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Michael Peca's NHL career

2× Frank J. Selke Trophy
Points
465
Games
864
Goals
176
Assists
289
P/GP
0.54
Plus/minus
+66

Centre Michael Peca was drafted 40th overall by Vancouver Canucks in 1992. He played 14 seasons for 6 clubs, 1993-2009. That came to 864 games and 465 points, 176 goals and 289 assists.

Below: the whole of Michael Peca's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1992 NHL Draft

    Michael Peca is drafted 40 overall by Vancouver Canucks

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Selected
    40 overall, round 2
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    11 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Mattias Norstrom#48
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
    The full 1992 draft
  2. 1 year, 5 months and 16 days later · 2 seasons
    NHL debut

    Michael Peca makes his NHL debut in 3–⁠4 loss against Montréal Canadiens

    VANVancouver Canucks3–4MTLMontréal Canadiens

    Michael was 19 years old · Montreal Forum, Canada

    Swedes on the ice: Peter Popovic.

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    Season

    1993-1994

    Michael Peca's first NHL season: 0 points

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Events
    80
    games missed
    Points
    0
    NHL#700
    Games
    4 of 84
    5%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#634
    Assists
    0
    NHL#676
    P/GP
    0.00
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#360
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    0 of 24 games0 points
    First roundCGYCalgary Flames4–3Second roundDALDallas Stars4–1Conference finalTORToronto Maple Leafs4–1Stanley Cup FinalNYRNew York Rangers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1993-1994
  3. Season

    1994-1995

    Michael Peca scores 12 points

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Events
    15
    games missed
    Points
    12
    NHL#303
    Games
    33 of 48
    69%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#215
    Assists
    6
    NHL#350
    P/GP
    0.36
    NHL#284
    +/-
    -6
    NHL#599
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    5 of 11 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–3Second roundCHIChicago Blackhawks0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1994-1995
  4. Season

    1995-1996

    Michael Peca scores 31 points

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Points
    31
    NHL#213
    Games
    68 of 82
    83%
    Goals
    11
    NHL#217
    Assists
    20
    NHL#206
    P/GP
    0.46
    NHL#216
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#375
    The whole season1995-1996
  5. Season

    1996-1997

    Michael Peca scores 49 points and wins the Frank J. Selke Trophy

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Events
    Frank J. Selke Trophy
    Points
    49
    NHL#94
    Games
    79 of 82
    96%
    Goals
    20
    NHL#96
    Assists
    29
    NHL#97
    P/GP
    0.62
    NHL#113
    +/-
    +26
    NHL#20
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    10 of 12 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundOTTOttawa Senators4–3Second roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1996-1997
  6. Season

    1997-1998

    Michael Peca scores 40 points

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Events
    21
    games missed
    Points
    40
    NHL#122
    Games
    61 of 82
    74%
    Goals
    18
    NHL#85
    Assists
    22
    NHL#142
    P/GP
    0.66
    NHL#81
    +/-
    +12
    NHL#63
    PlayoffsEliminated by Washington Capitals
    13 of 15 games5 points3 G · 2 A
    First roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–1Second roundMTLMontréal Canadiens4–0Conference finalWSHWashington Capitals2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1997-1998
  7. Season

    1998-1999

    Michael Peca scores 27 goals — his best goal-scoring season

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Events
    Career best
    His best goal-scoring season
    Points
    56
    NHL#50
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    27
    NHL#37
    Assists
    29
    NHL#89
    P/GP
    0.68
    NHL#81
    +/-
    +7
    NHL#131
    PlayoffsEliminated by Dallas Stars
    21 games13 points5 G · 8 A
    First roundOTTOttawa Senators4–0Second roundBOSBoston Bruins4–2Conference finalTORToronto Maple Leafs4–1Stanley Cup FinalDALDallas Stars2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1998-1999
  8. Season

    1999-2000

    Michael Peca scores 41 points

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Points
    41
    NHL#134
    Games
    73 of 82
    89%
    Goals
    20
    NHL#88
    Assists
    21
    NHL#188
    P/GP
    0.56
    NHL#150
    +/-
    +6
    NHL#168
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    5 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1999-2000
  9. Season

    2001-2002

    Michael Peca scores 60 points — the best season of his career

    NYINew York Islanders
    Events
    Frank J. Selke Trophy
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    60
    NHL#52
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    25
    NHL#49
    Assists
    35
    NHL#54
    P/GP
    0.75
    NHL#66
    +/-
    +19
    NHL#36
    PlayoffsEliminated by Toronto Maple Leafs
    5 of 7 games1 points1 G · 0 A
    First roundTORToronto Maple Leafs3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2001-2002
  10. Season

    2002-2003

    Michael Peca scores 42 points

    NYINew York Islanders
    Points
    42
    NHL#135
    Games
    66 of 82
    80%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#176
    Assists
    29
    NHL#109
    P/GP
    0.64
    NHL#112
    +/-
    -4
    NHL#600
    PlayoffsEliminated by Ottawa Senators
    5 games0 points
    First roundOTTOttawa Senators1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2002-2003
  11. Season

    2003-2004

    Michael Peca scores 40 points

    NYINew York Islanders
    Points
    40
    NHL#136
    Games
    76 of 82
    93%
    Goals
    11
    NHL#224
    Assists
    29
    NHL#91
    P/GP
    0.53
    NHL#154
    +/-
    +17
    NHL#51
    PlayoffsEliminated by Tampa Bay Lightning
    5 games0 points
    First roundTBLTampa Bay Lightning1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2003-2004
  12. Season

    2005-2006

    Michael Peca scores 23 points

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Points
    23
    NHL#341
    Games
    71 of 82
    87%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#293
    Assists
    14
    NHL#358
    P/GP
    0.32
    NHL#372
    +/-
    -4
    NHL#605
    PlayoffsEliminated by Carolina Hurricanes
    24 games11 points6 G · 5 A
    First roundDETDetroit Red Wings4–2Second roundSJSSan Jose Sharks4–2Conference finalANAAnaheim Ducks4–1Stanley Cup FinalCARCarolina Hurricanes3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2005-2006
  13. Season

    2006-2007

    Michael Peca plays only 35 games for 15 points

    TORToronto Maple Leafs
    Events
    47
    games missed
    Points
    15
    NHL#427
    Games
    35 of 82
    43%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#421
    Assists
    11
    NHL#398
    P/GP
    0.43
    NHL#250
    +/-
    +2
    NHL#252
    The whole season2006-2007
  14. Season

    2007-2008

    Michael Peca scores 34 points

    CBJColumbus Blue Jackets
    Events
    17
    games missed
    Points
    34
    NHL#203
    Games
    65 of 82
    79%
    Goals
    8
    NHL#290
    Assists
    26
    NHL#144
    P/GP
    0.52
    NHL#175
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#409
    The whole season2007-2008
  15. Season

    2008-2009

    Michael Peca's last season: 22 points

    CBJColumbus Blue Jackets
    Points
    22
    NHL#334
    Games
    71 of 82
    87%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#430
    Assists
    18
    NHL#271
    P/GP
    0.31
    NHL#355
    +/-
    -6
    NHL#675
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    4 games0 points
    First roundDETDetroit Red Wings0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2008-2009
  16. The career

    Michael Peca played his last NHL game in 2009

    The career ended after 14 seasons, the last of them with Columbus Blue Jackets.