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NHL careerNYRSTLTORVANLast NHL game 1983

Jerry Butler's NHL career

Points
219
Games
641
Goals
99
Assists
120
P/GP
0.34
Plus/minus
-64

Right winger Jerry Butler was drafted 55th overall by New York Rangers in 1971. He played 11 seasons for 5 clubs, 1972-1983. That came to 641 games and 219 points, 99 goals and 120 assists.

Below: the whole of Jerry Butler's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. NHL debut

    Jerry Butler makes his NHL debut in 2–⁠5 loss against Atlanta Flames

    AFMAtlanta Flames5–2NYRNew York Rangers

    Jerry was 21 years old · Madison Square Garden, USA

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    Season

    1972-1973

    Jerry Butler's first NHL season: 1 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Events
    70
    games missed
    Points
    1
    NHL#316
    Games
    8 of 78
    10%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#264
    Assists
    0
    NHL#331
    P/GP
    0.13
    +/-
    +1
    NHL#140
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    0 of 10 games0 points
    QuarterfinalBOSBoston Bruins4–1SemifinalCHIChicago Blackhawks1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1972-1973
  2. Season

    1973-1974

    Jerry Butler plays only 26 games for 16 points

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Events
    52
    games missed
    Points
    16
    NHL#224
    Games
    26 of 78
    33%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#189
    Assists
    10
    NHL#232
    P/GP
    0.62
    NHL#92
    +/-
    +7
    NHL#98
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    12 of 13 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    QuarterfinalMTLMontréal Canadiens4–2SemifinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1973-1974
  3. Season

    1974-1975

    Jerry Butler scores 17 goals — his best goal-scoring season

    NYRNew York Rangers
    Events
    Career best
    His best goal-scoring season
    Points
    33
    NHL#165
    Games
    78 of 80
    98%
    Goals
    17
    NHL#112
    Assists
    16
    NHL#218
    P/GP
    0.42
    NHL#199
    +/-
    -5
    NHL#307
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    3 games1 points1 G · 0 A
    Preliminary roundNYINew York Islanders1–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1974-1975
  4. Season

    1975-1976

    Jerry Butler scores 41 points — the best season of his career

    STLSt. Louis Blues
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    41
    NHL#127
    Games
    66 of 80
    83%
    Goals
    17
    NHL#118
    Assists
    24
    NHL#131
    P/GP
    0.62
    NHL#113
    +/-
    0
    NHL#174
    PlayoffsEliminated by Buffalo Sabres
    3 games0 points
    Preliminary roundBUFBuffalo Sabres1–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1975-1976
  5. Season

    1976-1977

    Jerry Butler scores 32 points

    STLSt. Louis Blues
    Points
    32
    NHL#163
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    12
    NHL#167
    Assists
    20
    NHL#157
    P/GP
    0.40
    NHL#204
    +/-
    -31
    NHL#435
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    4 games0 points
    QuarterfinalMTLMontréal Canadiens0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1976-1977
  6. Season

    1977-1978

    Jerry Butler scores 18 points

    STLSt. Louis BluesTORToronto Maple Leafs
    Points
    18
    NHL#247
    Games
    82 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#189
    Assists
    9
    NHL#283
    P/GP
    0.22
    NHL#296
    +/-
    -18
    NHL#387
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    13 games2 points1 G · 1 A
    Preliminary roundLAKLos Angeles Kings2–0QuarterfinalNYINew York Islanders4–3SemifinalMTLMontréal Canadiens0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1977-1978
  7. Season

    1978-1979

    Jerry Butler scores 15 points

    TORToronto Maple Leafs
    Points
    15
    NHL#272
    Games
    76 of 80
    95%
    Goals
    8
    NHL#198
    Assists
    7
    NHL#295
    P/GP
    0.20
    NHL#307
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#206
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    6 games0 points
    Preliminary roundAFMAtlanta Flames2–0QuarterfinalMTLMontréal Canadiens0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1978-1979
  8. Season

    1979-1980

    Jerry Butler scores 23 points

    TORToronto Maple LeafsVANVancouver Canucks
    Points
    23
    NHL#249
    Games
    78 of 80
    98%
    Goals
    11
    NHL#192
    Assists
    12
    NHL#290
    P/GP
    0.29
    NHL#312
    +/-
    -9
    NHL#454
    PlayoffsEliminated by Buffalo Sabres
    4 games0 points
    Preliminary roundBUFBuffalo Sabres1–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1979-1980
  9. Season

    1980-1981

    Jerry Butler scores 27 points

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Points
    27
    NHL#247
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    12
    NHL#205
    Assists
    15
    NHL#268
    P/GP
    0.34
    NHL#303
    +/-
    +2
    NHL#199
    PlayoffsEliminated by Buffalo Sabres
    3 games1 points1 G · 0 A
    Preliminary roundBUFBuffalo Sabres0–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1980-1981
  10. Season

    1981-1982

    Jerry Butler plays only 25 games for 4 points

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Events
    55
    games missed
    Points
    4
    NHL#462
    Games
    25 of 80
    31%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#361
    Assists
    1
    NHL#497
    P/GP
    0.16
    +/-
    -5
    NHL#389
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    0 of 17 games0 points
    First roundCGYCalgary Flames3–0Second roundLAKLos Angeles Kings4–1Conference finalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–1Stanley Cup FinalNYINew York Islanders0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1981-1982
  11. Season

    1982-1983

    Jerry Butler's last season: 9 points

    WINWinnipeg Jets
    Events
    38
    games missed
    Points
    9
    NHL#404
    Games
    42 of 80
    53%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#369
    Assists
    6
    NHL#407
    P/GP
    0.21
    NHL#376
    +/-
    -5
    NHL#391
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    0 of 3 games0 points
    First roundEDMEdmonton Oilers0–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1982-1983
  12. The career

    Jerry Butler played his last NHL game in 1983

    The career ended after 11 seasons, the last of them with Winnipeg Jets.