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Matt Cullen's NHL career

Points
731
Games
1516
Goals
266
Assists
465
P/GP
0.48
Plus/minus
-24

Centre Matt Cullen was drafted 35th overall by Anaheim Ducks in 1996. He played 21 seasons for 8 clubs, 1997-2019. That came to 1516 games and 731 points, 266 goals and 465 assists.

Below: the whole of Matt Cullen's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1996 NHL Draft

    Matt Cullen is drafted 35 overall by Anaheim Ducks

    ANAAnaheim Ducks
    Selected
    35 overall, round 2
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    15 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Marcus Nilson#20
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
    The full 1996 draft
  2. 1 year, 4 months and 6 days later · 2 seasons
    NHL debut

    Matt Cullen makes his NHL debut in the 2–⁠2 draw against Toronto Maple Leafs

    ANAAnaheim Ducks2–2TORToronto Maple Leafs

    Matt was 20 years old · Maple Leaf Gardens, Canada

    Swedes on the ice: Tomas Sandström, Mats Sundin and Fredrik Modin.

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    Season

    1997-1998

    Matt Cullen's first NHL season: 27 points

    ANAAnaheim Ducks
    Events
    21
    games missed
    Points
    27
    NHL#214
    Games
    61 of 82
    74%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#292
    Assists
    21
    NHL#155
    P/GP
    0.44
    NHL#194
    +/-
    -4
    NHL#531
    The whole season1997-1998
  3. Season

    1998-1999

    Matt Cullen scores 25 points

    ANAAnaheim Ducks
    Points
    25
    NHL#250
    Games
    75 of 82
    91%
    Goals
    11
    NHL#197
    Assists
    14
    NHL#273
    P/GP
    0.33
    NHL#277
    +/-
    -12
    NHL#735
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    4 games0 points
    First roundDETDetroit Red Wings0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1998-1999
  4. Season

    1999-2000

    Matt Cullen scores 39 points

    ANAAnaheim Ducks
    Points
    39
    NHL#146
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#169
    Assists
    26
    NHL#124
    P/GP
    0.49
    NHL#194
    +/-
    +5
    NHL#184
    The whole season1999-2000
  5. Season

    2000-2001

    Matt Cullen scores 40 points

    ANAAnaheim Ducks
    Points
    40
    NHL#149
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    10
    NHL#234
    Assists
    30
    NHL#106
    P/GP
    0.49
    NHL#185
    +/-
    -23
    NHL#872
    The whole season2000-2001
  6. Season

    2001-2002

    Matt Cullen scores 48 points

    ANAAnaheim Ducks
    Points
    48
    NHL#97
    Games
    79 of 82
    96%
    Goals
    18
    NHL#110
    Assists
    30
    NHL#97
    P/GP
    0.61
    NHL#116
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#421
    The whole season2001-2002
  7. Season

    2002-2003

    Matt Cullen scores 33 points

    ANAAnaheim DucksFLAFlorida Panthers
    Points
    33
    NHL#198
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#176
    Assists
    20
    NHL#205
    P/GP
    0.41
    NHL#244
    +/-
    -8
    NHL#728
    The whole season2002-2003
  8. Season

    2003-2004

    Matt Cullen scores 19 points

    FLAFlorida Panthers
    Events
    26
    games missed
    Points
    19
    NHL#355
    Games
    56 of 82
    68%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#350
    Assists
    13
    NHL#325
    P/GP
    0.34
    NHL#320
    +/-
    -2
    NHL#526
    The whole season2003-2004
  9. Season

    2005-2006

    Matt Cullen scores 49 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    CARCarolina Hurricanes
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    49
    NHL#129
    Games
    78 of 82
    95%
    Goals
    25
    NHL#69
    Assists
    24
    NHL#188
    P/GP
    0.63
    NHL#159
    +/-
    +4
    NHL#192
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    25 games18 points4 G · 14 A
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens4–2Second roundNJDNew Jersey Devils4–1Conference finalBUFBuffalo Sabres4–3Stanley Cup FinalEDMEdmonton Oilers4–3
    The whole season and the playoff run2005-2006
  10. Season

    2006-2007

    Matt Cullen scores 41 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Points
    41
    NHL#168
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    16
    NHL#149
    Assists
    25
    NHL#168
    P/GP
    0.51
    NHL#200
    +/-
    0
    NHL#336
    PlayoffsEliminated by Buffalo Sabres
    10 games4 points1 G · 3 A
    First roundATLAtlanta Thrashers4–0Second roundBUFBuffalo Sabres2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2006-2007
  11. Season

    2007-2008

    Matt Cullen scores 49 points — the best season of his career

    CARCarolina Hurricanes
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    23
    games missed
    Points
    49
    NHL#107
    Games
    59 of 82
    72%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#179
    Assists
    36
    NHL#65
    P/GP
    0.83
    NHL#55
    +/-
    +2
    NHL#238
    The whole season2007-2008
  12. Season

    2008-2009

    Matt Cullen scores 43 points

    CARCarolina Hurricanes
    Points
    43
    NHL#154
    Games
    69 of 82
    84%
    Goals
    22
    NHL#87
    Assists
    21
    NHL#219
    P/GP
    0.62
    NHL#137
    +/-
    +11
    NHL#84
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    18 games6 points3 G · 3 A
    First roundNJDNew Jersey Devils4–3Second roundBOSBoston Bruins4–3Conference finalPITPittsburgh Penguins0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2008-2009
  13. Season

    2009-2010

    Matt Cullen scores 48 points

    CARCarolina HurricanesOTTOttawa Senators
    Points
    48
    NHL#109
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    16
    NHL#148
    Assists
    32
    NHL#90
    P/GP
    0.59
    NHL#139
    +/-
    -7
    NHL#713
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    6 games8 points3 G · 5 A
    First roundPITPittsburgh Penguins2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2009-2010
  14. Season

    2010-2011

    Matt Cullen scores 39 points

    MINMinnesota Wild
    Points
    39
    NHL#177
    Games
    78 of 82
    95%
    Goals
    12
    NHL#214
    Assists
    27
    NHL#129
    P/GP
    0.50
    NHL#203
    +/-
    -14
    NHL#833
    The whole season2010-2011
  15. Season

    2011-2012

    Matt Cullen scores 35 points

    MINMinnesota Wild
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    Points
    35
    NHL#191
    Games
    73 of 82
    89%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#172
    Assists
    21
    NHL#194
    P/GP
    0.48
    NHL#197
    +/-
    -10
    NHL#777
    The whole season2011-2012
  16. Season

    2012-2013

    Matt Cullen scores 27 points

    MINMinnesota Wild
    Points
    27
    NHL#109
    Games
    42 of 48
    88%
    Goals
    7
    NHL#196
    Assists
    20
    NHL#67
    P/GP
    0.64
    NHL#109
    +/-
    +9
    NHL#63
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    5 games3 points0 G · 3 A
    First roundCHIChicago Blackhawks1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2012-2013
  17. Season

    2013-2014

    Matt Cullen scores 39 points

    NSHNashville Predators
    Points
    39
    NHL#159
    Games
    77 of 82
    94%
    Goals
    10
    NHL#237
    Assists
    29
    NHL#111
    P/GP
    0.51
    NHL#179
    +/-
    +4
    NHL#205
    The whole season2013-2014
  18. Season

    2014-2015

    Matt Cullen scores 25 points

    NSHNashville Predators
    Events
    20
    games missed
    Points
    25
    NHL#287
    Games
    62 of 82
    76%
    Goals
    7
    NHL#334
    Assists
    18
    NHL#244
    P/GP
    0.40
    NHL#272
    +/-
    +8
    NHL#131
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    6 games2 points1 G · 1 A
    First roundCHIChicago Blackhawks2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2014-2015
  19. Season

    2015-2016

    Matt Cullen scores 32 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    1,250
    NHL games
    Points
    32
    NHL#226
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    16
    NHL#134
    Assists
    16
    NHL#272
    P/GP
    0.39
    NHL#261
    +/-
    +5
    NHL#168
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    24 games6 points4 G · 2 A
    First roundNYRNew York Rangers4–1Second roundWSHWashington Capitals4–2Conference finalTBLTampa Bay Lightning4–3Stanley Cup FinalSJSSan Jose Sharks4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run2015-2016
  20. Season

    2016-2017

    Matt Cullen scores 31 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    31
    NHL#235
    Games
    72 of 82
    88%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#190
    Assists
    18
    NHL#237
    P/GP
    0.43
    NHL#232
    +/-
    +4
    NHL#213
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    25 games9 points2 G · 7 A
    First roundCBJColumbus Blue Jackets4–1Second roundWSHWashington Capitals4–3Conference finalOTTOttawa Senators4–3Stanley Cup FinalNSHNashville Predators4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run2016-2017
  21. Season

    2017-2018

    Matt Cullen scores 22 points

    MINMinnesota Wild
    Points
    22
    NHL#353
    Games
    79 of 82
    96%
    Goals
    11
    NHL#253
    Assists
    11
    NHL#409
    P/GP
    0.28
    NHL#418
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#451
    PlayoffsEliminated by Winnipeg Jets
    5 games2 points1 G · 1 A
    First roundWPGWinnipeg Jets1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2017-2018
  22. Season

    2018-2019

    Matt Cullen's last season: 20 points

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Events
    1,500
    NHL games
    Points
    20
    NHL#381
    Games
    71 of 82
    87%
    Goals
    7
    NHL#350
    Assists
    13
    NHL#370
    P/GP
    0.28
    NHL#431
    +/-
    +6
    NHL#173
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    4 games0 points
    First roundNYINew York Islanders0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2018-2019
  23. The career

    Matt Cullen played his last NHL game in 2019

    The career ended after 21 seasons, the last of them with Pittsburgh Penguins.