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Jimmy Watson's NHL career

Points
186
Games
613
Assists
148
Goals
38
Plus/minus
+295

Defenceman Jimmy Watson was drafted 39th overall by Philadelphia Flyers in 1972. He played 10 seasons, all of them for Philadelphia Flyers, 1972-1982. That came to 613 games and 186 points, 38 goals and 148 assists.

Below: the whole of Jimmy Watson's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. NHL debut

    Jimmy Watson makes his NHL debut in 5–⁠3 win against St. Louis Blues

    PHIPhiladelphia Flyers5–3STLSt. Louis Blues

    Jimmy was 20 years old · St. Louis Arena, USA

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    Season

    1972-1973

    Jimmy Watson's first NHL season: 1 points

    PHIPhiladelphia Flyers
    Events
    74
    games missed
    Points
    1
    NHL#316
    Games
    4 of 78
    5%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#305
    Assists
    1
    NHL#304
    P/GP
    0.25
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#176
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    2 of 11 games0 points
    QuarterfinalMNSMinnesota North Stars4–2SemifinalMTLMontréal Canadiens1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1972-1973
  2. Season

    1973-1974

    Jimmy Watson scores 20 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    PHIPhiladelphia Flyers
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    20
    NHL#197
    Games
    78 of 78
    100%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#256
    Assists
    18
    NHL#153
    P/GP
    0.26
    NHL#232
    +/-
    +33
    NHL#15
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    17 games3 points1 G · 2 A
    QuarterfinalAFMAtlanta Flames4–0SemifinalNYRNew York Rangers4–3Stanley Cup FinalBOSBoston Bruins4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1973-1974
  3. Season

    1974-1975

    Jimmy Watson scores 25 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    PHIPhiladelphia Flyers
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    25
    NHL#217
    Games
    68 of 80
    85%
    Goals
    7
    NHL#218
    Assists
    18
    NHL#191
    P/GP
    0.37
    NHL#224
    +/-
    +41
    NHL#15
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    17 games9 points1 G · 8 A
    QuarterfinalTORToronto Maple Leafs4–0SemifinalNYINew York Islanders4–3Stanley Cup FinalBUFBuffalo Sabres4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1974-1975
  4. Season

    1975-1976

    Jimmy Watson scores 36 points — the best season of his career

    PHIPhiladelphia Flyers
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    36
    NHL#150
    Games
    79 of 80
    99%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#288
    Assists
    34
    NHL#69
    P/GP
    0.46
    NHL#178
    +/-
    +66
    NHL#7
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    16 games9 points1 G · 8 A
    QuarterfinalTORToronto Maple Leafs4–3SemifinalBOSBoston Bruins4–1Stanley Cup FinalMTLMontréal Canadiens0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1975-1976
  5. Season

    1976-1977

    Jimmy Watson scores 26 points

    PHIPhiladelphia Flyers
    Points
    26
    NHL#202
    Games
    71 of 80
    89%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#287
    Assists
    23
    NHL#131
    P/GP
    0.37
    NHL#225
    +/-
    +34
    NHL#26
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    10 games3 points1 G · 2 A
    QuarterfinalTORToronto Maple Leafs4–2SemifinalBOSBoston Bruins0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1976-1977
  6. Season

    1977-1978

    Jimmy Watson scores 17 points

    PHIPhiladelphia Flyers
    Points
    17
    NHL#261
    Games
    71 of 80
    89%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#237
    Assists
    12
    NHL#249
    P/GP
    0.24
    NHL#284
    +/-
    +33
    NHL#33
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    12 games8 points1 G · 7 A
    Preliminary roundCLRColorado Rockies2–0QuarterfinalBUFBuffalo Sabres4–1SemifinalBOSBoston Bruins1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1977-1978
  7. Season

    1978-1979

    Jimmy Watson scores 9 goals — his best goal-scoring season

    PHIPhiladelphia Flyers
    Events
    Career best
    His best goal-scoring season
    Points
    22
    NHL#222
    Games
    77 of 80
    96%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#183
    Assists
    13
    NHL#228
    P/GP
    0.29
    NHL#261
    +/-
    +11
    NHL#86
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    8 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    Preliminary roundVANVancouver Canucks2–1QuarterfinalNYRNew York Rangers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1978-1979
  8. Season

    1979-1980

    Jimmy Watson scores 23 points

    PHIPhiladelphia Flyers
    Points
    23
    NHL#249
    Games
    71 of 80
    89%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#292
    Assists
    18
    NHL#218
    P/GP
    0.32
    NHL#290
    +/-
    +52
    NHL#2
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    15 of 19 games4 points0 G · 4 A
    Preliminary roundEDMEdmonton Oilers3–0QuarterfinalNYRNew York Rangers4–1SemifinalMNSMinnesota North Stars4–1Stanley Cup FinalNYINew York Islanders2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1979-1980
  9. Season

    1980-1981

    Jimmy Watson plays only 18 games for 4 points

    PHIPhiladelphia Flyers
    Events
    62
    games missed
    Points
    4
    NHL#447
    Games
    18 of 80
    23%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#390
    Assists
    2
    NHL#456
    P/GP
    0.22
    +/-
    +14
    NHL#72
    PlayoffsEliminated by Calgary Flames
    0 of 12 games0 points
    Preliminary roundQUEQuebec Nordiques3–2QuarterfinalCGYCalgary Flames3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1980-1981
  10. Season

    1981-1982

    Jimmy Watson's last season: 12 points

    PHIPhiladelphia Flyers
    Points
    12
    NHL#378
    Games
    76 of 80
    95%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#361
    Assists
    9
    NHL#361
    P/GP
    0.16
    NHL#411
    +/-
    +12
    NHL#88
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    4 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundNYRNew York Rangers1–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1981-1982
  11. The career

    Jimmy Watson played his last NHL game in 1982

    The career ended after 10 seasons with Philadelphia Flyers.