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Phil Russell's NHL career

Points
424
Games
1016
Assists
325
Goals
99
Plus/minus
+47

Defenceman Phil Russell was drafted 13th overall by Chicago Blackhawks in 1972. He played 15 seasons for 5 clubs, 1972-1986. That came to 1016 games and 424 points, 99 goals and 325 assists.

Below: the whole of Phil Russell's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. NHL debut

    Phil Russell makes his NHL debut in 3–⁠1 win against Toronto Maple Leafs

    CHIChicago Blackhawks3–1TORToronto Maple Leafs

    Phil was 20 years old · Maple Leaf Gardens, Canada

    First NHL assistFirst NHL point
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    Season

    1972-1973

    Phil Russell's first NHL season: 25 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Points
    25
    NHL#181
    Games
    76 of 78
    97%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#193
    Assists
    19
    NHL#153
    P/GP
    0.33
    NHL#198
    +/-
    +31
    NHL#22
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    16 games3 points0 G · 3 A
    QuarterfinalSTLSt. Louis Blues4–1SemifinalNYRNew York Rangers4–1Stanley Cup FinalMTLMontréal Canadiens2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1972-1973
  2. Season

    1973-1974

    Phil Russell scores 35 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Points
    35
    NHL#116
    Games
    75 of 78
    96%
    Goals
    10
    NHL#149
    Assists
    25
    NHL#97
    P/GP
    0.47
    NHL#137
    +/-
    +47
    NHL#7
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    9 of 11 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    QuarterfinalLAKLos Angeles Kings4–1SemifinalBOSBoston Bruins2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1973-1974
  3. Season

    1974-1975

    Phil Russell scores 29 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Points
    29
    NHL#187
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#237
    Assists
    24
    NHL#130
    P/GP
    0.36
    NHL#225
    +/-
    +7
    NHL#130
    PlayoffsEliminated by Buffalo Sabres
    8 games4 points1 G · 3 A
    Preliminary roundBOSBoston Bruins2–1QuarterfinalBUFBuffalo Sabres1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1974-1975
  4. Season

    1975-1976

    Phil Russell scores 38 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Points
    38
    NHL#143
    Games
    74 of 80
    93%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#190
    Assists
    29
    NHL#100
    P/GP
    0.51
    NHL#155
    +/-
    -20
    NHL#385
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    4 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    QuarterfinalMTLMontréal Canadiens0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1975-1976
  5. Season

    1976-1977

    Phil Russell scores 45 points — the best season of his career

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    45
    NHL#105
    Games
    76 of 80
    95%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#203
    Assists
    36
    NHL#51
    P/GP
    0.59
    NHL#116
    +/-
    +1
    NHL#152
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    2 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    Preliminary roundNYINew York Islanders0–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1976-1977
  6. Season

    1977-1978

    Phil Russell scores 26 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Events
    23
    games missed
    Points
    26
    NHL#190
    Games
    57 of 80
    71%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#230
    Assists
    20
    NHL#153
    P/GP
    0.46
    NHL#175
    +/-
    +18
    NHL#68
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    0 of 4 games0 points
    QuarterfinalBOSBoston Bruins0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1977-1978
  7. Season

    1978-1979

    Phil Russell scores 38 points

    CHIChicago BlackhawksAFMAtlanta Flames
    Points
    38
    NHL#129
    Games
    79 of 80
    99%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#183
    Assists
    29
    NHL#96
    P/GP
    0.48
    NHL#170
    +/-
    -5
    NHL#281
    PlayoffsEliminated by Toronto Maple Leafs
    2 games0 points
    Preliminary roundTORToronto Maple Leafs0–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1978-1979
  8. Season

    1979-1980

    Phil Russell scores 36 points

    AFMAtlanta Flames
    Points
    36
    NHL#174
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#292
    Assists
    31
    NHL#103
    P/GP
    0.45
    NHL#222
    +/-
    +14
    NHL#71
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    4 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    Preliminary roundNYRNew York Rangers1–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1979-1980
  9. Season

    1980-1981

    Phil Russell scores 29 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Points
    29
    NHL#233
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#290
    Assists
    23
    NHL#182
    P/GP
    0.36
    NHL#290
    +/-
    +17
    NHL#56
    PlayoffsEliminated by Minnesota North Stars
    16 games9 points2 G · 7 A
    Preliminary roundCHIChicago Blackhawks3–0QuarterfinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–3SemifinalMNSMinnesota North Stars2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1980-1981
  10. Season

    1981-1982

    Phil Russell scores 29 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Points
    29
    NHL#239
    Games
    71 of 80
    89%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#333
    Assists
    25
    NHL#175
    P/GP
    0.41
    NHL#282
    +/-
    +6
    NHL#130
    PlayoffsEliminated by Vancouver Canucks
    3 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundVANVancouver Canucks0–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1981-1982
  11. Season

    1982-1983

    Phil Russell scores 13 goals — his best goal-scoring season

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    Career best
    His best goal-scoring season
    Points
    31
    NHL#225
    Games
    78 of 80
    98%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#191
    Assists
    18
    NHL#245
    P/GP
    0.40
    NHL#275
    +/-
    0
    NHL#228
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    9 games5 points1 G · 4 A
    First roundVANVancouver Canucks3–1Second roundEDMEdmonton Oilers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1982-1983
  12. Season

    1983-1984

    Phil Russell scores 31 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Points
    31
    NHL#226
    Games
    76 of 80
    95%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#242
    Assists
    22
    NHL#201
    P/GP
    0.41
    NHL#270
    +/-
    -28
    NHL#601
    The whole season1983-1984
  13. Season

    1984-1985

    Phil Russell scores 20 points

    NJDNew Jersey Devils
    Points
    20
    NHL#308
    Games
    66 of 80
    83%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#346
    Assists
    16
    NHL#268
    P/GP
    0.30
    NHL#343
    +/-
    -16
    NHL#514
    The whole season1984-1985
  14. Season

    1985-1986

    Phil Russell plays only 42 games for 10 points

    NJDNew Jersey DevilsBUFBuffalo Sabres
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    38
    games missed
    Points
    10
    NHL#389
    Games
    42 of 80
    53%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#344
    Assists
    6
    NHL#396
    P/GP
    0.24
    NHL#369
    +/-
    -25
    NHL#588
    The whole season1985-1986
  15. Season

    1986-1987

    Phil Russell's last season: 2 points

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Events
    74
    games missed
    Points
    2
    NHL#493
    Games
    6 of 80
    8%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#506
    Assists
    2
    NHL#473
    P/GP
    0.33
    +/-
    0
    NHL#235
    The whole season1986-1987
  16. The career

    Phil Russell played his last NHL game in 1986

    The career ended after 15 seasons, the last of them with Buffalo Sabres.