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Martin Gelinas's NHL career

Points
660
Games
1273
Goals
309
Assists
351
P/GP
0.52
Plus/minus
+52

Left winger Martin Gelinas was drafted 7th overall by Los Angeles Kings in 1988. He played 19 seasons for 7 clubs, 1988-2008. That came to 1273 games and 660 points, 309 goals and 351 assists.

Below: the whole of Martin Gelinas's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1988 NHL Draft

    Martin Gelinas is drafted 7 overall by Los Angeles Kings

    LAKLos Angeles Kings
    Selected
    7 overall, round 1
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    14 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Leif Rohlin#33
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
    The full 1988 draft
  2. 3 months and 26 days later · 1 season
    NHL debut

    Martin Gelinas makes his NHL debut in 5–⁠1 win against New York Islanders

    NYINew York Islanders1–5EDMEdmonton Oilers

    Martin was 18 years old · Northlands Coliseum, Canada

    First NHL assistFirst NHL point

    Swedes on the ice: Tomas Jonsson.

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    Season

    1988-1989

    Martin Gelinas's first NHL season: 3 points

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Events
    74
    games missed
    Points
    3
    NHL#483
    Games
    6 of 80
    8%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#433
    Assists
    2
    NHL#473
    P/GP
    0.50
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#306
    PlayoffsEliminated by Los Angeles Kings
    0 of 7 games0 points
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1988-1989
  3. Season

    1989-1990

    Martin Gelinas scores 25 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    34
    games missed
    Points
    25
    NHL#239
    Games
    46 of 80
    57%
    Goals
    17
    NHL#134
    Assists
    8
    NHL#354
    P/GP
    0.54
    NHL#189
    +/-
    0
    NHL#259
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    20 of 22 games5 points2 G · 3 A
    First roundWINWinnipeg Jets4–3Second roundLAKLos Angeles Kings4–0Conference finalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–2Stanley Cup FinalBOSBoston Bruins4–1
    The whole season and the playoff run1989-1990
  4. Season

    1990-1991

    Martin Gelinas scores 40 points

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Points
    40
    NHL#140
    Games
    73 of 80
    91%
    Goals
    20
    NHL#92
    Assists
    20
    NHL#184
    P/GP
    0.55
    NHL#162
    +/-
    -7
    NHL#510
    PlayoffsEliminated by Minnesota North Stars
    18 games9 points3 G · 6 A
    First roundCGYCalgary Flames4–3Second roundLAKLos Angeles Kings4–2Conference finalMNSMinnesota North Stars1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1990-1991
  5. Season

    1991-1992

    Martin Gelinas scores 29 points

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Points
    29
    NHL#208
    Games
    68 of 80
    85%
    Goals
    11
    NHL#187
    Assists
    18
    NHL#209
    P/GP
    0.43
    NHL#230
    +/-
    +14
    NHL#60
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    15 of 16 games4 points1 G · 3 A
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings4–2Second roundVANVancouver Canucks4–2Conference finalCHIChicago Blackhawks0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1991-1992
  6. Season

    1992-1993

    Martin Gelinas scores 23 points

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Events
    19
    games missed
    Points
    23
    NHL#289
    Games
    65 of 84
    77%
    Goals
    11
    NHL#227
    Assists
    12
    NHL#339
    P/GP
    0.35
    NHL#311
    +/-
    +3
    NHL#212
    The whole season1992-1993
  7. Season

    1993-1994

    Martin Gelinas scores 28 points

    QUEQuebec NordiquesVANVancouver Canucks
    Events
    20
    games missed
    Points
    28
    NHL#259
    Games
    64 of 84
    76%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#175
    Assists
    14
    NHL#312
    P/GP
    0.44
    NHL#255
    +/-
    -8
    NHL#633
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    24 games9 points5 G · 4 A
    First roundCGYCalgary Flames4–3Second roundDALDallas Stars4–1Conference finalTORToronto Maple Leafs4–1Stanley Cup FinalNYRNew York Rangers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1993-1994
  8. Season

    1994-1995

    Martin Gelinas scores 23 points

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Points
    23
    NHL#153
    Games
    46 of 48
    96%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#70
    Assists
    10
    NHL#231
    P/GP
    0.50
    NHL#177
    +/-
    +8
    NHL#78
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    3 of 11 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–3Second roundCHIChicago Blackhawks0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1994-1995
  9. Season

    1995-1996

    Martin Gelinas scores 56 points

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Points
    56
    NHL#88
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    30
    NHL#41
    Assists
    26
    NHL#138
    P/GP
    0.69
    NHL#119
    +/-
    +8
    NHL#123
    PlayoffsEliminated by Colorado Avalanche
    6 games2 points1 G · 1 A
    First roundCOLColorado Avalanche2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1995-1996
  10. Season

    1996-1997

    Martin Gelinas scores 68 points — the best season of his career

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    68
    NHL#34
    Games
    74 of 82
    90%
    Goals
    35
    NHL#16
    Assists
    33
    NHL#65
    P/GP
    0.92
    NHL#35
    +/-
    +6
    NHL#140
    The whole season1996-1997
  11. Season

    1997-1998

    Martin Gelinas scores 34 points

    VANVancouver CanucksCARCarolina Hurricanes
    Events
    18
    games missed
    Points
    34
    NHL#158
    Games
    64 of 82
    78%
    Goals
    16
    NHL#105
    Assists
    18
    NHL#209
    P/GP
    0.53
    NHL#135
    +/-
    -5
    NHL#573
    The whole season1997-1998
  12. Season

    1998-1999

    Martin Gelinas scores 28 points

    CARCarolina Hurricanes
    Points
    28
    NHL#224
    Games
    76 of 82
    93%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#158
    Assists
    15
    NHL#256
    P/GP
    0.37
    NHL#254
    +/-
    +3
    NHL#208
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    6 games3 points0 G · 3 A
    First roundBOSBoston Bruins2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1998-1999
  13. Season

    1999-2000

    Martin Gelinas scores 30 points

    CARCarolina Hurricanes
    Points
    30
    NHL#220
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#157
    Assists
    16
    NHL#263
    P/GP
    0.37
    NHL#284
    +/-
    -10
    NHL#716
    The whole season1999-2000
  14. Season

    2000-2001

    Martin Gelinas scores 52 points

    CARCarolina Hurricanes
    Points
    52
    NHL#92
    Games
    79 of 82
    96%
    Goals
    23
    NHL#74
    Assists
    29
    NHL#115
    P/GP
    0.66
    NHL#110
    +/-
    -4
    NHL#598
    PlayoffsEliminated by New Jersey Devils
    6 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundNJDNew Jersey Devils2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2000-2001
  15. Season

    2001-2002

    Martin Gelinas scores 29 points

    CARCarolina Hurricanes
    Points
    29
    NHL#230
    Games
    72 of 82
    88%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#171
    Assists
    16
    NHL#267
    P/GP
    0.40
    NHL#246
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#421
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    23 games7 points3 G · 4 A
    First roundNJDNew Jersey Devils4–2Second roundMTLMontréal Canadiens4–2Conference finalTORToronto Maple Leafs4–2Stanley Cup FinalDETDetroit Red Wings1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2001-2002
  16. Season

    2002-2003

    Martin Gelinas scores 52 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Points
    52
    NHL#84
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    21
    NHL#83
    Assists
    31
    NHL#92
    P/GP
    0.64
    NHL#109
    +/-
    -3
    NHL#557
    The whole season2002-2003
  17. Season

    2003-2004

    Martin Gelinas scores 35 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    Points
    35
    NHL#167
    Games
    76 of 82
    93%
    Goals
    17
    NHL#106
    Assists
    18
    NHL#234
    P/GP
    0.46
    NHL#202
    +/-
    +10
    NHL#123
    PlayoffsEliminated by Tampa Bay Lightning
    26 games15 points8 G · 7 A
    First roundVANVancouver Canucks4–3Second roundDETDetroit Red Wings4–2Conference finalSJSSan Jose Sharks4–2Stanley Cup FinalTBLTampa Bay Lightning3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2003-2004
  18. Season

    2005-2006

    Martin Gelinas scores 41 points

    FLAFlorida Panthers
    Points
    41
    NHL#173
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    17
    NHL#145
    Assists
    24
    NHL#188
    P/GP
    0.50
    NHL#228
    +/-
    +27
    NHL#18
    The whole season2005-2006
  19. Season

    2006-2007

    Martin Gelinas scores 44 points

    FLAFlorida Panthers
    Points
    44
    NHL#145
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#180
    Assists
    30
    NHL#125
    P/GP
    0.54
    NHL#185
    +/-
    +7
    NHL#136
    The whole season2006-2007
  20. Season

    2007-2008

    Martin Gelinas's last season: 20 points

    NSHNashville Predators
    Events
    1,250
    NHL games
    25
    games missed
    Points
    20
    NHL#337
    Games
    57 of 82
    70%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#265
    Assists
    11
    NHL#380
    P/GP
    0.35
    NHL#310
    +/-
    +5
    NHL#159
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    0 of 6 games0 points
    First roundDETDetroit Red Wings2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2007-2008
  21. The career

    Martin Gelinas played his last NHL game in 2008

    The career ended after 19 seasons, the last of them with Nashville Predators.