
+184

Left winger Chris Kunitz played in the NHL. He played 15 seasons for 5 clubs, 2003-2019. That came to 1022 games and 619 points, 268 goals and 351 assists.

Below: the whole of Chris Kunitz's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. NHL debut

    Chris Kunitz makes his NHL debut in 2–⁠1 win against Vancouver Canucks

    ANAAnaheim Ducks2–1VANVancouver Canucks

    Chris was 24 years old · General Motors Place, Canada

    Swedes on the ice: Michael Holmqvist, Niclas Hävelid, Samuel Påhlsson, among others.

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    Season

    2003-2004

    Chris Kunitz's first NHL season: 6 points

    ANAAnaheim Ducks
    Events
    61
    games missed
    Points
    6
    NHL#568
    Games
    21 of 82
    26%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#700
    Assists
    6
    NHL#495
    P/GP
    0.29
    +/-
    +1
    NHL#302
    The whole season2003-2004
  2. Season

    2005-2006

    Chris Kunitz scores 41 points

    ATLAtlanta ThrashersANAAnaheim Ducks
    Points
    41
    NHL#173
    Games
    69 of 82
    84%
    Goals
    19
    NHL#127
    Assists
    22
    NHL#211
    P/GP
    0.59
    NHL#174
    +/-
    +16
    NHL#50
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    16 games8 points3 G · 5 A
    First roundCGYCalgary Flames4–3Second roundCOLColorado Avalanche4–0Conference finalEDMEdmonton Oilers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2005-2006
  3. Season

    2006-2007

    Chris Kunitz scores 60 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    ANAAnaheim Ducks
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Career best
    His best assist season
    Points
    60
    NHL#73
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    25
    NHL#70
    Assists
    35
    NHL#84
    P/GP
    0.74
    NHL#96
    +/-
    +23
    NHL#22
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    13 of 21 games6 points1 G · 5 A
    First roundMINMinnesota Wild4–1Second roundVANVancouver Canucks4–1Conference finalDETDetroit Red Wings4–2Stanley Cup FinalOTTOttawa Senators4–1
    The whole season and the playoff run2006-2007
  4. Season

    2007-2008

    Chris Kunitz scores 50 points

    ANAAnaheim Ducks
    Points
    50
    NHL#104
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    21
    NHL#87
    Assists
    29
    NHL#108
    P/GP
    0.61
    NHL#136
    +/-
    +8
    NHL#112
    PlayoffsEliminated by Dallas Stars
    6 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundDALDallas Stars2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2007-2008
  5. Season

    2008-2009

    Chris Kunitz scores 53 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    ANAAnaheim DucksPITPittsburgh Penguins
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    53
    NHL#88
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    23
    NHL#75
    Assists
    30
    NHL#110
    P/GP
    0.65
    NHL#123
    +/-
    +12
    NHL#76
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    24 games14 points1 G · 13 A
    First roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–2Second roundWSHWashington Capitals4–3Conference finalCARCarolina Hurricanes4–0Stanley Cup FinalDETDetroit Red Wings4–3
    The whole season and the playoff run2008-2009
  6. Season

    2009-2010

    Chris Kunitz scores 32 points

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Events
    32
    games missed
    Points
    32
    NHL#227
    Games
    50 of 82
    61%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#194
    Assists
    19
    NHL#231
    P/GP
    0.64
    NHL#114
    +/-
    +3
    NHL#207
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    13 games11 points4 G · 7 A
    First roundOTTOttawa Senators4–2Second roundMTLMontréal Canadiens3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2009-2010
  7. Season

    2010-2011

    Chris Kunitz scores 48 points

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Points
    48
    NHL#102
    Games
    66 of 82
    80%
    Goals
    23
    NHL#61
    Assists
    25
    NHL#152
    P/GP
    0.73
    NHL#75
    +/-
    +18
    NHL#35
    PlayoffsEliminated by Tampa Bay Lightning
    6 of 7 games1 points1 G · 0 A
    First roundTBLTampa Bay Lightning3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2010-2011
  8. Season

    2011-2012

    Chris Kunitz scores 61 points

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Events
    Career best
    His best assist season
    Points
    61
    NHL#49
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    26
    NHL#45
    Assists
    35
    NHL#59
    P/GP
    0.74
    NHL#67
    +/-
    +16
    NHL#48
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    6 games6 points2 G · 4 A
    First roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2011-2012
  9. Season

    2012-2013

    Chris Kunitz scores 52 points

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Points
    52
    NHL#7
    Games
    48 of 48
    100%
    Goals
    22
    NHL#8
    Assists
    30
    NHL#18
    P/GP
    1.08
    NHL#11
    +/-
    +30
    NHL#2
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    15 games10 points5 G · 5 A
    First roundNYINew York Islanders4–2Second roundOTTOttawa Senators4–1Conference finalBOSBoston Bruins0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2012-2013
  10. Season

    2013-2014

    Chris Kunitz scores 68 points — the best season of his career

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    68
    NHL#24
    Games
    78 of 82
    95%
    Goals
    35
    NHL#8
    Assists
    33
    NHL#67
    P/GP
    0.87
    NHL#26
    +/-
    +25
    NHL#21
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    13 games8 points3 G · 5 A
    First roundCBJColumbus Blue Jackets4–2Second roundNYRNew York Rangers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2013-2014
  11. Season

    2014-2015

    Chris Kunitz scores 40 points

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Points
    40
    NHL#149
    Games
    74 of 82
    90%
    Goals
    17
    NHL#118
    Assists
    23
    NHL#174
    P/GP
    0.54
    NHL#161
    +/-
    +2
    NHL#271
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    5 games3 points1 G · 2 A
    First roundNYRNew York Rangers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2014-2015
  12. Season

    2015-2016

    Chris Kunitz scores 40 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    40
    NHL#153
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    17
    NHL#121
    Assists
    23
    NHL#173
    P/GP
    0.50
    NHL#182
    +/-
    +29
    NHL#4
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    24 games12 points4 G · 8 A
    First roundNYRNew York Rangers4–1Second roundWSHWashington Capitals4–2Conference finalTBLTampa Bay Lightning4–3Stanley Cup FinalSJSSan Jose Sharks4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run2015-2016
  13. Season

    2016-2017

    Chris Kunitz scores 29 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    29
    NHL#246
    Games
    71 of 82
    87%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#276
    Assists
    20
    NHL#212
    P/GP
    0.41
    NHL#248
    +/-
    0
    NHL#355
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    20 of 25 games11 points2 G · 9 A
    First roundCBJColumbus Blue Jackets4–1Second roundWSHWashington Capitals4–3Conference finalOTTOttawa Senators4–3Stanley Cup FinalNSHNashville Predators4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run2016-2017
  14. Season

    2017-2018

    Chris Kunitz scores 29 points

    TBLTampa Bay Lightning
    Points
    29
    NHL#273
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#209
    Assists
    16
    NHL#302
    P/GP
    0.35
    NHL#333
    +/-
    +8
    NHL#145
    PlayoffsEliminated by Washington Capitals
    17 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundNJDNew Jersey Devils4–1Second roundBOSBoston Bruins4–1Conference finalWSHWashington Capitals3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2017-2018
  15. Season

    2018-2019

    Chris Kunitz's last season: 10 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    26
    games missed
    Points
    10
    NHL#541
    Games
    56 of 82
    68%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#422
    Assists
    5
    NHL#575
    P/GP
    0.18
    NHL#561
    +/-
    -7
    NHL#699
    The whole season2018-2019
  16. The career

    Chris Kunitz played his last NHL game in 2019

    The career ended after 15 seasons, the last of them with Chicago Blackhawks.