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Kevin McCarthy's NHL career

Points
258
Games
537
Assists
191
Goals
67
Plus/minus
-37

Defenceman Kevin McCarthy was drafted 17th overall by Philadelphia Flyers in 1977. He played 10 seasons for 3 clubs, 1977-1987. That came to 537 games and 258 points, 67 goals and 191 assists.

Below: the whole of Kevin McCarthy's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1977 NHL Draft

    Kevin McCarthy is drafted 17 overall by Philadelphia Flyers

    PHIPhiladelphia Flyers
    Selected
    17 overall, round 1
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    2 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Harald Lückner#121
    First off the board
    The full 1977 draft
  2. 3 months and 29 days later · 1 season
    NHL debut

    Kevin McCarthy makes his NHL debut in 5–⁠1 win against Chicago Blackhawks

    CHIChicago Blackhawks1–5PHIPhiladelphia Flyers

    Kevin was 20 years old · Spectrum, USA

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    Season

    1977-1978

    Kevin McCarthy's first NHL season: 17 points

    PHIPhiladelphia Flyers
    Events
    18
    games missed
    Points
    17
    NHL#261
    Games
    62 of 80
    78%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#299
    Assists
    15
    NHL#213
    P/GP
    0.27
    NHL#267
    +/-
    +29
    NHL#46
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    10 of 12 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    Preliminary roundCLRColorado Rockies2–0QuarterfinalBUFBuffalo Sabres4–1SemifinalBOSBoston Bruins1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1977-1978
  3. Season

    1978-1979

    Kevin McCarthy plays only 23 games for 3 points

    PHIPhiladelphia FlyersVANVancouver Canucks
    Events
    57
    games missed
    Points
    3
    NHL#371
    Games
    23 of 80
    29%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#335
    Assists
    2
    NHL#367
    P/GP
    0.13
    +/-
    0
    NHL#176
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    0 of 3 games0 points
    Preliminary roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers1–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1978-1979
  4. Season

    1979-1980

    Kevin McCarthy scores 45 points

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Points
    45
    NHL#126
    Games
    79 of 80
    99%
    Goals
    15
    NHL#145
    Assists
    30
    NHL#111
    P/GP
    0.57
    NHL#158
    +/-
    -4
    NHL#358
    PlayoffsEliminated by Buffalo Sabres
    4 games1 points1 G · 0 A
    Preliminary roundBUFBuffalo Sabres1–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1979-1980
  5. Season

    1980-1981

    Kevin McCarthy scores 53 points — the best season of his career

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    53
    NHL#123
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    16
    NHL#158
    Assists
    37
    NHL#84
    P/GP
    0.66
    NHL#159
    +/-
    -11
    NHL#455
    PlayoffsEliminated by Buffalo Sabres
    3 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    Preliminary roundBUFBuffalo Sabres0–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1980-1981
  6. Season

    1981-1982

    Kevin McCarthy scores 45 points

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Events
    Career best
    His best assist season
    Points
    45
    NHL#152
    Games
    71 of 80
    89%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#296
    Assists
    39
    NHL#77
    P/GP
    0.63
    NHL#177
    +/-
    +10
    NHL#102
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    0 of 17 games0 points
    First roundCGYCalgary Flames3–0Second roundLAKLos Angeles Kings4–1Conference finalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–1Stanley Cup FinalNYINew York Islanders0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1981-1982
  7. Season

    1982-1983

    Kevin McCarthy scores 40 points

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Points
    40
    NHL#167
    Games
    74 of 80
    93%
    Goals
    12
    NHL#208
    Assists
    28
    NHL#143
    P/GP
    0.54
    NHL#191
    +/-
    +2
    NHL#192
    PlayoffsEliminated by Calgary Flames
    4 games2 points1 G · 1 A
    First roundCGYCalgary Flames1–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1982-1983
  8. Season

    1983-1984

    Kevin McCarthy scores 36 points

    VANVancouver CanucksPITPittsburgh Penguins
    Points
    36
    NHL#192
    Games
    78 of 80
    98%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#295
    Assists
    30
    NHL#133
    P/GP
    0.46
    NHL#241
    +/-
    -40
    NHL#618
    The whole season1983-1984
  9. Season

    1984-1985

    Kevin McCarthy scores 19 points

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Events
    16
    games missed
    Points
    19
    NHL#318
    Games
    64 of 80
    80%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#254
    Assists
    10
    NHL#343
    P/GP
    0.30
    NHL#345
    +/-
    -22
    NHL#560
    The whole season1984-1985
  10. Season

    1985-1986

    Kevin McCarthy plays only 4 games for 0 points

    PHIPhiladelphia Flyers
    Events
    76
    games missed
    Points
    0
    NHL#557
    Games
    4 of 80
    5%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#499
    Assists
    0
    NHL#536
    P/GP
    0.00
    +/-
    0
    NHL#248
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    0 of 5 games0 points
    First roundNYRNew York Rangers2–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1985-1986
  11. Season

    1986-1987

    Kevin McCarthy's last season: 0 points

    PHIPhiladelphia Flyers
    Events
    78
    games missed
    Points
    0
    NHL#556
    Games
    2 of 80
    3%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#506
    Assists
    0
    NHL#536
    P/GP
    0.00
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#293
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    0 of 26 games0 points
    First roundNYRNew York Rangers4–2Second roundNYINew York Islanders4–3Conference finalMTLMontréal Canadiens4–2Stanley Cup FinalEDMEdmonton Oilers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1986-1987
  12. The career

    Kevin McCarthy played his last NHL game in 1987

    The career ended after 10 seasons, the last of them with Philadelphia Flyers.