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Dennis Seidenberg's NHL career

Points
251
Games
859
Assists
207
Goals
44
Plus/minus
+39

Defenceman Dennis Seidenberg was drafted 172th overall by Philadelphia Flyers in 2001. He played 15 seasons for 6 clubs, 2002-2018. That came to 859 games and 251 points, 44 goals and 207 assists.

Below: the whole of Dennis Seidenberg's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 2001 NHL Draft

    Dennis Seidenberg is drafted 172 overall by Philadelphia Flyers

    Selected
    172 overall, round 6
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    16 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
  2. 1 year, 3 months and 16 days later · 2 seasons
    NHL debut

    Dennis Seidenberg makes his NHL debut in the 2–⁠2 draw against Edmonton Oilers

    Dennis was 21 years old · Skyreach Centre, Canada

    First NHL assistFirst NHL point

    Swedes on the ice: Kim Johnsson and Tommy Salo.

    Season

    2002-2003

    Dennis Seidenberg's first NHL season: 13 points

    Events
    24
    games missed
    Points
    13
    Games
    58 of 82
    71%
    Goals
    4
    Assists
    9
    P/GP
    0.22
    NHL#430
    +/-
    +8
    PlayoffsEliminated by Ottawa Senators
    0 of 13 games0 points
    First roundTORToronto Maple Leafs4–3Second roundOTTOttawa Senators2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2002-2003
  3. Season

    2003-2004

    Dennis Seidenberg plays only 5 games for 0 points

    Events
    77
    games missed
    Points
    0
    Games
    5 of 82
    6%
    Goals
    0
    Assists
    0
    P/GP
    0.00
    +/-
    -4
    PlayoffsEliminated by Tampa Bay Lightning
    3 of 18 games0 points
    First roundNJDNew Jersey Devils4–1Second roundTORToronto Maple Leafs4–2Conference finalTBLTampa Bay Lightning3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2003-2004
  4. Season

    2005-2006

    Dennis Seidenberg scores 18 points

    Events
    19
    games missed
    Points
    18
    Games
    63 of 82
    77%
    Goals
    3
    Assists
    15
    P/GP
    0.29
    NHL#403
    +/-
    -13
    The whole season2005-2006
  5. Season

    2006-2007

    Dennis Seidenberg scores 8 points

    Events
    30
    games missed
    Points
    8
    Games
    52 of 82
    63%
    Goals
    2
    Assists
    6
    P/GP
    0.15
    NHL#529
    +/-
    -16
    The whole season2006-2007
  6. Season

    2007-2008

    Dennis Seidenberg plays only 47 games for 15 points

    Events
    35
    games missed
    Points
    15
    Games
    47 of 82
    57%
    Goals
    0
    Assists
    15
    P/GP
    0.32
    NHL#338
    +/-
    +6
    The whole season2007-2008
  7. Season

    2008-2009

    Dennis Seidenberg scores 30 points

    Points
    30
    Games
    70 of 82
    85%
    Goals
    5
    Assists
    25
    P/GP
    0.43
    NHL#265
    +/-
    -9
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    16 of 18 games6 points1 G · 5 A
    First roundNJDNew Jersey Devils4–3Second roundBOSBoston Bruins4–3Conference finalPITPittsburgh Penguins0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2008-2009
  8. Season

    2009-2010

    Dennis Seidenberg scores 32 points — the best season of his career

    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    32
    Games
    79 of 82
    96%
    Goals
    4
    Assists
    28
    P/GP
    0.41
    NHL#273
    +/-
    +6
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    0 of 13 games0 points
    First roundBUFBuffalo Sabres4–2Second roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2009-2010
  9. Season

    2010-2011

    Dennis Seidenberg scores 32 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    32
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    7
    Assists
    25
    P/GP
    0.40
    NHL#279
    +/-
    +3
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    25 games11 points1 G · 10 A
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens4–3Second roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–0Conference finalTBLTampa Bay Lightning4–3Stanley Cup FinalVANVancouver Canucks4–3
    The whole season and the playoff run2010-2011
  10. Season

    2011-2012

    Dennis Seidenberg scores 23 points

    Points
    23
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    5
    Assists
    18
    P/GP
    0.29
    NHL#358
    +/-
    +15
    PlayoffsEliminated by Washington Capitals
    7 games3 points1 G · 2 A
    First roundWSHWashington Capitals3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2011-2012
  11. Season

    2012-2013

    Dennis Seidenberg scores 17 points

    Points
    17
    Games
    46 of 48
    96%
    Goals
    4
    Assists
    13
    P/GP
    0.37
    NHL#294
    +/-
    +18
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    18 of 22 games1 points0 G · 1 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
  12. Season

    2013-2014

    Dennis Seidenberg plays only 34 games for 10 points

    Events
    48
    games missed
    Points
    10
    Games
    34 of 82
    41%
    Goals
    1
    Assists
    9
    P/GP
    0.29
    NHL#368
    +/-
    +11
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    0 of 12 games0 points
    First roundDETDetroit Red Wings4–1Second roundMTLMontréal Canadiens3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2013-2014
  13. Season

    2014-2015

    Dennis Seidenberg scores 14 points

    Points
    14
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    3
    Assists
    11
    P/GP
    0.17
    NHL#528
    +/-
    -1
    The whole season2014-2015
  14. Season

    2015-2016

    Dennis Seidenberg scores 12 points

    Events
    21
    games missed
    Points
    12
    Games
    61 of 82
    74%
    Goals
    1
    Assists
    11
    P/GP
    0.20
    NHL#472
    +/-
    -1
    The whole season2015-2016
  15. Season

    2016-2017

    Dennis Seidenberg scores 22 points

    Points
    22
    Games
    73 of 82
    89%
    Goals
    5
    Assists
    17
    P/GP
    0.30
    NHL#357
    +/-
    +25
    The whole season2016-2017
  16. Season

    2017-2018

    Dennis Seidenberg's last season: 5 points

    Events
    54
    games missed
    Points
    5
    Games
    28 of 82
    34%
    Goals
    0
    Assists
    5
    P/GP
    0.18
    NHL#560
    +/-
    -9
    The whole season2017-2018
  17. The career

    Dennis Seidenberg played his last NHL game in 2018

    The career ended after 15 seasons, the last of them with New York Islanders.