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Joe Thornton's NHL career

Art Ross TrophyHart Memorial Trophy
Points
1539
Games
1714
Goals
430
Assists
1109
P/GP
0.90
Plus/minus
+182

Centre Joe Thornton was drafted 1th overall by Boston Bruins in 1997. He played 24 seasons for 4 clubs, 1997-2022. That came to 1714 games and 1539 points, 430 goals and 1109 assists.

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

Every season
  1. 1997 NHL Draft

    Joe Thornton is drafted 1 overall by Boston Bruins

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Selected
    1 overall, round 1
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    15 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Michael Holmqvist#18
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
    The full 1997 draft
  2. 3 months and 17 days later · 1 season
    NHL debut

    Joe Thornton makes his NHL debut

    BOSBoston Bruins3–2PHXPhoenix Coyotes

    Joe was 18 years old · America West Arena, USA

    Other Swedes on the ice: Mattias Timander and Per-Johan Axelsson.

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    Season

    1997-1998

    Joe Thornton's first NHL season: 7 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    27
    games missed
    Points
    7
    NHL#478
    Games
    55 of 82
    67%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#407
    Assists
    4
    NHL#484
    P/GP
    0.13
    NHL#481
    +/-
    -6
    NHL#594
    PlayoffsEliminated by Washington Capitals
    0 of 6 games0 points
    First roundWSHWashington Capitals2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1997-1998
  3. Season

    1998-1999

    Joe Thornton scores 41 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    41
    NHL#130
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    16
    NHL#112
    Assists
    25
    NHL#123
    P/GP
    0.51
    NHL#168
    +/-
    +3
    NHL#208
    PlayoffsEliminated by Buffalo Sabres
    0 of 12 games0 points
    First roundCARCarolina Hurricanes4–2Second roundBUFBuffalo Sabres2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1998-1999
  4. Season

    1999-2000

    Joe Thornton scores 60 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    60
    NHL#51
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    23
    NHL#60
    Assists
    37
    NHL#47
    P/GP
    0.74
    NHL#69
    +/-
    -5
    NHL#602
    The whole season1999-2000
  5. Season

    2000-2001

    Joe Thornton scores 37 goals — his best goal-scoring season

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    Career best
    His best goal-scoring season
    Points
    71
    NHL#43
    Games
    72 of 82
    88%
    Goals
    37
    NHL#16
    Assists
    34
    NHL#84
    P/GP
    0.99
    NHL#36
    +/-
    -4
    NHL#598
    The whole season2000-2001
  6. Season

    2001-2002

    Joe Thornton scores 68 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    68
    NHL#28
    Games
    66 of 82
    80%
    Goals
    22
    NHL#69
    Assists
    46
    NHL#12
    P/GP
    1.03
    NHL#6
    +/-
    +7
    NHL#153
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    0 of 6 games0 points
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2001-2002
  7. Season

    2002-2003

    Joe Thornton scores 101 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    101
    NHL#3
    Games
    77 of 82
    94%
    Goals
    36
    NHL#12
    Assists
    65
    NHL#2
    P/GP
    1.31
    NHL#3
    +/-
    +12
    NHL#82
    PlayoffsEliminated by New Jersey Devils
    0 of 5 games0 points
    First roundNJDNew Jersey Devils1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2002-2003
  8. Season

    2003-2004

    Joe Thornton scores 73 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    73
    NHL#16
    Games
    77 of 82
    94%
    Goals
    23
    NHL#49
    Assists
    50
    NHL#8
    P/GP
    0.95
    NHL#17
    +/-
    +18
    NHL#38
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    0 of 7 games0 points
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2003-2004
  9. Season

    2005-2006

    Joe Thornton scores 125 points — the best season of his career

    BOSBoston BruinsSJSSan Jose Sharks
    Events
    Art Ross Trophy
    Hart Memorial Trophy
    NHL leader
    points
    NHL leader
    assists
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    125
    NHL#1
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    29
    NHL#48
    Assists
    96
    NHL#1
    P/GP
    1.54
    NHL#1
    +/-
    +31
    NHL#6
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    0 of 11 games0 points
    First roundNSHNashville Predators4–1Second roundEDMEdmonton Oilers2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2005-2006
  10. Season

    2006-2007

    Joe Thornton scores 114 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Events
    NHL leader
    assists
    Points
    114
    NHL#2
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    22
    NHL#87
    Assists
    92
    NHL#1
    P/GP
    1.39
    NHL#2
    +/-
    +24
    NHL#21
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    0 of 11 games0 points
    First roundNSHNashville Predators4–1Second roundDETDetroit Red Wings2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2006-2007
  11. Season

    2007-2008

    Joe Thornton scores 96 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Events
    NHL leader
    assists
    Points
    96
    NHL#5
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    29
    NHL#29
    Assists
    67
    NHL#1
    P/GP
    1.17
    NHL#9
    +/-
    +18
    NHL#29
    PlayoffsEliminated by Dallas Stars
    0 of 13 games0 points
    First roundCGYCalgary Flames4–3Second roundDALDallas Stars2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2007-2008
  12. Season

    2008-2009

    Joe Thornton scores 86 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Points
    86
    NHL#11
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    25
    NHL#60
    Assists
    61
    NHL#7
    P/GP
    1.05
    NHL#13
    +/-
    +16
    NHL#49
    PlayoffsEliminated by Anaheim Ducks
    0 of 6 games0 points
    First roundANAAnaheim Ducks2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2008-2009
  13. Season

    2009-2010

    Joe Thornton scores 89 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Points
    89
    NHL#8
    Games
    79 of 82
    96%
    Goals
    20
    NHL#98
    Assists
    69
    NHL#2
    P/GP
    1.13
    NHL#12
    +/-
    +17
    NHL#36
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    0 of 15 games0 points
    First roundCOLColorado Avalanche4–2Second roundDETDetroit Red Wings4–1Conference finalCHIChicago Blackhawks0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2009-2010
  14. Season

    2010-2011

    Joe Thornton scores 70 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Events
    1,000
    career points
    Points
    70
    NHL#24
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    21
    NHL#84
    Assists
    49
    NHL#10
    P/GP
    0.88
    NHL#31
    +/-
    +4
    NHL#197
    PlayoffsEliminated by Vancouver Canucks
    0 of 18 games0 points
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings4–2Second roundDETDetroit Red Wings4–3Conference finalVANVancouver Canucks1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2010-2011
  15. Season

    2011-2012

    Joe Thornton scores 77 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    Points
    77
    NHL#12
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    18
    NHL#117
    Assists
    59
    NHL#3
    P/GP
    0.94
    NHL#19
    +/-
    +17
    NHL#45
    PlayoffsEliminated by St. Louis Blues
    0 of 5 games0 points
    First roundSTLSt. Louis Blues1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2011-2012
  16. Season

    2012-2013

    Joe Thornton scores 40 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Points
    40
    NHL#31
    Games
    48 of 48
    100%
    Goals
    7
    NHL#196
    Assists
    33
    NHL#12
    P/GP
    0.83
    NHL#40
    +/-
    +6
    NHL#104
    PlayoffsEliminated by Los Angeles Kings
    0 of 11 games0 points
    First roundVANVancouver Canucks4–0Second roundLAKLos Angeles Kings3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2012-2013
  17. Season

    2013-2014

    Joe Thornton scores 76 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Points
    76
    NHL#13
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    11
    NHL#215
    Assists
    65
    NHL#2
    P/GP
    0.93
    NHL#21
    +/-
    +20
    NHL#36
    PlayoffsEliminated by Los Angeles Kings
    0 of 7 games0 points
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2013-2014
  18. Season

    2014-2015

    Joe Thornton scores 65 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Events
    1,250
    NHL games
    1,250
    career points
    Points
    65
    NHL#26
    Games
    78 of 82
    95%
    Goals
    16
    NHL#130
    Assists
    49
    NHL#7
    P/GP
    0.83
    NHL#30
    +/-
    -4
    NHL#616
    The whole season2014-2015
  19. Season

    2015-2016

    Joe Thornton scores 82 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Points
    82
    NHL#4
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    19
    NHL#106
    Assists
    63
    NHL#2
    P/GP
    1.00
    NHL#7
    +/-
    +25
    NHL#11
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    0 of 24 games0 points
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings4–1Second roundNSHNashville Predators4–3Conference finalSTLSt. Louis Blues4–2Stanley Cup FinalPITPittsburgh Penguins2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2015-2016
  20. Season

    2016-2017

    Joe Thornton scores 50 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Events
    1,000
    career assists
    Points
    50
    NHL#98
    Games
    79 of 82
    96%
    Goals
    7
    NHL#324
    Assists
    43
    NHL#22
    P/GP
    0.63
    NHL#111
    +/-
    +7
    NHL#152
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    0 of 6 games0 points
    First roundEDMEdmonton Oilers2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2016-2017
  21. Season

    2017-2018

    Joe Thornton plays only 47 games for 36 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Events
    35
    games missed
    Points
    36
    NHL#200
    Games
    47 of 82
    57%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#209
    Assists
    23
    NHL#183
    P/GP
    0.77
    NHL#75
    +/-
    -9
    NHL#739
    PlayoffsEliminated by Vegas Golden Knights
    0 of 10 games0 points
    First roundANAAnaheim Ducks4–0Second roundVGKVegas Golden Knights2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2017-2018
  22. Season

    2018-2019

    Joe Thornton scores 51 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Events
    1,500
    NHL games
    400
    career goals
    Points
    51
    NHL#106
    Games
    73 of 82
    89%
    Goals
    16
    NHL#158
    Assists
    35
    NHL#87
    P/GP
    0.70
    NHL#106
    +/-
    +8
    NHL#141
    PlayoffsEliminated by St. Louis Blues
    0 of 20 games0 points
    First roundVGKVegas Golden Knights4–3Second roundCOLColorado Avalanche4–3Conference finalSTLSt. Louis Blues2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2018-2019
  23. Season

    2019-2020

    Joe Thornton scores 31 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Events
    1,500
    career points
    Points
    31
    NHL#211
    Games
    70 of 70
    100%
    Goals
    7
    NHL#324
    Assists
    24
    NHL#137
    P/GP
    0.44
    NHL#256
    +/-
    -19
    NHL#856
    The whole season2019-2020
  24. Season

    2020-2021

    Joe Thornton scores 20 points

    TORToronto Maple Leafs
    Events
    12
    games missed
    Points
    20
    NHL#255
    Games
    44 of 56
    79%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#332
    Assists
    15
    NHL#186
    P/GP
    0.45
    NHL#244
    +/-
    +6
    NHL#147
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    0 of 7 games0 points
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2020-2021
  25. Season

    2021-2022

    Joe Thornton's last season: 10 points

    FLAFlorida Panthers
    Events
    48
    games missed
    Points
    10
    NHL#573
    Games
    34 of 82
    41%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#444
    Assists
    5
    NHL#607
    P/GP
    0.29
    NHL#441
    +/-
    -10
    NHL#822
    PlayoffsEliminated by Tampa Bay Lightning
    0 of 10 games0 points
    First roundWSHWashington Capitals4–2Second roundTBLTampa Bay Lightning0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2021-2022
  26. The career

    Joe Thornton played his last NHL game in 2022

    The career ended after 24 seasons, the last of them with Florida Panthers.