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Brian Boyle's NHL career

Points
252
Games
871
Goals
141
Assists
111
P/GP
0.29
Plus/minus
-42

Centre Brian Boyle was drafted 26th overall by Los Angeles Kings in 2003. He played 14 seasons for 8 clubs, 2007-2022. That came to 871 games and 252 points, 141 goals and 111 assists.

Below: the whole of Brian Boyle's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 2003 NHL Draft

    Brian Boyle is drafted 26 overall by Los Angeles Kings

    Selected
    26 overall, round 1
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    17 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
  2. 4 years, 7 months and 12 days later · 5 seasons
    NHL debut

    Brian Boyle makes his NHL debut in 3–⁠6 loss against New Jersey Devils

    Brian was 23 years old · Prudential Center, USA

    First NHL assistFirst NHL goalFirst NHL point

    Swedes on the ice: Johnny Oduya.

    Season

    2007-2008

    Brian Boyle's first NHL season: 5 points

    Events
    74
    games missed
    Points
    5
    Games
    8 of 82
    10%
    Goals
    4
    Assists
    1
    P/GP
    0.63
    +/-
    +4
    The whole season2007-2008
  3. Season

    2008-2009

    Brian Boyle plays only 28 games for 5 points

    Events
    54
    games missed
    Points
    5
    Games
    28 of 82
    34%
    Goals
    4
    Assists
    1
    P/GP
    0.18
    NHL#507
    +/-
    -9
    The whole season2008-2009
  4. Season

    2009-2010

    Brian Boyle scores 6 points

    Points
    6
    Games
    71 of 82
    87%
    Goals
    4
    Assists
    2
    P/GP
    0.08
    NHL#605
    +/-
    -6
    The whole season2009-2010
  5. Season

    2010-2011

    Brian Boyle scores 35 points — the best season of his career

    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    35
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    21
    Assists
    14
    P/GP
    0.43
    NHL#253
    +/-
    +2
    PlayoffsEliminated by Washington Capitals
    5 games0 points
    First roundWSHWashington Capitals1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2010-2011
  6. Season

    2011-2012

    Brian Boyle scores 26 points

    Events
    Career best
    His best assist season
    Points
    26
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    11
    Assists
    15
    P/GP
    0.32
    NHL#324
    +/-
    +2
    PlayoffsEliminated by New Jersey Devils
    17 of 20 games6 points3 G · 3 A
    First roundOTTOttawa Senators4–3Second roundWSHWashington Capitals4–3Conference finalNJDNew Jersey Devils2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2011-2012
  7. Season

    2012-2013

    Brian Boyle scores 5 points

    Events
    10
    games missed
    Points
    5
    Games
    38 of 48
    79%
    Goals
    2
    Assists
    3
    P/GP
    0.13
    NHL#557
    +/-
    -13
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    11 of 12 games5 points3 G · 2 A
    First roundWSHWashington Capitals4–3Second roundBOSBoston Bruins1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2012-2013
  8. Season

    2013-2014

    Brian Boyle scores 18 points

    Points
    18
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    6
    Assists
    12
    P/GP
    0.22
    NHL#446
    +/-
    +1
    PlayoffsEliminated by Los Angeles Kings
    25 games8 points3 G · 5 A
    First roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–3Second roundPITPittsburgh Penguins4–3Conference finalMTLMontréal Canadiens4–2Stanley Cup FinalLAKLos Angeles Kings1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2013-2014
  9. Season

    2014-2015

    Brian Boyle scores 24 points

    Points
    24
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    15
    Assists
    9
    P/GP
    0.29
    NHL#383
    +/-
    +3
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    25 of 26 games2 points1 G · 1 A
    First roundDETDetroit Red Wings4–3Second roundMTLMontréal Canadiens4–2Conference finalNYRNew York Rangers4–3Stanley Cup FinalCHIChicago Blackhawks2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2014-2015
  10. Season

    2015-2016

    Brian Boyle scores 20 points

    Points
    20
    Games
    76 of 82
    93%
    Goals
    13
    Assists
    7
    P/GP
    0.26
    NHL#384
    +/-
    -7
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    17 games5 points5 G · 0 A
    First roundDETDetroit Red Wings4–1Second roundNYINew York Islanders4–1Conference finalPITPittsburgh Penguins3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2015-2016
  11. Season

    2016-2017

    Brian Boyle scores 25 points

    Points
    25
    Games
    75 of 82
    91%
    Goals
    13
    Assists
    12
    P/GP
    0.33
    NHL#323
    +/-
    +3
    PlayoffsEliminated by Washington Capitals
    6 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundWSHWashington Capitals2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2016-2017
  12. Season

    2017-2018

    Brian Boyle scores 23 points

    Events
    Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
    Points
    23
    Games
    69 of 82
    84%
    Goals
    13
    Assists
    10
    P/GP
    0.33
    NHL#350
    +/-
    -9
    PlayoffsEliminated by Tampa Bay Lightning
    5 games0 points
    First roundTBLTampa Bay Lightning1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2017-2018
  13. Season

    2018-2019

    Brian Boyle scores 24 points

    Points
    24
    Games
    73 of 82
    89%
    Goals
    18
    Assists
    6
    P/GP
    0.33
    NHL#366
    +/-
    -14
    PlayoffsEliminated by Dallas Stars
    3 of 6 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundDALDallas Stars2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2018-2019
  14. Season

    2019-2020

    Brian Boyle plays only 39 games for 15 points

    Events
    30
    games missed
    Points
    15
    Games
    39 of 69
    57%
    Goals
    6
    Assists
    9
    P/GP
    0.38
    NHL#303
    +/-
    -5
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    4 games1 points1 G · 0 A
    Qualifying roundNYINew York Islanders1–3
    The whole season and the playoff run2019-2020
  15. Season

    2021-2022

    Brian Boyle's last season: 21 points

    Points
    21
    Games
    66 of 82
    80%
    Goals
    11
    Assists
    10
    P/GP
    0.32
    NHL#403
    +/-
    +6
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    6 of 7 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundNYRNew York Rangers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2021-2022
  16. The career

    Brian Boyle played his last NHL game in 2022

    The career ended after 14 seasons, the last of them with Pittsburgh Penguins.