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Nelson Burton's 1978-1979 season

Points
0
NHL#411
Goals
0
NHL#379
Assists
0
NHL#404
Plus/minus
-2
NHL#232
Games
3
3%
3% of 80

Left winger Nelson Burton was 20 years old when the 1978-1979 season began, his 2nd in the NHL, and played it for Washington Capitals. He played 3 of a possible 80 games and scored 0 goals and 0 assists for 0 points, 0.00 points per game. Washington Capitals did not reach the playoffs.

Below: the whole season, game by game.

1978-1979
  1. Season opener

    Nelson Burton plays the 1978-1979 season for Washington Capitals

    WSHWashington Capitals

    Nelson was 20 years old when the 1978-1979 season began. It was his 2nd season with the team. His 2nd NHL season in all.

    A late start

    Nelson Burton's season starts in game 7 of 80

    Washington Capitals have played 6 games6 of 80 without him
    • The game
      WSH2–2CHI
      game 7/801
      His night
      No points
      -1+/-0SOG
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    • The game
      WSH1–5LAK
      L
      game 8/801
      His night
      No points
      0+/-0SOG
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    • November 1978
    • The game
      PIT4–6WSH
      W
      game 9/802
      His night
      No points
      -1+/-0SOG
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    The season in numbers

    Nelson Burton closes the 1978-1979 season with 0 points

    WSHWashington Capitals
    Washington Capitals did not reach the playoffs
    Points
    0
    NHL#411
    Games
    3of 80
    4%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#379
    Assists
    0
    NHL#404
    P/GP
    0.00
    +/-
    -2
    NHL#232