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NHL careerNYRBOSLast NHL game 1981

Jean Ratelle's NHL career

2× Lady Byng Memorial TrophyTed Lindsay AwardBill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Points
1225
Games
1184
Goals
474
Assists
751
P/GP
1.03
Plus/minus
+256

Centre Jean Ratelle played in the NHL. He played 17 seasons for 2 clubs, 1964-1981. That came to 1184 games and 1225 points, 474 goals and 751 assists.

Below: the whole of Jean Ratelle's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. NHL debut

    Jean Ratelle makes his NHL debut in 6–⁠3 win against Toronto Maple Leafs

    TORToronto Maple Leafs3–6NYRNew York Rangers

    Jean was 24 years old · Madison Square Garden III, USA

    First NHL assistFirst NHL point
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    Season

    1964-1965

    Jean Ratelle's first NHL season: 35 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Events
    16
    games missed
    Points
    35
    NHL#37
    Games
    54 of 70
    77%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#36
    Assists
    21
    NHL#35
    P/GP
    0.65
    NHL#27
    +/-
    -20
    NHL#141
    The whole season1964-1965
  2. Season

    1965-1966

    Jean Ratelle scores 51 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Points
    51
    NHL#18
    Games
    67 of 70
    96%
    Goals
    21
    NHL#22
    Assists
    30
    NHL#19
    P/GP
    0.76
    NHL#18
    +/-
    -11
    NHL#141
    The whole season1965-1966
  3. Season

    1966-1967

    Jean Ratelle plays only 41 games for 11 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Events
    29
    games missed
    Points
    11
    NHL#90
    Games
    41 of 70
    59%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#70
    Assists
    5
    NHL#95
    P/GP
    0.27
    NHL#83
    +/-
    -8
    NHL#122
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    4 games0 points
    QuarterfinalMTLMontréal Canadiens0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1966-1967
  4. Season

    1967-1968

    Jean Ratelle scores 78 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Points
    78
    NHL#4
    Games
    74 of 74
    100%
    Goals
    32
    NHL#7
    Assists
    46
    NHL#5
    P/GP
    1.05
    NHL#7
    +/-
    +23
    NHL#8
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    6 games4 points0 G · 4 A
    QuarterfinalCHIChicago Blackhawks2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1967-1968
  5. Season

    1968-1969

    Jean Ratelle scores 78 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Points
    78
    NHL#10
    Games
    75 of 76
    99%
    Goals
    32
    NHL#13
    Assists
    46
    NHL#11
    P/GP
    1.04
    NHL#11
    +/-
    +16
    NHL#41
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    4 games1 points1 G · 0 A
    QuarterfinalMTLMontréal Canadiens0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1968-1969
  6. Season

    1969-1970

    Jean Ratelle scores 74 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Points
    74
    NHL#6
    Games
    75 of 76
    99%
    Goals
    32
    NHL#11
    Assists
    42
    NHL#10
    P/GP
    0.99
    NHL#8
    +/-
    +7
    NHL#66
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    6 games4 points1 G · 3 A
    QuarterfinalBOSBoston Bruins2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1969-1970
  7. Season

    1970-1971

    Jean Ratelle scores 72 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Events
    Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
    Points
    72
    NHL#15
    Games
    78 of 78
    100%
    Goals
    26
    NHL#27
    Assists
    46
    NHL#14
    P/GP
    0.92
    NHL#18
    +/-
    +27
    NHL#22
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    13 games11 points2 G · 9 A
    QuarterfinalTORToronto Maple Leafs4–2SemifinalCHIChicago Blackhawks3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1970-1971
  8. Season

    1971-1972

    Jean Ratelle scores 109 points — the best season of his career

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Events
    Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
    Ted Lindsay Award
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    109
    NHL#3
    Games
    63 of 78
    81%
    Goals
    46
    NHL#5
    Assists
    63
    NHL#3
    P/GP
    1.73
    NHL#2
    +/-
    +61
    NHL#3
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    6 of 16 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    QuarterfinalMTLMontréal Canadiens4–2SemifinalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–0Stanley Cup FinalBOSBoston Bruins2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1971-1972
  9. Season

    1972-1973

    Jean Ratelle scores 94 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Points
    94
    NHL#6
    Games
    78 of 78
    100%
    Goals
    41
    NHL#6
    Assists
    53
    NHL#12
    P/GP
    1.21
    NHL#9
    +/-
    +24
    NHL#38
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    10 games9 points2 G · 7 A
    QuarterfinalBOSBoston Bruins4–1SemifinalCHIChicago Blackhawks1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1972-1973
  10. Season

    1973-1974

    Jean Ratelle scores 67 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Points
    67
    NHL#31
    Games
    68 of 78
    87%
    Goals
    28
    NHL#29
    Assists
    39
    NHL#31
    P/GP
    0.99
    NHL#23
    +/-
    +5
    NHL#106
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    13 games6 points2 G · 4 A
    QuarterfinalMTLMontréal Canadiens4–2SemifinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1973-1974
  11. Season

    1974-1975

    Jean Ratelle scores 91 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Points
    91
    NHL#12
    Games
    79 of 80
    99%
    Goals
    36
    NHL#16
    Assists
    55
    NHL#15
    P/GP
    1.15
    NHL#11
    +/-
    +1
    NHL#187
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    3 games6 points1 G · 5 A
    Preliminary roundNYINew York Islanders1–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1974-1975
  12. Season

    1975-1976

    Jean Ratelle scores 105 points

    NYRNew York RangersBOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
    Career best
    His best assist season
    Points
    105
    NHL#6
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    36
    NHL#17
    Assists
    69
    NHL#3
    P/GP
    1.31
    NHL#6
    +/-
    +20
    NHL#49
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    12 games16 points8 G · 8 A
    QuarterfinalLAKLos Angeles Kings4–3SemifinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1975-1976
  13. Season

    1976-1977

    Jean Ratelle scores 94 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    94
    NHL#7
    Games
    78 of 80
    98%
    Goals
    33
    NHL#15
    Assists
    61
    NHL#7
    P/GP
    1.21
    NHL#6
    +/-
    +18
    NHL#62
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    14 games17 points5 G · 12 A
    QuarterfinalLAKLos Angeles Kings4–2SemifinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–0Stanley Cup FinalMTLMontréal Canadiens0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1976-1977
  14. Season

    1977-1978

    Jean Ratelle scores 84 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    1,000
    career points
    400
    career goals
    Points
    84
    NHL#14
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    25
    NHL#47
    Assists
    59
    NHL#9
    P/GP
    1.05
    NHL#19
    +/-
    +48
    NHL#13
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    15 games10 points3 G · 7 A
    QuarterfinalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–0SemifinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–1Stanley Cup FinalMTLMontréal Canadiens2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1977-1978
  15. Season

    1978-1979

    Jean Ratelle scores 72 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    Points
    72
    NHL#31
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    27
    NHL#44
    Assists
    45
    NHL#24
    P/GP
    0.90
    NHL#44
    +/-
    +17
    NHL#56
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    11 games13 points7 G · 6 A
    QuarterfinalPITPittsburgh Penguins4–0SemifinalMTLMontréal Canadiens3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1978-1979
  16. Season

    1979-1980

    Jean Ratelle scores 73 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    73
    NHL#41
    Games
    67 of 80
    84%
    Goals
    28
    NHL#56
    Assists
    45
    NHL#33
    P/GP
    1.09
    NHL#25
    +/-
    +10
    NHL#98
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    3 of 10 games0 points
    Preliminary roundPITPittsburgh Penguins3–2QuarterfinalNYINew York Islanders1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1979-1980
  17. Season

    1980-1981

    Jean Ratelle's last season: 37 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    33
    games missed
    Points
    37
    NHL#190
    Games
    47 of 80
    59%
    Goals
    11
    NHL#216
    Assists
    26
    NHL#160
    P/GP
    0.79
    NHL#110
    +/-
    +18
    NHL#53
    PlayoffsEliminated by Minnesota North Stars
    3 games0 points
    Preliminary roundMNSMinnesota North Stars0–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1980-1981
  18. The career

    Jean Ratelle played his last NHL game in 1981

    The career ended after 17 seasons, the last of them with Boston Bruins.