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NHL careerQUECOLLast NHL game 2008
Points
1641
Games
1378
Goals
625
Assists
1016
P/GP
1.19
Plus/minus
+30

Centre Joe Sakic was drafted 15th overall by Quebec Nordiques in 1987. He played 20 seasons for 2 clubs, 1988-2008. That came to 1378 games and 1641 points, 625 goals and 1016 assists.

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

Every season
  1. 1987 NHL Draft

    Joe Sakic is drafted 15 overall by Quebec Nordiques

    Selected
    15 overall, round 1
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    15 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
  2. 1 year, 3 months and 23 days later · 2 seasons
    NHL debut

    Joe Sakic makes his NHL debut in 5–⁠2 win against Hartford Whalers

    Joe was 19 years old · Hartford Civic Center, USA

    First NHL assistFirst NHL point

    Swedes on the ice: Tommy Albelin and Ulf Samuelsson.

    Season

    1988-1989

    Joe Sakic's first NHL season: 62 points

    Points
    62
    NHL#79
    Games
    70 of 80
    88%
    Goals
    23
    NHL#90
    Assists
    39
    NHL#71
    P/GP
    0.89
    NHL#79
    +/-
    -36
    NHL#661
    The whole season1988-1989
  3. Season

    1989-1990

    Joe Sakic scores 102 points

    Points
    102
    NHL#10
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    39
    NHL#22
    Assists
    63
    NHL#12
    P/GP
    1.27
    NHL#13
    +/-
    -40
    NHL#651
    The whole season1989-1990
  4. Season

    1990-1991

    Joe Sakic scores 109 points

    Points
    109
    NHL#6
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    48
    NHL#6
    Assists
    61
    NHL#11
    P/GP
    1.36
    NHL#6
    +/-
    -26
    NHL#651
    The whole season1990-1991
  5. Season

    1991-1992

    Joe Sakic scores 94 points

    Points
    94
    NHL#14
    Games
    69 of 80
    86%
    Goals
    29
    NHL#53
    Assists
    65
    NHL#9
    P/GP
    1.36
    NHL#6
    +/-
    +5
    NHL#163
    The whole season1991-1992
  6. Season

    1992-1993

    Joe Sakic scores 105 points

    Points
    105
    NHL#17
    Games
    78 of 84
    93%
    Goals
    48
    NHL#15
    Assists
    57
    NHL#30
    P/GP
    1.35
    NHL#16
    +/-
    -3
    NHL#451
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    6 games6 points3 G · 3 A
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1992-1993
  7. Season

    1993-1994

    Joe Sakic scores 92 points

    Points
    92
    NHL#19
    Games
    84 of 84
    100%
    Goals
    28
    NHL#58
    Assists
    64
    NHL#11
    P/GP
    1.10
    NHL#31
    +/-
    -8
    NHL#633
    The whole season1993-1994
  8. Season

    1994-1995

    Joe Sakic scores 62 points

    Points
    62
    NHL#4
    Games
    47 of 48
    98%
    Goals
    19
    NHL#29
    Assists
    43
    NHL#3
    P/GP
    1.32
    NHL#5
    +/-
    +7
    NHL#92
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    6 games5 points4 G · 1 A
    First roundNYRNew York Rangers2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1994-1995
  9. Season

    1995-1996

    Joe Sakic scores 120 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Conn Smythe Trophy
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    120
    NHL#3
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    51
    NHL#5
    Assists
    69
    NHL#8
    P/GP
    1.46
    NHL#5
    +/-
    +14
    NHL#67
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    22 games34 points18 G · 16 A
    First roundVANVancouver Canucks4–2Second roundCHIChicago Blackhawks4–2Conference finalDETDetroit Red Wings4–2Stanley Cup FinalFLAFlorida Panthers4–0
    The whole season and the playoff run1995-1996
  10. Season

    1996-1997

    Joe Sakic scores 74 points

    Events
    17
    games missed
    Points
    74
    NHL#29
    Games
    65 of 82
    79%
    Goals
    22
    NHL#76
    Assists
    52
    NHL#16
    P/GP
    1.14
    NHL#11
    +/-
    -10
    NHL#653
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    17 games25 points8 G · 17 A
    First roundCHIChicago Blackhawks4–2Second roundEDMEdmonton Oilers4–1Conference finalDETDetroit Red Wings2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1996-1997
  11. Season

    1997-1998

    Joe Sakic scores 63 points

    Events
    18
    games missed
    Points
    63
    NHL#32
    Games
    64 of 82
    78%
    Goals
    27
    NHL#27
    Assists
    36
    NHL#45
    P/GP
    0.98
    NHL#16
    +/-
    0
    NHL#299
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    6 of 7 games5 points2 G · 3 A
    First roundEDMEdmonton Oilers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1997-1998
  12. Season

    1998-1999

    Joe Sakic scores 96 points

    Points
    96
    NHL#5
    Games
    73 of 82
    89%
    Goals
    41
    NHL#6
    Assists
    55
    NHL#5
    P/GP
    1.32
    NHL#3
    +/-
    +23
    NHL#16
    PlayoffsEliminated by Dallas Stars
    19 games19 points6 G · 13 A
    First roundSJSSan Jose Sharks4–2Second roundDETDetroit Red Wings4–2Conference finalDALDallas Stars3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1998-1999
  13. Season

    1999-2000

    Joe Sakic scores 81 points

    Events
    1,000
    career points
    400
    career goals
    22
    games missed
    Points
    81
    NHL#8
    Games
    60 of 82
    73%
    Goals
    28
    NHL#26
    Assists
    53
    NHL#4
    P/GP
    1.35
    NHL#2
    +/-
    +30
    NHL#4
    PlayoffsEliminated by Dallas Stars
    17 games9 points2 G · 7 A
    First roundPHXPhoenix Coyotes4–1Second roundDETDetroit Red Wings4–1Conference finalDALDallas Stars3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1999-2000
  14. Season

    2000-2001

    Joe Sakic scores 118 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Hart Memorial Trophy
    Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
    Ted Lindsay Award
    Career best
    His best goal-scoring season
    Points
    118
    NHL#2
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    54
    NHL#2
    Assists
    64
    NHL#5
    P/GP
    1.44
    NHL#3
    +/-
    +45
    NHL#1
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    21 of 23 games26 points13 G · 13 A
    First roundVANVancouver Canucks4–0Second roundLAKLos Angeles Kings4–3Conference finalSTLSt. Louis Blues4–1Stanley Cup FinalNJDNew Jersey Devils4–3
    The whole season and the playoff run2000-2001
  15. Season

    2001-2002

    Joe Sakic scores 79 points

    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    1,250
    career points
    Points
    79
    NHL#5
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    26
    NHL#45
    Assists
    53
    NHL#3
    P/GP
    0.96
    NHL#14
    +/-
    +12
    NHL#83
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    21 games19 points9 G · 10 A
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings4–3Second roundSJSSan Jose Sharks4–3Conference finalDETDetroit Red Wings3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2001-2002
  16. Season

    2002-2003

    Joe Sakic scores 58 points

    Events
    500
    career goals
    24
    games missed
    Points
    58
    NHL#61
    Games
    58 of 82
    71%
    Goals
    26
    NHL#45
    Assists
    32
    NHL#83
    P/GP
    1.00
    NHL#15
    +/-
    +4
    NHL#201
    PlayoffsEliminated by Minnesota Wild
    7 games9 points6 G · 3 A
    First roundMINMinnesota Wild3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2002-2003
  17. Season

    2003-2004

    Joe Sakic scores 87 points

    Points
    87
    NHL#2
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    33
    NHL#10
    Assists
    54
    NHL#4
    P/GP
    1.07
    NHL#8
    +/-
    +11
    NHL#110
    PlayoffsEliminated by San Jose Sharks
    11 games12 points7 G · 5 A
    First roundDALDallas Stars4–1Second roundSJSSan Jose Sharks2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2003-2004
  18. Season

    2005-2006

    Joe Sakic scores 87 points

    Points
    87
    NHL#17
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    32
    NHL#28
    Assists
    55
    NHL#16
    P/GP
    1.06
    NHL#27
    +/-
    +10
    NHL#85
    PlayoffsEliminated by Anaheim Ducks
    9 games9 points4 G · 5 A
    First roundDALDallas Stars4–1Second roundANAAnaheim Ducks0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2005-2006
  19. Season

    2006-2007

    Joe Sakic scores 100 points

    Events
    NHL Foundation Player Award
    1,500
    career points
    1,250
    NHL games
    600
    career goals
    Points
    100
    NHL#6
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    36
    NHL#16
    Assists
    64
    NHL#6
    P/GP
    1.22
    NHL#8
    +/-
    +2
    NHL#252
    The whole season2006-2007
  20. Season

    2007-2008

    Joe Sakic plays only 44 games for 40 points

    Events
    1,000
    career assists
    38
    games missed
    Points
    40
    NHL#149
    Games
    44 of 82
    54%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#179
    Assists
    27
    NHL#130
    P/GP
    0.91
    NHL#37
    +/-
    -4
    NHL#586
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    10 games10 points2 G · 8 A
    First roundMINMinnesota Wild4–2Second roundDETDetroit Red Wings0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2007-2008
  21. Season

    2008-2009

    Joe Sakic's last season: 12 points

    Events
    67
    games missed
    Points
    12
    NHL#472
    Games
    15 of 82
    18%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#524
    Assists
    10
    NHL#419
    P/GP
    0.80
    +/-
    -6
    NHL#675
    The whole season2008-2009
  22. The career

    Joe Sakic played his last NHL game in 2008

    The career ended after 20 seasons, the last of them with Colorado Avalanche.