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Sergei Gonchar's NHL career

Points
811
Games
1301
Assists
591
Goals
220
Plus/minus
+33

Defenceman Sergei Gonchar was drafted 14th overall by Washington Capitals in 1992. He played 20 seasons for 6 clubs, 1994-2015. That came to 1301 games and 811 points, 220 goals and 591 assists.

Below: the whole of Sergei Gonchar's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1992 NHL Draft

    Sergei Gonchar is drafted 14 overall by Washington Capitals

    WSHWashington Capitals
    Selected
    14 overall, round 1
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    11 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Mattias Norstrom#48
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
    The full 1992 draft
  2. 2 years, 7 months and 18 days later · 3 seasons
    NHL debut

    Sergei Gonchar makes his NHL debut in 1–⁠2 loss against Buffalo Sabres

    WSHWashington Capitals1–2BUFBuffalo Sabres

    Sergei was 20 years old · Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, USA

    Swedes on the ice: Calle Johansson.

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    Season

    1994-1995

    Sergei Gonchar's first NHL season: 7 points

    WSHWashington Capitals
    Events
    17
    games missed
    Points
    7
    NHL#404
    Games
    31 of 48
    65%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#388
    Assists
    5
    NHL#384
    P/GP
    0.23
    NHL#395
    +/-
    +4
    NHL#148
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    7 games4 points2 G · 2 A
    First roundPITPittsburgh Penguins3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1994-1995
  3. Season

    1995-1996

    Sergei Gonchar scores 41 points

    WSHWashington Capitals
    Points
    41
    NHL#155
    Games
    78 of 82
    95%
    Goals
    15
    NHL#160
    Assists
    26
    NHL#138
    P/GP
    0.53
    NHL#183
    +/-
    +25
    NHL#24
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    6 games6 points2 G · 4 A
    First roundPITPittsburgh Penguins2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1995-1996
  4. Season

    1996-1997

    Sergei Gonchar scores 30 points

    WSHWashington Capitals
    Events
    25
    games missed
    Points
    30
    NHL#211
    Games
    57 of 82
    70%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#161
    Assists
    17
    NHL#239
    P/GP
    0.53
    NHL#166
    +/-
    -11
    NHL#668
    The whole season1996-1997
  5. Season

    1997-1998

    Sergei Gonchar scores 21 points

    WSHWashington Capitals
    Points
    21
    NHL#282
    Games
    72 of 82
    88%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#330
    Assists
    16
    NHL#232
    P/GP
    0.29
    NHL#307
    +/-
    +2
    NHL#228
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    21 games11 points7 G · 4 A
    First roundBOSBoston Bruins4–2Second roundOTTOttawa Senators4–1Conference finalBUFBuffalo Sabres4–2Stanley Cup FinalDETDetroit Red Wings0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1997-1998
  6. Season

    1998-1999

    Sergei Gonchar scores 31 points

    WSHWashington Capitals
    Events
    29
    games missed
    Points
    31
    NHL#192
    Games
    53 of 82
    65%
    Goals
    21
    NHL#69
    Assists
    10
    NHL#342
    P/GP
    0.58
    NHL#119
    +/-
    +1
    NHL#261
    The whole season1998-1999
  7. Season

    1999-2000

    Sergei Gonchar scores 54 points

    WSHWashington Capitals
    Points
    54
    NHL#68
    Games
    73 of 82
    89%
    Goals
    18
    NHL#109
    Assists
    36
    NHL#57
    P/GP
    0.74
    NHL#71
    +/-
    +26
    NHL#9
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    5 games1 points1 G · 0 A
    First roundPITPittsburgh Penguins1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1999-2000
  8. Season

    2000-2001

    Sergei Gonchar scores 57 points

    WSHWashington Capitals
    Points
    57
    NHL#72
    Games
    76 of 82
    93%
    Goals
    19
    NHL#102
    Assists
    38
    NHL#65
    P/GP
    0.75
    NHL#86
    +/-
    +12
    NHL#72
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    6 games4 points1 G · 3 A
    First roundPITPittsburgh Penguins2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2000-2001
  9. Season

    2001-2002

    Sergei Gonchar scores 26 goals — his best goal-scoring season

    WSHWashington Capitals
    Events
    Career best
    His best goal-scoring season
    Points
    59
    NHL#58
    Games
    76 of 82
    93%
    Goals
    26
    NHL#45
    Assists
    33
    NHL#71
    P/GP
    0.78
    NHL#53
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#421
    The whole season2001-2002
  10. Season

    2002-2003

    Sergei Gonchar scores 67 points — the best season of his career

    WSHWashington Capitals
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    67
    NHL#34
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    18
    NHL#112
    Assists
    49
    NHL#16
    P/GP
    0.82
    NHL#42
    +/-
    +13
    NHL#69
    PlayoffsEliminated by Tampa Bay Lightning
    6 games5 points0 G · 5 A
    First roundTBLTampa Bay Lightning2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2002-2003
  11. Season

    2003-2004

    Sergei Gonchar scores 58 points

    WSHWashington CapitalsBOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    58
    NHL#37
    Games
    71 of 82
    87%
    Goals
    11
    NHL#224
    Assists
    47
    NHL#14
    P/GP
    0.82
    NHL#36
    +/-
    -14
    NHL#851
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    7 games5 points1 G · 4 A
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2003-2004
  12. Season

    2005-2006

    Sergei Gonchar scores 58 points

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Points
    58
    NHL#87
    Games
    75 of 82
    91%
    Goals
    12
    NHL#228
    Assists
    46
    NHL#40
    P/GP
    0.77
    NHL#96
    +/-
    -13
    NHL#796
    The whole season2005-2006
  13. Season

    2006-2007

    Sergei Gonchar scores 67 points — the best season of his career

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    67
    NHL#55
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#203
    Assists
    54
    NHL#19
    P/GP
    0.82
    NHL#75
    +/-
    -5
    NHL#615
    PlayoffsEliminated by Ottawa Senators
    5 games4 points1 G · 3 A
    First roundOTTOttawa Senators1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2006-2007
  14. Season

    2007-2008

    Sergei Gonchar scores 65 points

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Points
    65
    NHL#46
    Games
    78 of 82
    95%
    Goals
    12
    NHL#203
    Assists
    53
    NHL#14
    P/GP
    0.83
    NHL#53
    +/-
    +13
    NHL#53
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    20 games14 points1 G · 13 A
    First roundOTTOttawa Senators4–0Second roundNYRNew York Rangers4–1Conference finalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–1Stanley Cup FinalDETDetroit Red Wings2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2007-2008
  15. Season

    2008-2009

    Sergei Gonchar scores 19 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    57
    games missed
    Points
    19
    NHL#371
    Games
    25 of 82
    30%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#351
    Assists
    13
    NHL#359
    P/GP
    0.76
    +/-
    +6
    NHL#141
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    22 of 24 games14 points3 G · 11 A
    First roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–2Second roundWSHWashington Capitals4–3Conference finalCARCarolina Hurricanes4–0Stanley Cup FinalDETDetroit Red Wings4–3
    The whole season and the playoff run2008-2009
  16. Season

    2009-2010

    Sergei Gonchar scores 50 points

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Events
    20
    games missed
    Points
    50
    NHL#97
    Games
    62 of 82
    76%
    Goals
    11
    NHL#222
    Assists
    39
    NHL#49
    P/GP
    0.81
    NHL#50
    +/-
    -4
    NHL#614
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    13 games12 points2 G · 10 A
    First roundOTTOttawa Senators4–2Second roundMTLMontréal Canadiens3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2009-2010
  17. Season

    2010-2011

    Sergei Gonchar scores 27 points

    OTTOttawa Senators
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    Points
    27
    NHL#271
    Games
    67 of 82
    82%
    Goals
    7
    NHL#316
    Assists
    20
    NHL#224
    P/GP
    0.40
    NHL#274
    +/-
    -15
    NHL#845
    The whole season2010-2011
  18. Season

    2011-2012

    Sergei Gonchar scores 37 points

    OTTOttawa Senators
    Points
    37
    NHL#169
    Games
    74 of 82
    90%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#351
    Assists
    32
    NHL#84
    P/GP
    0.50
    NHL#183
    +/-
    -4
    NHL#609
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    7 games4 points1 G · 3 A
    First roundNYRNew York Rangers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2011-2012
  19. Season

    2012-2013

    Sergei Gonchar scores 27 points

    OTTOttawa Senators
    Points
    27
    NHL#109
    Games
    45 of 48
    94%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#367
    Assists
    24
    NHL#35
    P/GP
    0.60
    NHL#125
    +/-
    +4
    NHL#155
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    10 games6 points0 G · 6 A
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens4–1Second roundPITPittsburgh Penguins1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2012-2013
  20. Season

    2013-2014

    Sergei Gonchar scores 22 points

    DALDallas Stars
    Events
    1,250
    NHL games
    Points
    22
    NHL#324
    Games
    76 of 82
    93%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#535
    Assists
    20
    NHL#214
    P/GP
    0.29
    NHL#371
    +/-
    -12
    NHL#797
    PlayoffsEliminated by Anaheim Ducks
    6 games0 points
    First roundANAAnaheim Ducks2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2013-2014
  21. Season

    2014-2015

    Sergei Gonchar's last season: 14 points

    DALDallas StarsMTLMontréal Canadiens
    Events
    34
    games missed
    Points
    14
    NHL#432
    Games
    48 of 82
    59%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#598
    Assists
    13
    NHL#335
    P/GP
    0.29
    NHL#384
    +/-
    +6
    NHL#171
    PlayoffsEliminated by Tampa Bay Lightning
    0 of 12 games0 points
    First roundOTTOttawa Senators4–2Second roundTBLTampa Bay Lightning2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2014-2015
  22. The career

    Sergei Gonchar played his last NHL game in 2015

    The career ended after 20 seasons, the last of them with Montréal Canadiens.