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Joe Nieuwendyk's NHL career

Conn Smythe TrophyKing Clancy Memorial TrophyCalder Memorial Trophy
Points
1126
Games
1257
Goals
564
Assists
562
P/GP
0.90
Plus/minus
+155

Centre Joe Nieuwendyk was drafted 27th overall by Calgary Flames in 1985. He played 20 seasons for 5 clubs, 1986-2006. That came to 1257 games and 1126 points, 564 goals and 562 assists.

Below: the whole of Joe Nieuwendyk's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1985 NHL Draft

    Joe Nieuwendyk is drafted 27 overall by Calgary Flames

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Selected
    27 overall, round 2
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    16 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Ulf Dahlen#7
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
    The full 1985 draft
  2. 1 year, 8 months and 23 days later · 2 seasons
    NHL debut

    Joe Nieuwendyk makes his NHL debut in 6–⁠3 win against Washington Capitals

    CGYCalgary Flames6–3WSHWashington Capitals

    Joe was 20 years old · Capital Centre, USA

    First NHL goalFirst NHL point
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    Season

    1986-1987

    Joe Nieuwendyk's first NHL season: 6 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    71
    games missed
    Points
    6
    NHL#430
    Games
    9 of 80
    11%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#325
    Assists
    1
    NHL#498
    P/GP
    0.67
    +/-
    0
    NHL#235
    PlayoffsEliminated by Winnipeg Jets
    6 games4 points2 G · 2 A
    First roundWINWinnipeg Jets2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1986-1987
  3. Season

    1987-1988

    Joe Nieuwendyk scores 51 goals — his best goal-scoring season

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    Calder Memorial Trophy
    Career best
    His best goal-scoring season
    Points
    92
    NHL#16
    Games
    75 of 80
    94%
    Goals
    51
    NHL#5
    Assists
    41
    NHL#52
    P/GP
    1.23
    NHL#15
    +/-
    +20
    NHL#38
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    8 of 9 games7 points3 G · 4 A
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings4–1Second roundEDMEdmonton Oilers0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1987-1988
  4. Season

    1988-1989

    Joe Nieuwendyk scores 82 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Career best
    His best goal-scoring season
    Points
    82
    NHL#31
    Games
    77 of 80
    96%
    Goals
    51
    NHL#5
    Assists
    31
    NHL#112
    P/GP
    1.06
    NHL#37
    +/-
    +26
    NHL#21
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    22 games14 points10 G · 4 A
    First roundVANVancouver Canucks4–3Second roundLAKLos Angeles Kings4–0Conference finalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–1Stanley Cup FinalMTLMontréal Canadiens4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1988-1989
  5. Season

    1989-1990

    Joe Nieuwendyk scores 95 points — the best season of his career

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    95
    NHL#16
    Games
    79 of 80
    99%
    Goals
    45
    NHL#9
    Assists
    50
    NHL#29
    P/GP
    1.20
    NHL#21
    +/-
    +32
    NHL#6
    PlayoffsEliminated by Los Angeles Kings
    6 games10 points4 G · 6 A
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1989-1990
  6. Season

    1990-1991

    Joe Nieuwendyk scores 85 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Points
    85
    NHL#22
    Games
    79 of 80
    99%
    Goals
    45
    NHL#7
    Assists
    40
    NHL#54
    P/GP
    1.08
    NHL#24
    +/-
    +19
    NHL#30
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    7 games5 points4 G · 1 A
    First roundEDMEdmonton Oilers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1990-1991
  7. Season

    1991-1992

    Joe Nieuwendyk scores 56 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Points
    56
    NHL#95
    Games
    69 of 80
    86%
    Goals
    22
    NHL#85
    Assists
    34
    NHL#90
    P/GP
    0.81
    NHL#85
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#328
    The whole season1991-1992
  8. Season

    1992-1993

    Joe Nieuwendyk scores 75 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Points
    75
    NHL#67
    Games
    79 of 84
    94%
    Goals
    38
    NHL#28
    Assists
    37
    NHL#106
    P/GP
    0.95
    NHL#75
    +/-
    +9
    NHL#120
    PlayoffsEliminated by Los Angeles Kings
    6 games9 points3 G · 6 A
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1992-1993
  9. Season

    1993-1994

    Joe Nieuwendyk scores 75 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    20
    games missed
    Points
    75
    NHL#45
    Games
    64 of 84
    76%
    Goals
    36
    NHL#30
    Assists
    39
    NHL#69
    P/GP
    1.17
    NHL#21
    +/-
    +19
    NHL#49
    PlayoffsEliminated by Vancouver Canucks
    6 of 7 games4 points2 G · 2 A
    First roundVANVancouver Canucks3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1993-1994
  10. Season

    1994-1995

    Joe Nieuwendyk scores 50 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    King Clancy Memorial Trophy
    Points
    50
    NHL#14
    Games
    46 of 48
    96%
    Goals
    21
    NHL#23
    Assists
    29
    NHL#22
    P/GP
    1.09
    NHL#14
    +/-
    +11
    NHL#52
    PlayoffsEliminated by San Jose Sharks
    5 of 7 games7 points4 G · 3 A
    First roundSJSSan Jose Sharks3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1994-1995
  11. Season

    1995-1996

    Joe Nieuwendyk scores 32 points

    DALDallas Stars
    Events
    30
    games missed
    Points
    32
    NHL#205
    Games
    52 of 82
    63%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#174
    Assists
    18
    NHL#232
    P/GP
    0.62
    NHL#148
    +/-
    -17
    NHL#722
    The whole season1995-1996
  12. Season

    1996-1997

    Joe Nieuwendyk scores 51 points

    DALDallas Stars
    Points
    51
    NHL#84
    Games
    66 of 82
    80%
    Goals
    30
    NHL#29
    Assists
    21
    NHL#174
    P/GP
    0.77
    NHL#59
    +/-
    -5
    NHL#534
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    7 games4 points2 G · 2 A
    First roundEDMEdmonton Oilers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1996-1997
  13. Season

    1997-1998

    Joe Nieuwendyk scores 69 points

    DALDallas Stars
    Points
    69
    NHL#22
    Games
    73 of 82
    89%
    Goals
    39
    NHL#7
    Assists
    30
    NHL#70
    P/GP
    0.95
    NHL#19
    +/-
    +16
    NHL#34
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    1 of 17 games1 points1 G · 0 A
    First roundSJSSan Jose Sharks4–2Second roundEDMEdmonton Oilers4–1Conference finalDETDetroit Red Wings2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1997-1998
  14. Season

    1998-1999

    Joe Nieuwendyk scores 55 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    DALDallas Stars
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Conn Smythe Trophy
    400
    career goals
    Points
    55
    NHL#56
    Games
    67 of 82
    82%
    Goals
    28
    NHL#33
    Assists
    27
    NHL#99
    P/GP
    0.82
    NHL#36
    +/-
    +11
    NHL#82
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    23 games21 points11 G · 10 A
    First roundEDMEdmonton Oilers4–0Second roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–2Conference finalCOLColorado Avalanche4–3Stanley Cup FinalBUFBuffalo Sabres4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1998-1999
  15. Season

    1999-2000

    Joe Nieuwendyk plays only 48 games for 34 points

    DALDallas Stars
    Events
    34
    games missed
    Points
    34
    NHL#183
    Games
    48 of 82
    59%
    Goals
    15
    NHL#143
    Assists
    19
    NHL#222
    P/GP
    0.71
    NHL#77
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#407
    PlayoffsEliminated by New Jersey Devils
    23 games10 points7 G · 3 A
    First roundEDMEdmonton Oilers4–1Second roundSJSSan Jose Sharks4–1Conference finalCOLColorado Avalanche4–3Stanley Cup FinalNJDNew Jersey Devils2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1999-2000
  16. Season

    2000-2001

    Joe Nieuwendyk scores 52 points

    DALDallas Stars
    Points
    52
    NHL#92
    Games
    69 of 82
    84%
    Goals
    29
    NHL#45
    Assists
    23
    NHL#170
    P/GP
    0.75
    NHL#84
    +/-
    +5
    NHL#173
    PlayoffsEliminated by St. Louis Blues
    7 of 10 games4 points4 G · 0 A
    First roundEDMEdmonton Oilers4–2Second roundSTLSt. Louis Blues0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2000-2001
  17. Season

    2001-2002

    Joe Nieuwendyk scores 58 points

    DALDallas StarsNJDNew Jersey Devils
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    Points
    58
    NHL#62
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    25
    NHL#49
    Assists
    33
    NHL#71
    P/GP
    0.72
    NHL#74
    +/-
    0
    NHL#332
    PlayoffsEliminated by Carolina Hurricanes
    5 of 6 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundCARCarolina Hurricanes2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2001-2002
  18. Season

    2002-2003

    Joe Nieuwendyk scores 45 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    500
    career goals
    1,000
    career points
    Points
    45
    NHL#117
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    17
    NHL#122
    Assists
    28
    NHL#123
    P/GP
    0.56
    NHL#145
    +/-
    +10
    NHL#104
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    17 of 24 games9 points3 G · 6 A
    First roundBOSBoston Bruins4–1Second roundTBLTampa Bay Lightning4–1Conference finalOTTOttawa Senators4–3Stanley Cup FinalANAAnaheim Ducks4–3
    The whole season and the playoff run2002-2003
  19. Season

    2003-2004

    Joe Nieuwendyk scores 50 points

    TORToronto Maple Leafs
    Events
    18
    games missed
    Points
    50
    NHL#79
    Games
    64 of 82
    78%
    Goals
    22
    NHL#55
    Assists
    28
    NHL#102
    P/GP
    0.78
    NHL#46
    +/-
    +7
    NHL#169
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    9 of 13 games6 points6 G · 0 A
    First roundOTTOttawa Senators4–3Second roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2003-2004
  20. Season

    2005-2006

    Joe Nieuwendyk scores 56 points

    FLAFlorida Panthers
    Events
    17
    games missed
    Points
    56
    NHL#96
    Games
    65 of 82
    79%
    Goals
    26
    NHL#64
    Assists
    30
    NHL#134
    P/GP
    0.86
    NHL#67
    +/-
    -2
    NHL#491
    The whole season2005-2006
  21. Season

    2006-2007

    Joe Nieuwendyk's last season: 8 points

    FLAFlorida Panthers
    Events
    1,250
    NHL games
    67
    games missed
    Points
    8
    NHL#542
    Games
    15 of 82
    18%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#389
    Assists
    3
    NHL#598
    P/GP
    0.53
    +/-
    -4
    NHL#577
    The whole season2006-2007
  22. The career

    Joe Nieuwendyk played his last NHL game in 2006

    The career ended after 20 seasons, the last of them with Florida Panthers.