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Zdeno Chara's NHL career

Mark Messier NHL Leadership AwardJames Norris Memorial Trophy
Points
680
Games
1680
Assists
471
Goals
209
Plus/minus
+301

Defenceman Zdeno Chara was drafted 56th overall by New York Islanders in 1996. He played 24 seasons for 4 clubs, 1997-2022. That came to 1680 games and 680 points, 209 goals and 471 assists.

Below: the whole of Zdeno Chara's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1996 NHL Draft

    Zdeno Chara is drafted 56 overall by New York Islanders

    NYINew York Islanders
    Selected
    56 overall, round 3
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    15 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Marcus Nilson#20
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
    The full 1996 draft
  2. 1 year, 4 months and 28 days later · 2 seasons
    NHL debut

    Zdeno Chara makes his NHL debut in 3–⁠2 win against Detroit Red Wings

    NYINew York Islanders3–2DETDetroit Red Wings

    Zdeno was 20 years old · Joe Louis Arena, USA

    Swedes on the ice: Tommy Salo, Kenny Jönsson, Anders Eriksson, among others.

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    Season

    1997-1998

    Zdeno Chara's first NHL season: 1 points

    NYINew York Islanders
    Events
    57
    games missed
    Points
    1
    NHL#626
    Games
    25 of 82
    30%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#598
    Assists
    1
    NHL#600
    P/GP
    0.04
    +/-
    +1
    NHL#252
    The whole season1997-1998
  3. Season

    1998-1999

    Zdeno Chara scores 8 points

    NYINew York Islanders
    Events
    23
    games missed
    Points
    8
    NHL#464
    Games
    59 of 82
    72%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#455
    Assists
    6
    NHL#446
    P/GP
    0.14
    NHL#478
    +/-
    -8
    NHL#665
    The whole season1998-1999
  4. Season

    1999-2000

    Zdeno Chara scores 11 points

    NYINew York Islanders
    Events
    17
    games missed
    Points
    11
    NHL#454
    Games
    65 of 82
    79%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#501
    Assists
    9
    NHL#397
    P/GP
    0.17
    NHL#481
    +/-
    -27
    NHL#828
    The whole season1999-2000
  5. Season

    2000-2001

    Zdeno Chara scores 9 points

    NYINew York Islanders
    Points
    9
    NHL#507
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#522
    Assists
    7
    NHL#476
    P/GP
    0.11
    NHL#576
    +/-
    -27
    NHL#880
    The whole season2000-2001
  6. Season

    2001-2002

    Zdeno Chara scores 23 points

    OTTOttawa Senators
    Points
    23
    NHL#300
    Games
    75 of 82
    91%
    Goals
    10
    NHL#225
    Assists
    13
    NHL#328
    P/GP
    0.31
    NHL#335
    +/-
    +30
    NHL#5
    PlayoffsEliminated by Toronto Maple Leafs
    10 of 12 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–1Second roundTORToronto Maple Leafs3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2001-2002
  7. Season

    2002-2003

    Zdeno Chara scores 39 points

    OTTOttawa Senators
    Points
    39
    NHL#154
    Games
    74 of 82
    90%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#254
    Assists
    30
    NHL#102
    P/GP
    0.53
    NHL#169
    +/-
    +29
    NHL#10
    PlayoffsEliminated by New Jersey Devils
    18 games7 points1 G · 6 A
    First roundNYINew York Islanders4–1Second roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–2Conference finalNJDNew Jersey Devils3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2002-2003
  8. Season

    2003-2004

    Zdeno Chara scores 41 points

    OTTOttawa Senators
    Points
    41
    NHL#131
    Games
    79 of 82
    96%
    Goals
    16
    NHL#119
    Assists
    25
    NHL#130
    P/GP
    0.52
    NHL#162
    +/-
    +33
    NHL#3
    PlayoffsEliminated by Toronto Maple Leafs
    7 games2 points1 G · 1 A
    First roundTORToronto Maple Leafs3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2003-2004
  9. Season

    2005-2006

    Zdeno Chara scores 43 points

    OTTOttawa Senators
    Points
    43
    NHL#164
    Games
    71 of 82
    87%
    Goals
    16
    NHL#159
    Assists
    27
    NHL#166
    P/GP
    0.61
    NHL#164
    +/-
    +17
    NHL#42
    PlayoffsEliminated by Buffalo Sabres
    10 games4 points1 G · 3 A
    First roundTBLTampa Bay Lightning4–1Second roundBUFBuffalo Sabres1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2005-2006
  10. Season

    2006-2007

    Zdeno Chara scores 43 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    43
    NHL#153
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    11
    NHL#240
    Assists
    32
    NHL#105
    P/GP
    0.54
    NHL#183
    +/-
    -21
    NHL#837
    The whole season2006-2007
  11. Season

    2007-2008

    Zdeno Chara scores 51 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    51
    NHL#99
    Games
    77 of 82
    94%
    Goals
    17
    NHL#119
    Assists
    34
    NHL#77
    P/GP
    0.66
    NHL#115
    +/-
    +14
    NHL#48
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    7 games2 points1 G · 1 A
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2007-2008
  12. Season

    2008-2009

    Zdeno Chara scores 19 goals — his best goal-scoring season

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    James Norris Memorial Trophy
    Career best
    His best goal-scoring season
    Points
    50
    NHL#103
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    19
    NHL#121
    Assists
    31
    NHL#104
    P/GP
    0.63
    NHL#135
    +/-
    +23
    NHL#20
    PlayoffsEliminated by Carolina Hurricanes
    11 games4 points1 G · 3 A
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens4–0Second roundCARCarolina Hurricanes3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2008-2009
  13. Season

    2009-2010

    Zdeno Chara scores 44 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    44
    NHL#132
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    7
    NHL#328
    Assists
    37
    NHL#58
    P/GP
    0.55
    NHL#165
    +/-
    +19
    NHL#29
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    13 games7 points2 G · 5 A
    First roundBUFBuffalo Sabres4–2Second roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2009-2010
  14. Season

    2010-2011

    Zdeno Chara scores 44 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award
    Points
    44
    NHL#139
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#174
    Assists
    30
    NHL#98
    P/GP
    0.54
    NHL#177
    +/-
    +33
    NHL#1
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    24 of 25 games9 points2 G · 7 A
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens4–3Second roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–0Conference finalTBLTampa Bay Lightning4–3Stanley Cup FinalVANVancouver Canucks4–3
    The whole season and the playoff run2010-2011
  15. Season

    2011-2012

    Zdeno Chara scores 52 points — the best season of his career

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    52
    NHL#86
    Games
    79 of 82
    96%
    Goals
    12
    NHL#198
    Assists
    40
    NHL#35
    P/GP
    0.66
    NHL#103
    +/-
    +33
    NHL#3
    PlayoffsEliminated by Washington Capitals
    7 games3 points1 G · 2 A
    First roundWSHWashington Capitals3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2011-2012
  16. Season

    2012-2013

    Zdeno Chara scores 19 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    19
    NHL#204
    Games
    48 of 48
    100%
    Goals
    7
    NHL#196
    Assists
    12
    NHL#190
    P/GP
    0.40
    NHL#259
    +/-
    +14
    NHL#33
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    22 games15 points3 G · 12 A
    First roundTORToronto Maple Leafs4–3Second roundNYRNew York Rangers4–1Conference finalPITPittsburgh Penguins4–0Stanley Cup FinalCHIChicago Blackhawks2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2012-2013
  17. Season

    2013-2014

    Zdeno Chara scores 40 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    40
    NHL#150
    Games
    77 of 82
    94%
    Goals
    17
    NHL#126
    Assists
    23
    NHL#171
    P/GP
    0.52
    NHL#168
    +/-
    +25
    NHL#21
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    12 games4 points2 G · 2 A
    First roundDETDetroit Red Wings4–1Second roundMTLMontréal Canadiens3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2013-2014
  18. Season

    2014-2015

    Zdeno Chara scores 20 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    19
    games missed
    Points
    20
    NHL#348
    Games
    63 of 82
    77%
    Goals
    8
    NHL#299
    Assists
    12
    NHL#358
    P/GP
    0.32
    NHL#366
    +/-
    0
    NHL#356
    The whole season2014-2015
  19. Season

    2015-2016

    Zdeno Chara scores 37 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    1,250
    NHL games
    Points
    37
    NHL#182
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#259
    Assists
    28
    NHL#112
    P/GP
    0.46
    NHL#212
    +/-
    +12
    NHL#67
    The whole season2015-2016
  20. Season

    2016-2017

    Zdeno Chara scores 29 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    29
    NHL#246
    Games
    75 of 82
    91%
    Goals
    10
    NHL#255
    Assists
    19
    NHL#222
    P/GP
    0.39
    NHL#267
    +/-
    +18
    NHL#35
    PlayoffsEliminated by Ottawa Senators
    6 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundOTTOttawa Senators2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2016-2017
  21. Season

    2017-2018

    Zdeno Chara scores 24 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    24
    NHL#330
    Games
    73 of 82
    89%
    Goals
    7
    NHL#353
    Assists
    17
    NHL#283
    P/GP
    0.33
    NHL#359
    +/-
    +22
    NHL#23
    PlayoffsEliminated by Tampa Bay Lightning
    12 games3 points1 G · 2 A
    First roundTORToronto Maple Leafs4–3Second roundTBLTampa Bay Lightning1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2017-2018
  22. Season

    2018-2019

    Zdeno Chara scores 14 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    20
    games missed
    Points
    14
    NHL#472
    Games
    62 of 82
    76%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#422
    Assists
    9
    NHL#464
    P/GP
    0.23
    NHL#502
    +/-
    +22
    NHL#23
    PlayoffsEliminated by St. Louis Blues
    23 of 24 games6 points2 G · 4 A
    First roundTORToronto Maple Leafs4–3Second roundCBJColumbus Blue Jackets4–2Conference finalCARCarolina Hurricanes4–0Stanley Cup FinalSTLSt. Louis Blues3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2018-2019
  23. Season

    2019-2020

    Zdeno Chara scores 14 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    1,500
    NHL games
    Points
    14
    NHL#429
    Games
    68 of 70
    97%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#401
    Assists
    9
    NHL#418
    P/GP
    0.21
    NHL#520
    +/-
    +26
    NHL#8
    PlayoffsEliminated by Tampa Bay Lightning
    10 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundCARCarolina Hurricanes4–1Second roundTBLTampa Bay Lightning1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2019-2020
  24. Season

    2020-2021

    Zdeno Chara scores 10 points

    WSHWashington Capitals
    Points
    10
    NHL#462
    Games
    55 of 56
    98%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#501
    Assists
    8
    NHL#382
    P/GP
    0.18
    NHL#544
    +/-
    +5
    NHL#172
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    5 games0 points
    First roundBOSBoston Bruins1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2020-2021
  25. Season

    2021-2022

    Zdeno Chara's last season: 14 points

    NYINew York Islanders
    Points
    14
    NHL#506
    Games
    72 of 82
    88%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#601
    Assists
    12
    NHL#416
    P/GP
    0.19
    NHL#576
    +/-
    +8
    NHL#174
    The whole season2021-2022
  26. The career

    Zdeno Chara played his last NHL game in 2022

    The career ended after 24 seasons, the last of them with New York Islanders.