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Robert Nyström's NHL career

Points
513
Games
900
Goals
235
Assists
278
P/GP
0.57
Plus/minus
+110

Right winger Robert Nyström was drafted 33th overall by New York Islanders in 1972. He played 14 seasons, all of them for New York Islanders, 1972-1986. That came to 900 games and 513 points, 235 goals and 278 assists.

Below: the whole of Robert Nyström's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. NHL debut

    Robert Nyström makes his NHL debut in 1–⁠6 loss against Chicago Blackhawks

    Robert was 20 years old · Chicago Stadium, USA

    Season

    1972-1973

    Robert Nyström's first NHL season: 2 points

    Events
    67
    games missed
    Points
    2
    Games
    11 of 78
    14%
    Goals
    1
    Assists
    1
    P/GP
    0.18
    +/-
    -11
    The whole season1972-1973
    Robert Nyström's career in total through 1972-1973
    11
    Games
    2
    Points
    1
    Goals
    1
    Assists
    -11
    +/-
  2. Season

    1973-1974

    Robert Nyström scores 41 points

    Points
    41
    Games
    77 of 78
    99%
    Goals
    21
    Assists
    20
    P/GP
    0.53
    #3NHL#113
    +/-
    -17
    The whole season1973-1974
    Robert Nyström's career in total through 1973-1974
    88
    Games
    Swedish flag#3
    43
    Points
    Swedish flag#2
    22
    Goals
    Swedish flag#2
    21
    Assists
    Swedish flag#4
    -28
    +/-
  3. Season

    1974-1975

    Robert Nyström scores 55 points

    Events
    Most among Swedes
    goals
    Points
    55
    Games
    76 of 80
    95%
    Goals
    27
    Assists
    28
    P/GP
    0.72
    #2NHL#86
    +/-
    +17
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    17 games4 points1 G · 3 A
    Preliminary roundNYRNew York Rangers2–1QuarterfinalPITPittsburgh Penguins4–3SemifinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1974-1975
    Robert Nyström's career in total through 1974-1975
    164
    Games
    Swedish flag#2
    98
    Points
    Swedish flag#2
    49
    Goals
    Swedish flag#2
    49
    Assists
    Swedish flag#3
    -11
    +/-
  4. Season

    1975-1976

    Robert Nyström scores 48 points

    Events
    Most among Swedes
    goals
    Points
    48
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    23
    Assists
    25
    P/GP
    0.60
    #2NHL#123
    +/-
    +24
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    13 games9 points3 G · 6 A
    Preliminary roundVANVancouver Canucks2–0QuarterfinalBUFBuffalo Sabres4–2SemifinalMTLMontréal Canadiens1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1975-1976
    Robert Nyström's career in total through 1975-1976
    244
    Games
    Swedish flag#2
    146
    Points
    Swedish flag#2
    72
    Goals
    Swedish flag#2
    74
    Assists
    Swedish flag#3
    +13
    +/-
    Swedish flag#2
  5. Season

    1976-1977

    Robert Nyström scores 56 points

    Events
    Most among Swedes
    goals
    Points
    56
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    29
    Assists
    27
    P/GP
    0.70
    #3NHL#82
    +/-
    +22
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    12 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    Preliminary roundCHIChicago Blackhawks2–0QuarterfinalBUFBuffalo Sabres4–0SemifinalMTLMontréal Canadiens2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1976-1977
    Robert Nyström's career in total through 1976-1977
    324
    Games
    Swedish flag#2
    202
    Points
    Swedish flag#3
    101
    Goals
    Swedish flag#2
    101
    Assists
    Swedish flag#3
    +35
    +/-
    Swedish flag#2
  6. Season

    1977-1978

    Robert Nyström scores 59 points — the best season of his career

    Events
    Most among Swedes
    goals
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    59
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    30
    Assists
    29
    P/GP
    0.74
    #5NHL#75
    +/-
    +18
    PlayoffsEliminated by Toronto Maple Leafs
    7 games4 points3 G · 1 A
    QuarterfinalTORToronto Maple Leafs3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1977-1978
    Robert Nyström's career in total through 1977-1978
    404
    Games
    Swedish flag#2
    261
    Points
    Swedish flag#3
    131
    Goals
    Swedish flag#2
    130
    Assists
    Swedish flag#3
    +53
    +/-
    Swedish flag#2
  7. Season

    1978-1979

    Robert Nyström scores 39 points

    Points
    39
    Games
    78 of 80
    98%
    Goals
    19
    Assists
    20
    P/GP
    0.50
    #8NHL#162
    +/-
    +19
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    10 games5 points3 G · 2 A
    QuarterfinalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–0SemifinalNYRNew York Rangers2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1978-1979
    Robert Nyström's career in total through 1978-1979
    482
    Games
    Swedish flag#2
    300
    Points
    Swedish flag#3
    150
    Goals
    Swedish flag#1
    150
    Assists
    Swedish flag#3
    +72
    +/-
    Swedish flag#2
  8. Season

    1979-1980

    Robert Nyström scores 39 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    39
    Games
    67 of 80
    84%
    Goals
    21
    Assists
    18
    P/GP
    0.58
    #11NHL#153
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    20 of 21 games18 points9 G · 9 A
    Preliminary roundLAKLos Angeles Kings3–1QuarterfinalBOSBoston Bruins4–1SemifinalBUFBuffalo Sabres4–2Stanley Cup FinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1979-1980
    Robert Nyström's career in total through 1979-1980
    549
    Games
    Swedish flag#2
    339
    Points
    Swedish flag#3
    171
    Goals
    Swedish flag#1
    168
    Assists
    Swedish flag#3
    +76
    +/-
    Swedish flag#2
  9. Season

    1980-1981

    Robert Nyström scores 44 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Career best
    His best assist season
    Points
    44
    Games
    79 of 80
    99%
    Goals
    14
    Assists
    30
    P/GP
    0.56
    #11NHL#200
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    18 games12 points6 G · 6 A
    Preliminary roundTORToronto Maple Leafs3–0QuarterfinalEDMEdmonton Oilers4–2SemifinalNYRNew York Rangers4–0Stanley Cup FinalMNSMinnesota North Stars4–1
    The whole season and the playoff run1980-1981
    Robert Nyström's career in total through 1980-1981
    628
    Games
    Swedish flag#1
    383
    Points
    Swedish flag#2
    185
    Goals
    Swedish flag#1
    198
    Assists
    Swedish flag#3
    +82
    +/-
    Swedish flag#3
  10. Season

    1981-1982

    Robert Nyström scores 47 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    47
    Games
    74 of 80
    93%
    Goals
    22
    Assists
    25
    P/GP
    0.64
    #10NHL#175
    +/-
    +14
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    15 of 19 games10 points5 G · 5 A
    First roundPITPittsburgh Penguins3–2Second roundNYRNew York Rangers4–2Conference finalQUEQuebec Nordiques4–0Stanley Cup FinalVANVancouver Canucks4–0
    The whole season and the playoff run1981-1982
    Robert Nyström's career in total through 1981-1982
    702
    Games
    Swedish flag#1
    430
    Points
    Swedish flag#2
    207
    Goals
    Swedish flag#1
    223
    Assists
    Swedish flag#4
    +96
    +/-
    Swedish flag#3
  11. Season

    1982-1983

    Robert Nyström scores 30 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    30
    Games
    74 of 80
    93%
    Goals
    10
    Assists
    20
    P/GP
    0.41
    #17NHL#269
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    20 games13 points7 G · 6 A
    First roundWSHWashington Capitals3–1Second roundNYRNew York Rangers4–2Conference finalBOSBoston Bruins4–2Stanley Cup FinalEDMEdmonton Oilers4–0
    The whole season and the playoff run1982-1983
    Robert Nyström's career in total through 1982-1983
    776
    Games
    Swedish flag#1
    460
    Points
    Swedish flag#2
    217
    Goals
    Swedish flag#1
    243
    Assists
    Swedish flag#3
    +102
    +/-
    Swedish flag#3
  12. Season

    1983-1984

    Robert Nyström scores 44 points

    Points
    44
    Games
    74 of 80
    93%
    Goals
    15
    Assists
    29
    P/GP
    0.59
    #13NHL#173
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    15 of 21 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundNYRNew York Rangers3–2Second roundWSHWashington Capitals4–1Conference finalMTLMontréal Canadiens4–2Stanley Cup FinalEDMEdmonton Oilers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1983-1984
    Robert Nyström's career in total through 1983-1984
    850
    Games
    Swedish flag#1
    504
    Points
    Swedish flag#2
    232
    Goals
    Swedish flag#1
    272
    Assists
    Swedish flag#4
    +110
    +/-
    Swedish flag#3
  13. Season

    1984-1985

    Robert Nyström plays only 36 games for 7 points

    Events
    44
    games missed
    Points
    7
    Games
    36 of 80
    45%
    Assists
    5
    P/GP
    0.19
    #24NHL#399
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    10 games4 points2 G · 2 A
    First roundWSHWashington Capitals3–2Second roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1984-1985
    Robert Nyström's career in total through 1984-1985
    886
    Games
    Swedish flag#1
    511
    Points
    Swedish flag#3
    234
    Goals
    Swedish flag#1
    277
    Assists
    Swedish flag#5
    +114
    +/-
    Swedish flag#3
  14. Season

    1985-1986

    Robert Nyström's last season: 2 points

    Events
    66
    games missed
    Points
    2
    Games
    14 of 80
    18%
    Assists
    1
    P/GP
    0.14
    PlayoffsEliminated by Washington Capitals
    0 of 3 games0 points
    First roundWSHWashington Capitals0–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1985-1986
    Robert Nyström's career in total through 1985-1986
    900
    Games
    Swedish flag#2
    513
    Points
    Swedish flag#4
    235
    Goals
    Swedish flag#2
    278
    Assists
    Swedish flag#5
    +110
    +/-
    Swedish flag#3
  15. The career

    Robert Nyström played his last NHL game in 1986

    The career ended after 14 seasons with New York Islanders.