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Jim Dowd's NHL career

Points
239
Games
728
Goals
71
Assists
168
P/GP
0.33
Plus/minus
-13

Centre Jim Dowd was drafted 149th overall by New Jersey Devils in 1987. He played 16 seasons for 10 clubs, 1991-2008. That came to 728 games and 239 points, 71 goals and 168 assists.

Below: the whole of Jim Dowd's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1987 NHL Draft

    Jim Dowd is drafted 149 overall by New Jersey Devils

    Selected
    149 overall, round 8
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    15 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
  2. 4 years, 9 months and 13 days later · 5 seasons
    NHL debut

    Jim Dowd makes his NHL debut in 4–⁠2 win against Boston Bruins

    Jim was 23 years old · Brendan Byrne Arena, USA

    Swedes on the ice: Tommy Albelin.

    Season

    1991-1992

    Jim Dowd's first NHL season: 0 points

    Events
    79
    games missed
    Points
    0
    Games
    1 of 80
    1%
    Goals
    0
    Assists
    0
    P/GP
    0.00
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    0 of 7 games0 points
    First roundNYRNew York Rangers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1991-1992
  3. Season

    1992-1993

    Jim Dowd plays only 1 game for 0 points

    Events
    83
    games missed
    Points
    0
    Games
    1 of 84
    1%
    Goals
    0
    Assists
    0
    P/GP
    0.00
    +/-
    -1
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    0 of 5 games0 points
    First roundPITPittsburgh Penguins1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1992-1993
  4. Season

    1993-1994

    Jim Dowd plays only 15 games for 15 points

    Events
    69
    games missed
    Points
    15
    Games
    15 of 84
    18%
    Goals
    5
    Assists
    10
    P/GP
    1.00
    +/-
    +8
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    19 of 20 games8 points2 G · 6 A
    First roundBUFBuffalo Sabres4–3Second roundBOSBoston Bruins4–2Conference finalNYRNew York Rangers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1993-1994
  5. Season

    1994-1995

    Jim Dowd scores 5 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    Events
    Stanley Cup
    38
    games missed
    Points
    5
    Games
    10 of 48
    21%
    Goals
    1
    Assists
    4
    P/GP
    0.50
    +/-
    -5
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    11 of 20 games3 points2 G · 1 A
    First roundBOSBoston Bruins4–1Second roundPITPittsburgh Penguins4–1Conference finalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–2Stanley Cup FinalDETDetroit Red Wings4–0
    The whole season and the playoff run1994-1995
  6. Season

    1995-1996

    Jim Dowd scores 20 points

    Points
    20
    Games
    66 of 82
    80%
    Goals
    5
    Assists
    15
    P/GP
    0.30
    NHL#331
    +/-
    -9
    PlayoffsEliminated by Colorado Avalanche
    1 of 6 games0 points
    First roundCOLColorado Avalanche2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1995-1996
  7. Season

    1996-1997

    Jim Dowd plays only 3 games for 0 points

    Events
    79
    games missed
    Points
    0
    Games
    3 of 82
    4%
    Goals
    0
    Assists
    0
    P/GP
    0.00
    +/-
    -1
    The whole season1996-1997
  8. Season

    1997-1998

    Jim Dowd plays only 48 games for 14 points

    Events
    34
    games missed
    Points
    14
    Games
    48 of 82
    59%
    Goals
    6
    Assists
    8
    P/GP
    0.29
    NHL#307
    +/-
    +10
    The whole season1997-1998
  9. Season

    1998-1999

    Jim Dowd plays only 1 game for 0 points

    Events
    81
    games missed
    Points
    0
    Games
    1 of 82
    1%
    Goals
    0
    Assists
    0
    P/GP
    0.00
    PlayoffsEliminated by Dallas Stars
    0 of 4 games0 points
    First roundDALDallas Stars0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1998-1999
  10. Season

    1999-2000

    Jim Dowd scores 23 points

    Points
    23
    Games
    69 of 82
    84%
    Goals
    5
    Assists
    18
    P/GP
    0.33
    NHL#312
    +/-
    +10
    PlayoffsEliminated by Dallas Stars
    5 games3 points2 G · 1 A
    First roundDALDallas Stars1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1999-2000
  11. Season

    2000-2001

    Jim Dowd scores 29 points

    Points
    29
    Games
    68 of 82
    83%
    Goals
    7
    Assists
    22
    P/GP
    0.43
    NHL#236
    +/-
    -6
    The whole season2000-2001
  12. Season

    2001-2002

    Jim Dowd scores 43 points — the best season of his career

    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    43
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    13
    Assists
    30
    P/GP
    0.52
    NHL#171
    +/-
    -14
    The whole season2001-2002
  13. Season

    2002-2003

    Jim Dowd scores 25 points

    Points
    25
    Games
    78 of 82
    95%
    Goals
    8
    Assists
    17
    P/GP
    0.32
    NHL#328
    +/-
    -1
    PlayoffsEliminated by Anaheim Ducks
    15 of 18 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundCOLColorado Avalanche4–3Second roundVANVancouver Canucks4–3Conference finalANAAnaheim Ducks0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2002-2003
  14. Season

    2003-2004

    Jim Dowd scores 29 points

    Points
    29
    Games
    69 of 82
    84%
    Goals
    7
    Assists
    22
    P/GP
    0.42
    NHL#242
    +/-
    +12
    PlayoffsEliminated by Tampa Bay Lightning
    11 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundBOSBoston Bruins4–3Second roundTBLTampa Bay Lightning0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2003-2004
  15. Season

    2005-2006

    Jim Dowd scores 18 points

    Points
    18
    Games
    78 of 82
    95%
    Goals
    5
    Assists
    13
    P/GP
    0.23
    NHL#464
    +/-
    -11
    PlayoffsEliminated by Anaheim Ducks
    9 games5 points2 G · 3 A
    First roundDALDallas Stars4–1Second roundANAAnaheim Ducks0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2005-2006
  16. Season

    2006-2007

    Jim Dowd scores 8 points

    Points
    8
    Games
    66 of 82
    80%
    Goals
    4
    Assists
    4
    P/GP
    0.12
    NHL#555
    +/-
    -5
    PlayoffsEliminated by Ottawa Senators
    11 games0 points
    First roundTBLTampa Bay Lightning4–2Second roundOTTOttawa Senators1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2006-2007
  17. Season

    2007-2008

    Jim Dowd's last season: 10 points

    Points
    10
    Games
    73 of 82
    89%
    Goals
    5
    Assists
    5
    P/GP
    0.14
    NHL#537
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    17 games3 points1 G · 2 A
    First roundWSHWashington Capitals4–3Second roundMTLMontréal Canadiens4–1Conference finalPITPittsburgh Penguins1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2007-2008
  18. The career

    Jim Dowd played his last NHL game in 2008

    The career ended after 16 seasons, the last of them with Philadelphia Flyers.