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Chris Chelios's NHL career

Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award3× James Norris Memorial Trophy
Points
948
Games
1651
Assists
763
Goals
185
Plus/minus
+351

Defenceman Chris Chelios was drafted 40th overall by Montréal Canadiens in 1981. He played 26 seasons for 4 clubs, 1983-2010. That came to 1651 games and 948 points, 185 goals and 763 assists.

Below: the whole of Chris Chelios's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1981 NHL Draft

    Chris Chelios is drafted 40 overall by Montréal Canadiens

    MTLMontréal Canadiens
    Selected
    40 overall, round 2
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    14 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Jan Ingman#19
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
    The full 1981 draft
  2. 2 years, 8 months and 27 days later · 3 seasons
    NHL debut

    Chris Chelios makes his NHL debut in 3–⁠2 win against Hartford Whalers

    HFDHartford Whalers2–3MTLMontréal Canadiens

    Chris was 22 years old · Montreal Forum, Canada

    Swedes on the ice: Mats Näslund.

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    Season

    1983-1984

    Chris Chelios's first NHL season: 2 points

    MTLMontréal Canadiens
    Events
    68
    games missed
    Points
    2
    NHL#509
    Games
    12 of 80
    15%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#511
    Assists
    2
    NHL#479
    P/GP
    0.17
    +/-
    -5
    NHL#412
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    15 games10 points1 G · 9 A
    First roundBOSBoston Bruins3–0Second roundQUEQuebec Nordiques4–2Conference finalNYINew York Islanders2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1983-1984
  3. Season

    1984-1985

    Chris Chelios scores 64 points

    MTLMontréal Canadiens
    Points
    64
    NHL#65
    Games
    74 of 80
    93%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#254
    Assists
    55
    NHL#18
    P/GP
    0.86
    NHL#73
    +/-
    +10
    NHL#107
    PlayoffsEliminated by Quebec Nordiques
    9 of 12 games10 points2 G · 8 A
    First roundBOSBoston Bruins3–2Second roundQUEQuebec Nordiques3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1984-1985
  4. Season

    1985-1986

    Chris Chelios scores 34 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    MTLMontréal Canadiens
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    39
    games missed
    Points
    34
    NHL#213
    Games
    41 of 80
    51%
    Goals
    8
    NHL#271
    Assists
    26
    NHL#163
    P/GP
    0.83
    NHL#95
    +/-
    +6
    NHL#147
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    20 games11 points2 G · 9 A
    First roundBOSBoston Bruins3–0Second roundHFDHartford Whalers4–3Conference finalNYRNew York Rangers4–1Stanley Cup FinalCGYCalgary Flames4–1
    The whole season and the playoff run1985-1986
  5. Season

    1986-1987

    Chris Chelios scores 44 points

    MTLMontréal Canadiens
    Points
    44
    NHL#143
    Games
    71 of 80
    89%
    Goals
    11
    NHL#205
    Assists
    33
    NHL#96
    P/GP
    0.62
    NHL#164
    +/-
    -5
    NHL#430
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    17 games13 points4 G · 9 A
    First roundBOSBoston Bruins4–0Second roundQUEQuebec Nordiques4–3Conference finalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1986-1987
  6. Season

    1987-1988

    Chris Chelios scores 20 goals — his best goal-scoring season

    MTLMontréal Canadiens
    Events
    Career best
    His best goal-scoring season
    Points
    61
    NHL#77
    Games
    71 of 80
    89%
    Goals
    20
    NHL#102
    Assists
    41
    NHL#52
    P/GP
    0.86
    NHL#76
    +/-
    +14
    NHL#61
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    11 games4 points3 G · 1 A
    First roundHFDHartford Whalers4–2Second roundBOSBoston Bruins1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1987-1988
  7. Season

    1988-1989

    Chris Chelios scores 73 points — the best season of his career

    MTLMontréal Canadiens
    Events
    James Norris Memorial Trophy
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    73
    NHL#52
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    15
    NHL#161
    Assists
    58
    NHL#15
    P/GP
    0.91
    NHL#69
    +/-
    +35
    NHL#11
    PlayoffsEliminated by Calgary Flames
    21 games19 points4 G · 15 A
    First roundHFDHartford Whalers4–0Second roundBOSBoston Bruins4–1Conference finalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–2Stanley Cup FinalCGYCalgary Flames2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1988-1989
  8. Season

    1989-1990

    Chris Chelios scores 31 points

    MTLMontréal Canadiens
    Events
    27
    games missed
    Points
    31
    NHL#202
    Games
    53 of 80
    66%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#224
    Assists
    22
    NHL#178
    P/GP
    0.58
    NHL#170
    +/-
    +20
    NHL#25
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    5 of 11 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundBUFBuffalo Sabres4–2Second roundBOSBoston Bruins1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1989-1990
  9. Season

    1990-1991

    Chris Chelios scores 64 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Points
    64
    NHL#58
    Games
    77 of 80
    96%
    Goals
    12
    NHL#173
    Assists
    52
    NHL#21
    P/GP
    0.83
    NHL#65
    +/-
    +23
    NHL#18
    PlayoffsEliminated by Minnesota North Stars
    6 games8 points1 G · 7 A
    First roundMNSMinnesota North Stars2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1990-1991
  10. Season

    1991-1992

    Chris Chelios scores 56 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Points
    56
    NHL#95
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#219
    Assists
    47
    NHL#31
    P/GP
    0.70
    NHL#123
    +/-
    +24
    NHL#22
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    18 games21 points6 G · 15 A
    First roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–2Second roundDETDetroit Red Wings4–0Conference finalEDMEdmonton Oilers4–0Stanley Cup FinalPITPittsburgh Penguins0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1991-1992
  11. Season

    1992-1993

    Chris Chelios scores 73 points — the best season of his career

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Events
    James Norris Memorial Trophy
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    73
    NHL#73
    Games
    84 of 84
    100%
    Goals
    15
    NHL#166
    Assists
    58
    NHL#27
    P/GP
    0.87
    NHL#90
    +/-
    +14
    NHL#82
    PlayoffsEliminated by St. Louis Blues
    4 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundSTLSt. Louis Blues0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1992-1993
  12. Season

    1993-1994

    Chris Chelios scores 60 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Points
    60
    NHL#81
    Games
    76 of 84
    90%
    Goals
    16
    NHL#154
    Assists
    44
    NHL#44
    P/GP
    0.79
    NHL#86
    +/-
    +12
    NHL#101
    PlayoffsEliminated by Toronto Maple Leafs
    6 games2 points1 G · 1 A
    First roundTORToronto Maple Leafs2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1993-1994
  13. Season

    1994-1995

    Chris Chelios scores 38 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Points
    38
    NHL#50
    Games
    48 of 48
    100%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#238
    Assists
    33
    NHL#13
    P/GP
    0.79
    NHL#69
    +/-
    +17
    NHL#14
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    16 games11 points4 G · 7 A
    First roundTORToronto Maple Leafs4–3Second roundVANVancouver Canucks4–0Conference finalDETDetroit Red Wings1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1994-1995
  14. Season

    1995-1996

    Chris Chelios scores 72 points and wins the James Norris Memorial Trophy

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Events
    James Norris Memorial Trophy
    Career best
    His best assist season
    Points
    72
    NHL#43
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#174
    Assists
    58
    NHL#19
    P/GP
    0.89
    NHL#56
    +/-
    +25
    NHL#24
    PlayoffsEliminated by Colorado Avalanche
    9 of 10 games3 points0 G · 3 A
    First roundCGYCalgary Flames4–0Second roundCOLColorado Avalanche2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1995-1996
  15. Season

    1996-1997

    Chris Chelios scores 48 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Points
    48
    NHL#99
    Games
    72 of 82
    88%
    Goals
    10
    NHL#219
    Assists
    38
    NHL#47
    P/GP
    0.67
    NHL#101
    +/-
    +16
    NHL#50
    PlayoffsEliminated by Colorado Avalanche
    6 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundCOLColorado Avalanche2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1996-1997
  16. Season

    1997-1998

    Chris Chelios scores 42 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    Points
    42
    NHL#108
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#407
    Assists
    39
    NHL#32
    P/GP
    0.52
    NHL#144
    +/-
    -7
    NHL#614
    The whole season1997-1998
  17. Season

    1998-1999

    Chris Chelios scores 36 points

    CHIChicago BlackhawksDETDetroit Red Wings
    Points
    36
    NHL#157
    Games
    75 of 82
    91%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#226
    Assists
    27
    NHL#99
    P/GP
    0.48
    NHL#185
    +/-
    +1
    NHL#261
    PlayoffsEliminated by Colorado Avalanche
    10 games4 points0 G · 4 A
    First roundANAAnaheim Ducks4–0Second roundCOLColorado Avalanche2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1998-1999
  18. Season

    1999-2000

    Chris Chelios scores 34 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Points
    34
    NHL#183
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#449
    Assists
    31
    NHL#86
    P/GP
    0.42
    NHL#244
    +/-
    +48
    NHL#2
    PlayoffsEliminated by Colorado Avalanche
    9 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings4–0Second roundCOLColorado Avalanche1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1999-2000
  19. Season

    2000-2001

    Chris Chelios plays only 24 games for 3 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    58
    games missed
    Points
    3
    NHL#664
    Games
    24 of 82
    29%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#707
    Assists
    3
    NHL#604
    P/GP
    0.13
    +/-
    +4
    NHL#200
    PlayoffsEliminated by Los Angeles Kings
    5 of 6 games1 points1 G · 0 A
    First roundLAKLos Angeles Kings2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2000-2001
  20. Season

    2001-2002

    Chris Chelios scores 39 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    1,250
    NHL games
    Points
    39
    NHL#158
    Games
    79 of 82
    96%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#343
    Assists
    33
    NHL#71
    P/GP
    0.49
    NHL#186
    +/-
    +40
    NHL#1
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    23 games14 points1 G · 13 A
    First roundVANVancouver Canucks4–2Second roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–1Conference finalCOLColorado Avalanche4–3Stanley Cup FinalCARCarolina Hurricanes4–1
    The whole season and the playoff run2001-2002
  21. Season

    2002-2003

    Chris Chelios scores 19 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Points
    19
    NHL#336
    Games
    66 of 82
    80%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#530
    Assists
    17
    NHL#252
    P/GP
    0.29
    NHL#360
    +/-
    +4
    NHL#201
    PlayoffsEliminated by Anaheim Ducks
    4 games0 points
    First roundANAAnaheim Ducks0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2002-2003
  22. Season

    2003-2004

    Chris Chelios scores 21 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Points
    21
    NHL#329
    Games
    69 of 82
    84%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#517
    Assists
    19
    NHL#217
    P/GP
    0.30
    NHL#353
    +/-
    +12
    NHL#90
    PlayoffsEliminated by Calgary Flames
    8 of 12 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundNSHNashville Predators4–2Second roundCGYCalgary Flames2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2003-2004
  23. Season

    2005-2006

    Chris Chelios scores 11 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Points
    11
    NHL#498
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#446
    Assists
    7
    NHL#498
    P/GP
    0.14
    NHL#563
    +/-
    +22
    NHL#27
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    6 games0 points
    First roundEDMEdmonton Oilers2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2005-2006
  24. Season

    2006-2007

    Chris Chelios scores 11 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award
    1,500
    NHL games
    Points
    11
    NHL#486
    Games
    71 of 82
    87%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#674
    Assists
    11
    NHL#398
    P/GP
    0.15
    NHL#528
    +/-
    +11
    NHL#86
    PlayoffsEliminated by Anaheim Ducks
    18 games7 points1 G · 6 A
    First roundCGYCalgary Flames4–2Second roundSJSSan Jose Sharks4–2Conference finalANAAnaheim Ducks2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2006-2007
  25. Season

    2007-2008

    Chris Chelios scores 12 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    12
    NHL#457
    Games
    69 of 82
    84%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#464
    Assists
    9
    NHL#423
    P/GP
    0.17
    NHL#494
    +/-
    +11
    NHL#74
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    14 of 22 games0 points
    First roundNSHNashville Predators4–2Second roundCOLColorado Avalanche4–0Conference finalDALDallas Stars4–2Stanley Cup FinalPITPittsburgh Penguins4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run2007-2008
  26. Season

    2008-2009

    Chris Chelios plays only 28 games for 0 points

    DETDetroit Red Wings
    Events
    54
    games missed
    Points
    0
    NHL#789
    Games
    28 of 82
    34%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#691
    Assists
    0
    NHL#761
    P/GP
    0.00
    +/-
    +1
    NHL#271
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    6 of 23 games0 points
    First roundCBJColumbus Blue Jackets4–0Second roundANAAnaheim Ducks4–3Conference finalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–1Stanley Cup FinalPITPittsburgh Penguins3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2008-2009
  27. Season

    2009-2010

    Chris Chelios's last season: 0 points

    ATLAtlanta Thrashers
    Events
    75
    games missed
    Points
    0
    NHL#765
    Games
    7 of 82
    9%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#689
    Assists
    0
    NHL#745
    P/GP
    0.00
    +/-
    -2
    NHL#489
    The whole season2009-2010
  28. The career

    Chris Chelios played his last NHL game in 2010

    The career ended after 26 seasons, the last of them with Atlanta Thrashers.