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Jan Rutta's NHL career

Points
98
Games
417
Assists
75
Goals
23
Plus/minus
+25

Defenceman Jan Rutta played in the NHL. He played 8 seasons for 4 clubs, 2017-2025. That came to 417 games and 98 points, 23 goals and 75 assists.

Below: the whole of Jan Rutta's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. NHL debut

    Jan Rutta makes his NHL debut in 10–⁠1 win against Pittsburgh Penguins

    PITPittsburgh Penguins1–10CHIChicago Blackhawks

    Jan was 27 years old · United Center, USA

    First NHL assistFirst NHL point

    Swedes on the ice: Carl Hagelin and Gustav Forsling.

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    Season

    2017-2018

    Jan Rutta's first NHL season: 20 points

    CHIChicago Blackhawks
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    25
    games missed
    Points
    20
    NHL#382
    Games
    57 of 82
    70%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#387
    Assists
    14
    NHL#339
    P/GP
    0.35
    NHL#338
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#451
    The whole season2017-2018
  2. Season

    2018-2019

    Jan Rutta plays only 37 games for 8 points

    CHIChicago BlackhawksTBLTampa Bay Lightning
    Events
    45
    games missed
    Points
    8
    NHL#578
    Games
    37 of 82
    45%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#571
    Assists
    6
    NHL#545
    P/GP
    0.22
    NHL#511
    +/-
    +4
    NHL#219
    PlayoffsEliminated by Columbus Blue Jackets
    4 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundCBJColumbus Blue Jackets0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2018-2019
  3. Season

    2019-2020

    Jan Rutta scores 7 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    TBLTampa Bay Lightning
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    37
    games missed
    Points
    7
    NHL#573
    Games
    33 of 70
    47%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#602
    Assists
    6
    NHL#515
    P/GP
    0.21
    NHL#508
    +/-
    +6
    NHL#150
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    4 of 22 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundCBJColumbus Blue Jackets4–1Second roundBOSBoston Bruins4–1Conference finalNYINew York Islanders4–2Stanley Cup FinalDALDallas Stars4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run2019-2020
  4. Season

    2020-2021

    Jan Rutta scores 8 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    TBLTampa Bay Lightning
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    21
    games missed
    Points
    8
    NHL#514
    Games
    35 of 56
    63%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#688
    Assists
    8
    NHL#382
    P/GP
    0.23
    NHL#496
    +/-
    +12
    NHL#79
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    23 games3 points2 G · 1 A
    First roundFLAFlorida Panthers4–2Second roundCARCarolina Hurricanes4–1Conference finalNYINew York Islanders4–3Stanley Cup FinalMTLMontréal Canadiens4–1
    The whole season and the playoff run2020-2021
  5. Season

    2021-2022

    Jan Rutta scores 18 points

    TBLTampa Bay Lightning
    Events
    Career best
    His best assist season
    Points
    18
    NHL#439
    Games
    76 of 82
    93%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#535
    Assists
    15
    NHL#346
    P/GP
    0.24
    NHL#513
    +/-
    +25
    NHL#39
    PlayoffsEliminated by Colorado Avalanche
    17 of 23 games5 points1 G · 4 A
    First roundTORToronto Maple Leafs4–3Second roundFLAFlorida Panthers4–0Conference finalNYRNew York Rangers4–2Stanley Cup FinalCOLColorado Avalanche2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2021-2022
  6. Season

    2022-2023

    Jan Rutta scores 9 points

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Events
    26
    games missed
    Points
    9
    NHL#594
    Games
    56 of 82
    68%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#541
    Assists
    6
    NHL#573
    P/GP
    0.16
    NHL#606
    +/-
    +3
    NHL#284
    The whole season2022-2023
  7. Season

    2023-2024

    Jan Rutta scores 19 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Points
    19
    NHL#405
    Games
    69 of 82
    84%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#433
    Assists
    14
    NHL#364
    P/GP
    0.28
    NHL#440
    +/-
    -21
    NHL#878
    The whole season2023-2024
  8. Season

    2024-2025

    Jan Rutta's last season: 9 points

    SJSSan Jose Sharks
    Events
    28
    games missed
    Points
    9
    NHL#566
    Games
    54 of 82
    66%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#532
    Assists
    6
    NHL#560
    P/GP
    0.17
    NHL#579
    +/-
    -3
    NHL#547
    The whole season2024-2025
  9. The career

    Jan Rutta played his last NHL game in 2025

    The career ended after 8 seasons, the last of them with San Jose Sharks.