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Craig Ludwig's NHL career

Points
222
Games
1256
Assists
184
Goals
38
Plus/minus
+84

Defenceman Craig Ludwig was drafted 61th overall by Montréal Canadiens in 1980. He played 17 seasons for 4 clubs, 1982-1999. That came to 1256 games and 222 points, 38 goals and 184 assists.

Below: the whole of Craig Ludwig's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1980 NHL Draft

    Craig Ludwig is drafted 61 overall by Montréal Canadiens

    MTLMontréal Canadiens
    Selected
    61 overall, round 3
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    9 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Roger Hagglund#138
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
    The full 1980 draft
  2. 2 years, 3 months and 25 days later · 3 seasons
    NHL debut

    Craig Ludwig makes his NHL debut in 2–⁠1 win against Hartford Whalers

    HFDHartford Whalers1–2MTLMontréal Canadiens

    Craig was 21 years old · Montreal Forum, Canada

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    Season

    1982-1983

    Craig Ludwig's first NHL season: 25 points

    MTLMontréal Canadiens
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    25
    NHL#267
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#492
    Assists
    25
    NHL#171
    P/GP
    0.31
    NHL#322
    +/-
    +7
    NHL#144
    PlayoffsEliminated by Buffalo Sabres
    3 games0 points
    First roundBUFBuffalo Sabres0–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1982-1983
  3. Season

    1983-1984

    Craig Ludwig scores 25 points — the best season of his career

    MTLMontréal Canadiens
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    25
    NHL#265
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    7
    NHL#272
    Assists
    18
    NHL#240
    P/GP
    0.31
    NHL#329
    +/-
    -9
    NHL#467
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    15 games3 points0 G · 3 A
    First roundBOSBoston Bruins3–0Second roundQUEQuebec Nordiques4–2Conference finalNYINew York Islanders2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1983-1984
  4. Season

    1984-1985

    Craig Ludwig scores 19 points

    MTLMontréal Canadiens
    Points
    19
    NHL#318
    Games
    72 of 80
    90%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#323
    Assists
    14
    NHL#294
    P/GP
    0.26
    NHL#360
    +/-
    +6
    NHL#147
    PlayoffsEliminated by Quebec Nordiques
    12 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundBOSBoston Bruins3–2Second roundQUEQuebec Nordiques3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1984-1985
  5. Season

    1985-1986

    Craig Ludwig scores 6 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    MTLMontréal Canadiens
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    6
    NHL#421
    Games
    69 of 80
    86%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#394
    Assists
    4
    NHL#418
    P/GP
    0.09
    NHL#428
    +/-
    +7
    NHL#135
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    20 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundBOSBoston Bruins3–0Second roundHFDHartford Whalers4–3Conference finalNYRNew York Rangers4–1Stanley Cup FinalCGYCalgary Flames4–1
    The whole season and the playoff run1985-1986
  6. Season

    1986-1987

    Craig Ludwig scores 16 points

    MTLMontréal Canadiens
    Points
    16
    NHL#325
    Games
    75 of 80
    94%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#343
    Assists
    12
    NHL#307
    P/GP
    0.21
    NHL#369
    +/-
    +3
    NHL#165
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    17 games5 points2 G · 3 A
    First roundBOSBoston Bruins4–0Second roundQUEQuebec Nordiques4–3Conference finalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1986-1987
  7. Season

    1987-1988

    Craig Ludwig scores 14 points

    MTLMontréal Canadiens
    Points
    14
    NHL#349
    Games
    74 of 80
    93%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#342
    Assists
    10
    NHL#331
    P/GP
    0.19
    NHL#382
    +/-
    +17
    NHL#49
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    11 games2 points1 G · 1 A
    First roundHFDHartford Whalers4–2Second roundBOSBoston Bruins1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1987-1988
  8. Season

    1988-1989

    Craig Ludwig scores 16 points

    MTLMontréal Canadiens
    Points
    16
    NHL#318
    Games
    74 of 80
    93%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#353
    Assists
    13
    NHL#294
    P/GP
    0.22
    NHL#369
    +/-
    +33
    NHL#13
    PlayoffsEliminated by Calgary Flames
    21 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundHFDHartford Whalers4–0Second roundBOSBoston Bruins4–1Conference finalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–2Stanley Cup FinalCGYCalgary Flames2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1988-1989
  9. Season

    1989-1990

    Craig Ludwig scores 16 points

    MTLMontréal Canadiens
    Points
    16
    NHL#316
    Games
    73 of 80
    91%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#436
    Assists
    15
    NHL#243
    P/GP
    0.22
    NHL#372
    +/-
    +24
    NHL#15
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    11 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundBUFBuffalo Sabres4–2Second roundBOSBoston Bruins1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1989-1990
  10. Season

    1990-1991

    Craig Ludwig scores 9 points

    NYINew York Islanders
    Points
    9
    NHL#396
    Games
    75 of 80
    94%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#452
    Assists
    8
    NHL#350
    P/GP
    0.12
    NHL#427
    +/-
    -24
    NHL#646
    The whole season1990-1991
  11. Season

    1991-1992

    Craig Ludwig scores 11 points

    MNSMinnesota North Stars
    Points
    11
    NHL#379
    Games
    73 of 80
    91%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#425
    Assists
    9
    NHL#344
    P/GP
    0.15
    NHL#414
    +/-
    0
    NHL#264
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    7 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundDETDetroit Red Wings3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1991-1992
  12. Season

    1992-1993

    Craig Ludwig scores 11 points

    MNSMinnesota North Stars
    Points
    11
    NHL#432
    Games
    78 of 84
    93%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#529
    Assists
    10
    NHL#374
    P/GP
    0.14
    NHL#470
    +/-
    +1
    NHL#269
    The whole season1992-1993
  13. Season

    1993-1994

    Craig Ludwig scores 14 points

    DALDallas Stars
    Points
    14
    NHL#406
    Games
    84 of 84
    100%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#534
    Assists
    13
    NHL#330
    P/GP
    0.17
    NHL#454
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#360
    PlayoffsEliminated by Vancouver Canucks
    9 games3 points0 G · 3 A
    First roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–0Second roundVANVancouver Canucks1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1993-1994
  14. Season

    1994-1995

    Craig Ludwig scores 9 points

    DALDallas Stars
    Points
    9
    NHL#363
    Games
    47 of 48
    98%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#388
    Assists
    7
    NHL#310
    P/GP
    0.19
    NHL#422
    +/-
    -6
    NHL#599
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    4 of 5 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundDETDetroit Red Wings1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1994-1995
  15. Season

    1995-1996

    Craig Ludwig scores 3 points

    DALDallas Stars
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    17
    games missed
    Points
    3
    NHL#581
    Games
    65 of 82
    79%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#539
    Assists
    2
    NHL#564
    P/GP
    0.05
    NHL#536
    +/-
    -17
    NHL#722
    The whole season1995-1996
  16. Season

    1996-1997

    Craig Ludwig scores 13 points

    DALDallas Stars
    Points
    13
    NHL#403
    Games
    77 of 82
    94%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#472
    Assists
    11
    NHL#350
    P/GP
    0.17
    NHL#468
    +/-
    +17
    NHL#43
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    7 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundEDMEdmonton Oilers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1996-1997
  17. Season

    1997-1998

    Craig Ludwig scores 7 points

    DALDallas Stars
    Points
    7
    NHL#478
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#598
    Assists
    7
    NHL#403
    P/GP
    0.09
    NHL#524
    +/-
    +21
    NHL#14
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    17 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundSJSSan Jose Sharks4–2Second roundEDMEdmonton Oilers4–1Conference finalDETDetroit Red Wings2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1997-1998
  18. Season

    1998-1999

    Craig Ludwig scores 8 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    DALDallas Stars
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    1,250
    NHL games
    Points
    8
    NHL#464
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#455
    Assists
    6
    NHL#446
    P/GP
    0.10
    NHL#519
    +/-
    +5
    NHL#160
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    23 games5 points1 G · 4 A
    First roundEDMEdmonton Oilers4–0Second roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–2Conference finalCOLColorado Avalanche4–3Stanley Cup FinalBUFBuffalo Sabres4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1998-1999
  19. The career

    Craig Ludwig played his last NHL game in 1999

    The career ended after 17 seasons, the last of them with Dallas Stars.