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Vyacheslav Kozlov's NHL career

Points
853
Games
1182
Goals
356
Assists
497
P/GP
0.72
Plus/minus
+96

Left winger Vyacheslav Kozlov was drafted 45th overall by Detroit Red Wings in 1990. He played 18 seasons for 3 clubs, 1991-2010. That came to 1182 games and 853 points, 356 goals and 497 assists.

Below: the whole of Vyacheslav Kozlov's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1990 NHL Draft

    Vyacheslav Kozlov is drafted 45 overall by Detroit Red Wings

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Selected
    45 overall, round 3
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    8 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Mikael Renberg#40
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
    The full 1990 draft
  2. 1 year, 8 months and 25 days later · 2 seasons
    NHL debut

    Vyacheslav Kozlov makes his NHL debut in 5–⁠4 win against St. Louis Blues

    DETDetroit Red Wings5–4STLSt. Louis Blues

    Vyacheslav was 19 years old · St. Louis Arena, USA

    First NHL assistFirst NHL point

    Swedes on the ice: Nicklas Lidström.

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    Season

    1991-1992

    Vyacheslav Kozlov's first NHL season: 2 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    73
    games missed
    Points
    2
    NHL#543
    Games
    7 of 80
    9%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#554
    Assists
    2
    NHL#508
    P/GP
    0.29
    +/-
    -2
    NHL#381
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    0 of 11 games0 points
    First roundMNSMinnesota North Stars4–3Second roundCHIChicago Blackhawks0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1991-1992
  3. Season

    1992-1993

    Vyacheslav Kozlov plays only 17 games for 5 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    67
    games missed
    Points
    5
    NHL#526
    Games
    17 of 84
    20%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#382
    Assists
    1
    NHL#581
    P/GP
    0.29
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#363
    PlayoffsEliminated by Toronto Maple Leafs
    4 of 7 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundTORToronto Maple Leafs3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1992-1993
  4. Season

    1993-1994

    Vyacheslav Kozlov scores 73 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Points
    73
    NHL#51
    Games
    77 of 84
    92%
    Goals
    34
    NHL#35
    Assists
    39
    NHL#69
    P/GP
    0.95
    NHL#47
    +/-
    +27
    NHL#24
    PlayoffsEliminated by San Jose Sharks
    7 games7 points2 G · 5 A
    First roundSJSSan Jose Sharks3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1993-1994
  5. Season

    1994-1995

    Vyacheslav Kozlov scores 33 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Points
    33
    NHL#77
    Games
    46 of 48
    96%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#70
    Assists
    20
    NHL#76
    P/GP
    0.72
    NHL#92
    +/-
    +12
    NHL#42
    PlayoffsEliminated by New Jersey Devils
    18 games16 points9 G · 7 A
    First roundDALDallas Stars4–1Second roundSJSSan Jose Sharks4–0Conference finalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–1Stanley Cup FinalNJDNew Jersey Devils0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1994-1995
  6. Season

    1995-1996

    Vyacheslav Kozlov scores 36 goals — his best goal-scoring season

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    Career best
    His best goal-scoring season
    Points
    73
    NHL#41
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    36
    NHL#25
    Assists
    37
    NHL#72
    P/GP
    0.89
    NHL#55
    +/-
    +33
    NHL#5
    PlayoffsEliminated by Colorado Avalanche
    19 games12 points5 G · 7 A
    First roundWINWinnipeg Jets4–2Second roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–3Conference finalCOLColorado Avalanche2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1995-1996
  7. Season

    1996-1997

    Vyacheslav Kozlov scores 45 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    45
    NHL#113
    Games
    75 of 82
    91%
    Goals
    23
    NHL#68
    Assists
    22
    NHL#160
    P/GP
    0.60
    NHL#124
    +/-
    +21
    NHL#35
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    20 games13 points8 G · 5 A
    First roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–2Second roundANAAnaheim Ducks4–0Conference finalCOLColorado Avalanche4–2Stanley Cup FinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–0
    The whole season and the playoff run1996-1997
  8. Season

    1997-1998

    Vyacheslav Kozlov scores 52 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    52
    NHL#59
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    25
    NHL#39
    Assists
    27
    NHL#91
    P/GP
    0.65
    NHL#83
    +/-
    +14
    NHL#45
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    22 games14 points6 G · 8 A
    First roundPHXPhoenix Coyotes4–2Second roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–2Conference finalDALDallas Stars4–2Stanley Cup FinalWSHWashington Capitals4–0
    The whole season and the playoff run1997-1998
  9. Season

    1998-1999

    Vyacheslav Kozlov scores 58 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Points
    58
    NHL#41
    Games
    79 of 82
    96%
    Goals
    29
    NHL#29
    Assists
    29
    NHL#89
    P/GP
    0.73
    NHL#63
    +/-
    +10
    NHL#97
    PlayoffsEliminated by Colorado Avalanche
    10 games7 points6 G · 1 A
    First roundANAAnaheim Ducks4–0Second roundCOLColorado Avalanche2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1998-1999
  10. Season

    1999-2000

    Vyacheslav Kozlov scores 36 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Points
    36
    NHL#166
    Games
    72 of 82
    88%
    Goals
    18
    NHL#109
    Assists
    18
    NHL#238
    P/GP
    0.50
    NHL#180
    +/-
    +11
    NHL#89
    PlayoffsEliminated by Colorado Avalanche
    8 of 9 games3 points2 G · 1 A
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings4–0Second roundCOLColorado Avalanche1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1999-2000
  11. Season

    2000-2001

    Vyacheslav Kozlov scores 38 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Points
    38
    NHL#157
    Games
    72 of 82
    88%
    Goals
    20
    NHL#91
    Assists
    18
    NHL#235
    P/GP
    0.53
    NHL#170
    +/-
    +9
    NHL#107
    PlayoffsEliminated by Los Angeles Kings
    6 games5 points4 G · 1 A
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2000-2001
  12. Season

    2001-2002

    Vyacheslav Kozlov plays only 38 games for 22 points

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Events
    44
    games missed
    Points
    22
    NHL#311
    Games
    38 of 82
    46%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#248
    Assists
    13
    NHL#328
    P/GP
    0.58
    NHL#127
    +/-
    0
    NHL#332
    The whole season2001-2002
  13. Season

    2002-2003

    Vyacheslav Kozlov scores 70 points

    ATLAtlanta Thrashers
    Points
    70
    NHL#28
    Games
    79 of 82
    96%
    Goals
    21
    NHL#83
    Assists
    49
    NHL#16
    P/GP
    0.89
    NHL#31
    +/-
    -10
    NHL#769
    The whole season2002-2003
  14. Season

    2003-2004

    Vyacheslav Kozlov scores 52 points

    ATLAtlanta Thrashers
    Points
    52
    NHL#65
    Games
    76 of 82
    93%
    Goals
    20
    NHL#75
    Assists
    32
    NHL#69
    P/GP
    0.68
    NHL#73
    +/-
    -12
    NHL#829
    The whole season2003-2004
  15. Season

    2005-2006

    Vyacheslav Kozlov scores 71 points

    ATLAtlanta Thrashers
    Points
    71
    NHL#45
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    25
    NHL#69
    Assists
    46
    NHL#40
    P/GP
    0.87
    NHL#64
    +/-
    +14
    NHL#58
    The whole season2005-2006
  16. Season

    2006-2007

    Vyacheslav Kozlov scores 80 points — the best season of his career

    ATLAtlanta Thrashers
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    80
    NHL#27
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    28
    NHL#49
    Assists
    52
    NHL#23
    P/GP
    0.99
    NHL#34
    +/-
    +9
    NHL#111
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    4 games0 points
    First roundNYRNew York Rangers0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2006-2007
  17. Season

    2007-2008

    Vyacheslav Kozlov scores 41 points

    ATLAtlanta Thrashers
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    Points
    41
    NHL#140
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    17
    NHL#119
    Assists
    24
    NHL#164
    P/GP
    0.50
    NHL#181
    +/-
    -10
    NHL#744
    The whole season2007-2008
  18. Season

    2008-2009

    Vyacheslav Kozlov scores 76 points

    ATLAtlanta Thrashers
    Points
    76
    NHL#24
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    26
    NHL#52
    Assists
    50
    NHL#17
    P/GP
    0.93
    NHL#32
    +/-
    -14
    NHL#829
    The whole season2008-2009
  19. Season

    2009-2010

    Vyacheslav Kozlov's last season: 26 points

    ATLAtlanta Thrashers
    Events
    27
    games missed
    Points
    26
    NHL#282
    Games
    55 of 82
    67%
    Goals
    8
    NHL#303
    Assists
    18
    NHL#253
    P/GP
    0.47
    NHL#221
    +/-
    -15
    NHL#835
    The whole season2009-2010
  20. The career

    Vyacheslav Kozlov played his last NHL game in 2010

    The career ended after 18 seasons, the last of them with Atlanta Thrashers.