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NHL careerMNSCGSDETBOSLast NHL game 1983

Walt McKechnie's NHL career

Points
606
Games
955
Goals
214
Assists
392
P/GP
0.63
Plus/minus
-119

Centre Walt McKechnie was drafted 6th overall by Toronto Maple Leafs in 1963. He played 16 seasons for 8 clubs, 1967-1983. That came to 955 games and 606 points, 214 goals and 392 assists.

Below: the whole of Walt McKechnie's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. NHL debut

    Walt McKechnie makes his NHL debut in the 2–⁠2 draw against St. Louis Blues

    STLSt. Louis Blues2–2MNSMinnesota North Stars

    Walt was 20 years old · Metropolitan Sports Center, USA

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    Season

    1967-1968

    Walt McKechnie's first NHL season: 0 points

    MNSMinnesota North Stars
    Events
    70
    games missed
    Points
    0
    NHL#257
    Games
    4 of 74
    5%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#228
    Assists
    0
    NHL#252
    P/GP
    0.00
    +/-
    -3
    NHL#176
    PlayoffsEliminated by St. Louis Blues
    9 of 14 games5 points3 G · 2 A
    QuarterfinalLAKLos Angeles Kings4–3SemifinalSTLSt. Louis Blues3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1967-1968
  2. Season

    1968-1969

    Walt McKechnie scores 14 points

    MNSMinnesota North Stars
    Events
    18
    games missed
    Points
    14
    NHL#166
    Games
    58 of 76
    76%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#139
    Assists
    9
    NHL#170
    P/GP
    0.24
    NHL#173
    +/-
    -10
    NHL#211
    The whole season1968-1969
  3. Season

    1969-1970

    Walt McKechnie plays only 20 games for 4 points

    MNSMinnesota North Stars
    Events
    56
    games missed
    Points
    4
    NHL#213
    Games
    20 of 76
    26%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#199
    Assists
    3
    NHL#212
    P/GP
    0.20
    +/-
    -5
    NHL#203
    PlayoffsEliminated by St. Louis Blues
    0 of 6 games0 points
    QuarterfinalSTLSt. Louis Blues2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1969-1970
  4. Season

    1970-1971

    Walt McKechnie plays only 30 games for 4 points

    MNSMinnesota North Stars
    Events
    48
    games missed
    Points
    4
    NHL#268
    Games
    30 of 78
    38%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#209
    Assists
    1
    NHL#290
    P/GP
    0.13
    NHL#251
    +/-
    -9
    NHL#244
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    0 of 12 games0 points
    QuarterfinalSTLSt. Louis Blues4–2SemifinalMTLMontréal Canadiens2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1970-1971
  5. Season

    1971-1972

    Walt McKechnie scores 31 points

    CGSCalifornia Golden Seals
    Events
    22
    games missed
    Points
    31
    NHL#116
    Games
    56 of 78
    72%
    Goals
    11
    NHL#117
    Assists
    20
    NHL#111
    P/GP
    0.55
    NHL#88
    +/-
    0
    NHL#129
    The whole season1971-1972
  6. Season

    1972-1973

    Walt McKechnie scores 54 points

    CGSCalifornia Golden Seals
    Points
    54
    NHL#60
    Games
    78 of 78
    100%
    Goals
    16
    NHL#99
    Assists
    38
    NHL#40
    P/GP
    0.69
    NHL#68
    +/-
    -24
    NHL#317
    The whole season1972-1973
  7. Season

    1973-1974

    Walt McKechnie scores 52 points

    CGSCalifornia Golden Seals
    Points
    52
    NHL#63
    Games
    63 of 78
    81%
    Goals
    23
    NHL#52
    Assists
    29
    NHL#67
    P/GP
    0.83
    NHL#43
    +/-
    -15
    NHL#325
    The whole season1973-1974
  8. Season

    1974-1975

    Walt McKechnie scores 23 points

    BOSBoston BruinsDETDetroit Red Wings
    Points
    23
    NHL#225
    Games
    76 of 80
    95%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#193
    Assists
    14
    NHL#236
    P/GP
    0.30
    NHL#249
    +/-
    -9
    NHL#331
    The whole season1974-1975
  9. Season

    1975-1976

    Walt McKechnie scores 82 points — the best season of his career

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    82
    NHL#24
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    26
    NHL#53
    Assists
    56
    NHL#13
    P/GP
    1.02
    NHL#30
    +/-
    +8
    NHL#104
    The whole season1975-1976
  10. Season

    1976-1977

    Walt McKechnie scores 59 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Points
    59
    NHL#49
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    25
    NHL#45
    Assists
    34
    NHL#61
    P/GP
    0.74
    NHL#69
    +/-
    -24
    NHL#409
    The whole season1976-1977
  11. Season

    1977-1978

    Walt McKechnie scores 39 points

    WSHWashington CapitalsCLECleveland Barons
    Points
    39
    NHL#130
    Games
    69 of 80
    86%
    Goals
    16
    NHL#124
    Assists
    23
    NHL#124
    P/GP
    0.57
    NHL#126
    +/-
    -20
    NHL#396
    The whole season1977-1978
  12. Season

    1978-1979

    Walt McKechnie scores 61 points

    TORToronto Maple Leafs
    Points
    61
    NHL#49
    Games
    79 of 80
    99%
    Goals
    25
    NHL#58
    Assists
    36
    NHL#54
    P/GP
    0.77
    NHL#71
    +/-
    +21
    NHL#39
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    6 games7 points4 G · 3 A
    Preliminary roundAFMAtlanta Flames2–0QuarterfinalMTLMontréal Canadiens0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1978-1979
  13. Season

    1979-1980

    Walt McKechnie scores 47 points

    TORToronto Maple LeafsCLRColorado Rockies
    Points
    47
    NHL#116
    Games
    71 of 80
    89%
    Goals
    7
    NHL#260
    Assists
    40
    NHL#53
    P/GP
    0.66
    NHL#121
    +/-
    -21
    NHL#550
    The whole season1979-1980
  14. Season

    1980-1981

    Walt McKechnie scores 38 points

    CLRColorado Rockies
    Events
    27
    games missed
    Points
    38
    NHL#184
    Games
    53 of 80
    66%
    Goals
    15
    NHL#170
    Assists
    23
    NHL#182
    P/GP
    0.72
    NHL#144
    +/-
    -8
    NHL#422
    The whole season1980-1981
  15. Season

    1981-1982

    Walt McKechnie scores 55 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Points
    55
    NHL#115
    Games
    74 of 80
    93%
    Goals
    18
    NHL#139
    Assists
    37
    NHL#93
    P/GP
    0.74
    NHL#136
    +/-
    -2
    NHL#307
    The whole season1981-1982
  16. Season

    1982-1983

    Walt McKechnie's last season: 43 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    16
    games missed
    Points
    43
    NHL#153
    Games
    64 of 80
    80%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#174
    Assists
    29
    NHL#135
    P/GP
    0.67
    NHL#134
    +/-
    +2
    NHL#192
    The whole season1982-1983
  17. The career

    Walt McKechnie played his last NHL game in 1983

    The career ended after 16 seasons, the last of them with Detroit Red Wings.