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NHL careerSTLNYRLAKLast NHL game 1983

Mike Murphy's NHL career

Points
556
Games
831
Goals
238
Assists
318
P/GP
0.67
Plus/minus
+5

Right winger Mike Murphy was drafted 25th overall by New York Rangers in 1970. He played 12 seasons for 3 clubs, 1971-1983. That came to 831 games and 556 points, 238 goals and 318 assists.

Below: the whole of Mike Murphy's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. NHL debut

    Mike Murphy makes his NHL debut in the 2–⁠2 draw against Detroit Red Wings

    DETDetroit Red Wings2–2STLSt. Louis Blues

    Mike was 21 years old · St. Louis Arena, USA

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    Season

    1971-1972

    Mike Murphy's first NHL season: 43 points

    STLSt. Louis Blues
    Points
    43
    NHL#80
    Games
    63 of 78
    81%
    Goals
    20
    NHL#57
    Assists
    23
    NHL#90
    P/GP
    0.68
    NHL#53
    +/-
    -4
    NHL#202
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    11 games5 points2 G · 3 A
    QuarterfinalMNSMinnesota North Stars4–3SemifinalBOSBoston Bruins0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1971-1972
  2. Season

    1972-1973

    Mike Murphy scores 53 points

    STLSt. Louis BluesNYRNew York Rangers
    Points
    53
    NHL#63
    Games
    79 of 78
    100%
    Goals
    22
    NHL#64
    Assists
    31
    NHL#69
    P/GP
    0.67
    NHL#75
    +/-
    +8
    NHL#94
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    10 games0 points
    QuarterfinalBOSBoston Bruins4–1SemifinalCHIChicago Blackhawks1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1972-1973
  3. Season

    1973-1974

    Mike Murphy scores 32 points

    NYRNew York RangersLAKLos Angeles Kings
    Points
    32
    NHL#135
    Games
    69 of 78
    88%
    Goals
    15
    NHL#112
    Assists
    17
    NHL#160
    P/GP
    0.46
    NHL#140
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#188
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    5 games4 points0 G · 4 A
    QuarterfinalCHIChicago Blackhawks1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1973-1974
  4. Season

    1974-1975

    Mike Murphy scores 68 points — the best season of his career

    LAKLos Angeles Kings
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    68
    NHL#39
    Games
    78 of 80
    98%
    Goals
    30
    NHL#38
    Assists
    38
    NHL#47
    P/GP
    0.87
    NHL#46
    +/-
    +32
    NHL#27
    PlayoffsEliminated by Toronto Maple Leafs
    3 games3 points3 G · 0 A
    Preliminary roundTORToronto Maple Leafs1–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1974-1975
  5. Season

    1975-1976

    Mike Murphy scores 68 points — the best season of his career

    LAKLos Angeles Kings
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    68
    NHL#43
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    26
    NHL#53
    Assists
    42
    NHL#40
    P/GP
    0.85
    NHL#54
    +/-
    0
    NHL#174
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    9 games5 points1 G · 4 A
    Preliminary roundAFMAtlanta Flames2–0QuarterfinalBOSBoston Bruins3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1975-1976
  6. Season

    1976-1977

    Mike Murphy scores 61 points

    LAKLos Angeles Kings
    Points
    61
    NHL#43
    Games
    76 of 80
    95%
    Goals
    25
    NHL#45
    Assists
    36
    NHL#51
    P/GP
    0.80
    NHL#49
    +/-
    +15
    NHL#70
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    9 games13 points4 G · 9 A
    Preliminary roundAFMAtlanta Flames2–1QuarterfinalBOSBoston Bruins2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1976-1977
  7. Season

    1977-1978

    Mike Murphy scores 56 points

    LAKLos Angeles Kings
    Points
    56
    NHL#65
    Games
    72 of 80
    90%
    Goals
    20
    NHL#82
    Assists
    36
    NHL#53
    P/GP
    0.78
    NHL#63
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#209
    PlayoffsEliminated by Toronto Maple Leafs
    2 games0 points
    Preliminary roundTORToronto Maple Leafs0–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1977-1978
  8. Season

    1978-1979

    Mike Murphy scores 45 points

    LAKLos Angeles Kings
    Events
    16
    games missed
    Points
    45
    NHL#101
    Games
    64 of 80
    80%
    Goals
    16
    NHL#113
    Assists
    29
    NHL#96
    P/GP
    0.70
    NHL#90
    +/-
    -13
    NHL#359
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    2 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    Preliminary roundNYRNew York Rangers0–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1978-1979
  9. Season

    1979-1980

    Mike Murphy scores 49 points

    LAKLos Angeles Kings
    Points
    49
    NHL#107
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    27
    NHL#61
    Assists
    22
    NHL#174
    P/GP
    0.61
    NHL#145
    +/-
    -13
    NHL#490
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    4 games1 points1 G · 0 A
    Preliminary roundNYINew York Islanders1–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1979-1980
  10. Season

    1980-1981

    Mike Murphy scores 39 points

    LAKLos Angeles Kings
    Points
    39
    NHL#179
    Games
    68 of 80
    85%
    Goals
    16
    NHL#158
    Assists
    23
    NHL#182
    P/GP
    0.57
    NHL#193
    +/-
    -7
    NHL#410
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    1 of 4 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    Preliminary roundNYRNew York Rangers1–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1980-1981
  11. Season

    1981-1982

    Mike Murphy plays only 28 games for 15 points

    LAKLos Angeles Kings
    Events
    52
    games missed
    Points
    15
    NHL#349
    Games
    28 of 80
    35%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#311
    Assists
    10
    NHL#345
    P/GP
    0.54
    NHL#229
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#276
    PlayoffsEliminated by Vancouver Canucks
    10 games3 points2 G · 1 A
    First roundEDMEdmonton Oilers3–2Second roundVANVancouver Canucks1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1981-1982
  12. Season

    1982-1983

    Mike Murphy's last season: 27 points

    LAKLos Angeles Kings
    Points
    27
    NHL#255
    Games
    74 of 80
    93%
    Goals
    16
    NHL#156
    Assists
    11
    NHL#326
    P/GP
    0.36
    NHL#295
    +/-
    -10
    NHL#483
    The whole season1982-1983
  13. The career

    Mike Murphy played his last NHL game in 1983

    The career ended after 12 seasons, the last of them with Los Angeles Kings.