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Patrik Elias's NHL career

Points
1025
Games
1240
Goals
408
Assists
617
P/GP
0.83
Plus/minus
+172

Centre Patrik Elias was drafted 51th overall by New Jersey Devils in 1994. He played 20 seasons, all of them for New Jersey Devils, 1995-2016. That came to 1240 games and 1025 points, 408 goals and 617 assists.

Below: the whole of Patrik Elias's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1994 NHL Draft

    Patrik Elias is drafted 51 overall by New Jersey Devils

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Selected
    51 overall, round 2
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    17 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Mattias Ohlund#13
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
    The full 1994 draft
  2. 1 year, 5 months and 9 days later · 2 seasons
    NHL debut

    Patrik Elias makes his NHL debut in 1–⁠2 loss against Toronto Maple Leafs

    TORToronto Maple Leafs2–1NJDNew Jersey Devils

    Patrik was 19 years old · Brendan Byrne Arena, USA

    Swedes on the ice: Kenny Jönsson, Mats Sundin, Ricard Persson, among others.

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    Season

    1995-1996

    Patrik Elias's first NHL season: 0 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Events
    81
    games missed
    Points
    0
    NHL#691
    Games
    1 of 82
    1%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#625
    Assists
    0
    NHL#670
    P/GP
    0.00
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#375
    The whole season1995-1996
  3. Season

    1996-1997

    Patrik Elias plays only 17 games for 5 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Events
    65
    games missed
    Points
    5
    NHL#540
    Games
    17 of 82
    21%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#472
    Assists
    3
    NHL#539
    P/GP
    0.29
    +/-
    -4
    NHL#496
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    8 of 10 games5 points2 G · 3 A
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens4–1Second roundNYRNew York Rangers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1996-1997
  4. Season

    1997-1998

    Patrik Elias scores 37 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Points
    37
    NHL#139
    Games
    74 of 82
    90%
    Goals
    18
    NHL#85
    Assists
    19
    NHL#192
    P/GP
    0.50
    NHL#156
    +/-
    +18
    NHL#26
    PlayoffsEliminated by Ottawa Senators
    4 of 6 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundOTTOttawa Senators2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1997-1998
  5. Season

    1998-1999

    Patrik Elias scores 50 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Points
    50
    NHL#81
    Games
    74 of 82
    90%
    Goals
    17
    NHL#104
    Assists
    33
    NHL#60
    P/GP
    0.68
    NHL#85
    +/-
    +19
    NHL#29
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    7 games5 points0 G · 5 A
    First roundPITPittsburgh Penguins3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1998-1999
  6. Season

    1999-2000

    Patrik Elias scores 72 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    72
    NHL#21
    Games
    72 of 82
    88%
    Goals
    35
    NHL#11
    Assists
    37
    NHL#47
    P/GP
    1.00
    NHL#20
    +/-
    +16
    NHL#50
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    23 games20 points7 G · 13 A
    First roundFLAFlorida Panthers4–0Second roundTORToronto Maple Leafs4–2Conference finalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–3Stanley Cup FinalDALDallas Stars4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1999-2000
  7. Season

    2000-2001

    Patrik Elias scores 96 points — the best season of his career

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    96
    NHL#3
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    40
    NHL#10
    Assists
    56
    NHL#9
    P/GP
    1.17
    NHL#8
    +/-
    +45
    NHL#1
    PlayoffsEliminated by Colorado Avalanche
    25 games23 points9 G · 14 A
    First roundCARCarolina Hurricanes4–2Second roundTORToronto Maple Leafs4–3Conference finalPITPittsburgh Penguins4–1Stanley Cup FinalCOLColorado Avalanche3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2000-2001
  8. Season

    2001-2002

    Patrik Elias scores 61 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Points
    61
    NHL#48
    Games
    75 of 82
    91%
    Goals
    29
    NHL#33
    Assists
    32
    NHL#81
    P/GP
    0.81
    NHL#47
    +/-
    +4
    NHL#202
    PlayoffsEliminated by Carolina Hurricanes
    6 games6 points2 G · 4 A
    First roundCARCarolina Hurricanes2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2001-2002
  9. Season

    2002-2003

    Patrik Elias scores 57 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    57
    NHL#67
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    28
    NHL#33
    Assists
    29
    NHL#109
    P/GP
    0.70
    NHL#89
    +/-
    +17
    NHL#47
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    24 games13 points5 G · 8 A
    First roundBOSBoston Bruins4–1Second roundTBLTampa Bay Lightning4–1Conference finalOTTOttawa Senators4–3Stanley Cup FinalANAAnaheim Ducks4–3
    The whole season and the playoff run2002-2003
  10. Season

    2003-2004

    Patrik Elias scores 81 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Points
    81
    NHL#6
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    38
    NHL#4
    Assists
    43
    NHL#19
    P/GP
    0.99
    NHL#13
    +/-
    +26
    NHL#9
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    5 games5 points3 G · 2 A
    First roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2003-2004
  11. Season

    2005-2006

    Patrik Elias plays only 38 games for 45 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Events
    44
    games missed
    Points
    45
    NHL#151
    Games
    38 of 82
    46%
    Goals
    16
    NHL#159
    Assists
    29
    NHL#145
    P/GP
    1.18
    NHL#12
    +/-
    +11
    NHL#74
    PlayoffsEliminated by Carolina Hurricanes
    9 games16 points6 G · 10 A
    First roundNYRNew York Rangers4–0Second roundCARCarolina Hurricanes1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2005-2006
  12. Season

    2006-2007

    Patrik Elias scores 69 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Points
    69
    NHL#45
    Games
    75 of 82
    91%
    Goals
    21
    NHL#101
    Assists
    48
    NHL#32
    P/GP
    0.92
    NHL#47
    +/-
    +1
    NHL#284
    PlayoffsEliminated by Ottawa Senators
    10 of 11 games10 points1 G · 9 A
    First roundTBLTampa Bay Lightning4–2Second roundOTTOttawa Senators1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2006-2007
  13. Season

    2007-2008

    Patrik Elias scores 55 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Points
    55
    NHL#78
    Games
    74 of 82
    90%
    Goals
    20
    NHL#95
    Assists
    35
    NHL#70
    P/GP
    0.74
    NHL#83
    +/-
    +10
    NHL#89
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    5 games6 points4 G · 2 A
    First roundNYRNew York Rangers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2007-2008
  14. Season

    2008-2009

    Patrik Elias scores 78 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Points
    78
    NHL#20
    Games
    77 of 82
    94%
    Goals
    31
    NHL#27
    Assists
    47
    NHL#26
    P/GP
    1.01
    NHL#15
    +/-
    +18
    NHL#40
    PlayoffsEliminated by Carolina Hurricanes
    7 games3 points1 G · 2 A
    First roundCARCarolina Hurricanes3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2008-2009
  15. Season

    2009-2010

    Patrik Elias scores 48 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Events
    24
    games missed
    Points
    48
    NHL#109
    Games
    58 of 82
    71%
    Goals
    19
    NHL#111
    Assists
    29
    NHL#116
    P/GP
    0.83
    NHL#45
    +/-
    +18
    NHL#32
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    5 games4 points0 G · 4 A
    First roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2009-2010
  16. Season

    2010-2011

    Patrik Elias scores 62 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Points
    62
    NHL#39
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    21
    NHL#84
    Assists
    41
    NHL#32
    P/GP
    0.77
    NHL#65
    +/-
    -4
    NHL#617
    The whole season2010-2011
  17. Season

    2011-2012

    Patrik Elias scores 78 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    Points
    78
    NHL#10
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    26
    NHL#45
    Assists
    52
    NHL#7
    P/GP
    0.96
    NHL#14
    +/-
    -8
    NHL#733
    PlayoffsEliminated by Los Angeles Kings
    24 games8 points5 G · 3 A
    First roundFLAFlorida Panthers4–3Second roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–1Conference finalNYRNew York Rangers4–2Stanley Cup FinalLAKLos Angeles Kings2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2011-2012
  18. Season

    2012-2013

    Patrik Elias scores 36 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Points
    36
    NHL#43
    Games
    48 of 48
    100%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#55
    Assists
    22
    NHL#50
    P/GP
    0.75
    NHL#61
    +/-
    +5
    NHL#127
    The whole season2012-2013
  19. Season

    2013-2014

    Patrik Elias scores 53 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Events
    17
    games missed
    Points
    53
    NHL#72
    Games
    65 of 82
    79%
    Goals
    18
    NHL#114
    Assists
    35
    NHL#58
    P/GP
    0.82
    NHL#43
    +/-
    -4
    NHL#606
    The whole season2013-2014
  20. Season

    2014-2015

    Patrik Elias scores 34 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Events
    1,000
    career points
    400
    career goals
    Points
    34
    NHL#197
    Games
    69 of 82
    84%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#185
    Assists
    21
    NHL#206
    P/GP
    0.49
    NHL#196
    +/-
    -20
    NHL#853
    The whole season2014-2015
  21. Season

    2015-2016

    Patrik Elias's last season: 8 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Events
    66
    games missed
    Points
    8
    NHL#534
    Games
    16 of 82
    20%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#524
    Assists
    6
    NHL#490
    P/GP
    0.50
    +/-
    +5
    NHL#168
    The whole season2015-2016
  22. The career

    Patrik Elias played his last NHL game in 2016

    The career ended after 20 seasons with New Jersey Devils.