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Roman Turek's NHL career

Wins
159
Games
328
Shutouts
27
Save %
.907

Goaltender Roman Turek was drafted 113th overall by Minnesota North Stars in 1990. He played 8 seasons for 3 clubs, 1996-2004. That came to 328 games and 159 wins, 27 shutouts.

Below: the whole of Roman Turek's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1990 NHL Draft

    Roman Turek is drafted 113 overall by Minnesota North Stars

    Selected
    113 overall, round 6
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    8 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
  2. 6 years, 5 months and 4 days later · 7 seasons
    NHL debut

    Roman Turek makes his NHL debut

    Roman was 26 years old · Canadian Airlines Saddledome, Canada

    First NHL win

    Swedes on the ice: Jonas Höglund and Tommy Albelin.

    Season

    1996-1997

    Roman Turek's first NHL season: 6 games

    Wins
    3
    Games
    6 of 82
    7%
    SV%
    .930
    NHL#1
    GAA
    2.06
    NHL#4
    Shutouts
    0
    NHL#43
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    0 of 7 games
    First roundEDMEdmonton Oilers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1996-1997
  3. Season

    1997-1998

    Roman Turek plays 23 of 82 games

    Wins
    11
    Games
    23 of 82
    28%
    SV%
    .901
    NHL#43
    GAA
    2.22
    NHL#21
    Shutouts
    1
    NHL#34
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    0 of 17 games
    First roundSJSSan Jose Sharks4–2Second roundEDMEdmonton Oilers4–1Conference finalDETDetroit Red Wings2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1997-1998
  4. Season

    1998-1999

    Roman Turek plays 26 of 82 games and wins the Stanley Cup

    Events
    Stanley Cup
    William M. Jennings Trophy
    Wins
    16
    Games
    26 of 82
    32%
    SV%
    .915
    NHL#21
    GAA
    2.08
    NHL#9
    Shutouts
    1
    NHL#35
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    0 of 23 games
    First roundEDMEdmonton Oilers4–0Second roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–2Conference finalCOLColorado Avalanche4–3Stanley Cup FinalBUFBuffalo Sabres4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1998-1999
  5. Season

    1999-2000

    Roman Turek plays 67 of 82 games

    Events
    William M. Jennings Trophy
    Wins
    42
    Games
    67 of 82
    82%
    SV%
    .912
    NHL#21
    GAA
    1.95
    NHL#4
    Shutouts
    7
    NHL#1
    PlayoffsEliminated by San Jose Sharks
    7 games
    First roundSJSSan Jose Sharks3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1999-2000
  6. Season

    2000-2001

    Roman Turek plays 54 of 82 games

    Wins
    24
    Games
    54 of 82
    66%
    SV%
    .901
    NHL#37
    GAA
    2.28
    NHL#16
    Shutouts
    6
    NHL#7
    PlayoffsEliminated by Colorado Avalanche
    14 of 15 games
    First roundSJSSan Jose Sharks4–2Second roundDALDallas Stars4–0Conference finalCOLColorado Avalanche1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2000-2001
  7. Season

    2001-2002

    Roman Turek plays 69 of 82 games

    Wins
    30
    Games
    69 of 82
    84%
    SV%
    .906
    NHL#41
    GAA
    2.53
    NHL#43
    Shutouts
    5
    NHL#12
    The whole season2001-2002
  8. Season

    2002-2003

    Roman Turek plays 65 of 82 games

    Wins
    27
    Games
    65 of 82
    79%
    SV%
    .902
    NHL#54
    GAA
    2.57
    NHL#44
    Shutouts
    4
    NHL#14
    The whole season2002-2003
  9. Season

    2003-2004

    Roman Turek's last season: 18 games

    Wins
    6
    Games
    18 of 82
    22%
    SV%
    .914
    NHL#32
    GAA
    2.33
    NHL#35
    Shutouts
    3
    NHL#19
    PlayoffsEliminated by Tampa Bay Lightning
    1 of 26 games
    First roundVANVancouver Canucks4–3Second roundDETDetroit Red Wings4–2Conference finalSJSSan Jose Sharks4–2Stanley Cup FinalTBLTampa Bay Lightning3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2003-2004
  10. The career

    Roman Turek played his last NHL game in 2004

    The career ended after 8 seasons, the last of them with Calgary Flames.