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Michael Nylander

15
Seasons
920
Games
679
Points
209
Goals
470
Assists
0.74
P/GP

Michael Nylander played in the NHL 1992–93 to 2008–09, for Hartford Whalers, Calgary Flames, Tampa Bay Lightning, Chicago Blackhawks, Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins and New York Rangers. Nylander put up 679 points in 920 games, 209 goals and 470 assists, an average of 0.74 points per game. That is 19th most points and 33rd most goals of the 402 Swedish skaters who have played in the NHL. The best season was 2006–07 with 83 points in 79 games. More about Michael Nylander

BirthplaceStockholmBorn1972 (54 years)Height185 cmWeight91 kgShootsL
DRAFT 1991: selected No. 59 in round 3 · Hartford WhalersDEBUT October 15, 1992(34y ago)vsOttawa Senators
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About Michael Nylander

Michael Nylander was Article in AftonbladetRead the sourceArticle in SportbladetRead the sourceArticle in HockeysverigeRead the source. Article in Svenska IshockeyförbundetRead the source received Sweden’s Junior of the Year award in 1991/92 while representing AIK. In its player profile, the Article in Sveriges Olympiska KommittéRead the source describes him as a wizard with the puck.

Article in Sveriges Olympiska KommittéRead the source. Nylander has also been a mentor: in a Article in AftonbladetRead the source interview with Aftonbladet, Kylington discussed their training together and described him as a mentor.

Article in Börje Salmings ALS-stiftelseRead the source 2025, Nylander took part as a team leader in the Salming Foundation’s VM-golfen fundraiser.

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Stats

Games played
920
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Points
679
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Points per game
0.74
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Goals
209
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Assists
470
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+/-
+75
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Season by season

PointsGoalsAssistsPoints per gamePlus/minusGames

NHL teams

WSHWashington Capitals
2002–03 to 2008–094 seasons · 2 spells
PTS
128
G
37
A
91
GP
186
NYRNew York Rangers
2005–06 to 2006–072 seasons
PTS
162
G
49
A
113
GP
160
BOSBoston Bruins
2003–041 season
PTS
12
G
1
A
11
GP
15
CHIChicago Blackhawks
1999–00 to 2002–034 seasons
PTS
180
G
63
A
117
GP
239
TBLTampa Bay Lightning
1998–99 to 1999–002 seasons
PTS
12
G
3
A
9
GP
35
CGYCalgary Flames
1993–94 to 1998–995 seasons · 2 spells
PTS
108
G
34
A
74
GP
168
HFDHartford Whalers
1992–93 to 1993–942 seasons
PTS
77
G
22
A
55
GP
117

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