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Jim Playfair's 1983-1984 season

Points
2
NHL#509
Goals
1
NHL#458
Assists
1
NHL#512
Plus/minus
+4
NHL#156
Games
2
2%
2% of 80

Defenceman Jim Playfair was 19 years old when the 1983-1984 season began, his 1st in the NHL, and played it for Edmonton Oilers. He played 2 of a possible 80 games and scored 1 goals and 1 assists for 2 points, 1.00 points per game.

Below: the whole season, game by game.

1983-1984Playoffs
  1. A late start

    Jim Playfair's season starts in game 21 of 80

    Edmonton Oilers have played 20 games20 of 80 without him
    NHL debut

    Jim Playfair makes his NHL debut in 13–⁠4 win against New Jersey Devils

    NJDNew Jersey Devils4–13EDMEdmonton Oilers

    Jim was 19 years old · Northlands Coliseum, Canada

    His first NHL game
    1
    Goals
    1
    Assists
    2
    Points
    +3
    +/-
    First NHL assistFirst NHL goalFirst NHL point

    Swedes on the ice: Willy Lindström.

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    • The game
      NJD4–13EDM
      W
      game 21/801
      His night
      +2P+1G+1A
      +3+/-1SOG
      +2 points
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    • Checkpoint

      1/2 into the season

      Game 40 of 801 of 40 played
      2
      points
      NHL#447
      1
      goals
      NHL#374
      1
      assists
      NHL#448
      +3
      +/-
      NHL#54
      EDM
      29-7-0W-L-OT62Points
      1st in the whole NHL
    Milestone

    Jim Playfair records his first NHL assist

    in the game against New Jersey Devils · November 19

    Milestone

    Jim Playfair scores his first NHL goal

    in the game against New Jersey Devils · November 19

    • The game
      MNS8–12EDM
      W
      game 41/802
      His night
      No points
      +1+/-1SOG
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    The season in numbers

    Jim Playfair closes the 1983-1984 season with 2 points

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Points
    2
    NHL#509
    Games
    2of 80
    3%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#458
    Assists
    1
    NHL#512
    P/GP
    1.00
    +/-
    +4
    NHL#156
    Events
    1
    career best in goals
    1
    First NHL point
    1
    First NHL goal
    1
    First NHL assist
    3 months later
    Playoffs

    Edmonton Oilers are in the playoffs

    First round

    Edmonton Oilers meet Winnipeg Jets

    EDMvsWIN
    Swedes on Edmonton Oilers
    Swedes on Winnipeg Jets
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    3 days later
    First round

    Edmonton Oilers knock Winnipeg Jets out 3–0

    EDM3–0WIN
    Advance
    He did not play in this round
    5 days later
    Second round

    Edmonton Oilers meet Calgary Flames

    EDMvsCGY
    Swedes on Edmonton Oilers
    Swedes on Calgary Flames
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    10 days later
    Second round

    Edmonton Oilers knock Calgary Flames out 4–3

    EDM4–3CGY
    Advance
    He did not play in this round
    2 days later
    Conference final

    Edmonton Oilers meet Minnesota North Stars

    EDMvsMNS
    Swedes on Edmonton Oilers
    Swedes on Minnesota North Stars
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    7 days later
    Conference final

    Edmonton Oilers knock Minnesota North Stars out 4–0

    EDM4–0MNS
    Advance
    He did not play in this round
    9 days later
    Stanley Cup Final

    Edmonton Oilers play the Stanley Cup Final against New York Islanders

    EDMvsNYI
    Swedes on Edmonton Oilers
    Swedes on New York Islanders
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    9 days later
    Stanley Cup Champions

    Edmonton Oilers

    beat New York Islanders 4–1 in the final

    He did not play in this round