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John Van Boxmeer's NHL career

Points
358
Games
588
Assists
274
Goals
84
Plus/minus
+27

Defenceman John Van Boxmeer was drafted 14th overall by Montréal Canadiens in 1972. He played 11 seasons for 4 clubs, 1973-1983. That came to 588 games and 358 points, 84 goals and 274 assists.

Below: the whole of John Van Boxmeer's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. NHL debut

    John Van Boxmeer makes his NHL debut in 3–⁠5 loss against Toronto Maple Leafs

    TORToronto Maple Leafs5–3MTLMontréal Canadiens

    John was 20 years old · Montreal Forum, Canada

    Swedes on the ice: Börje Salming and Inge Hammarström.

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    Season

    1973-1974

    John Van Boxmeer's first NHL season: 5 points

    MTLMontréal Canadiens
    Events
    58
    games missed
    Points
    5
    NHL#295
    Games
    20 of 78
    26%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#291
    Assists
    4
    NHL#285
    P/GP
    0.25
    +/-
    -3
    NHL#226
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    1 of 6 games0 points
    QuarterfinalNYRNew York Rangers2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1973-1974
  2. Season

    1974-1975

    John Van Boxmeer plays only 9 games for 2 points

    MTLMontréal Canadiens
    Events
    71
    games missed
    Points
    2
    NHL#360
    Games
    9 of 80
    11%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#364
    Assists
    2
    NHL#343
    P/GP
    0.22
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#240
    PlayoffsEliminated by Buffalo Sabres
    0 of 11 games0 points
    QuarterfinalVANVancouver Canucks4–1SemifinalBUFBuffalo Sabres2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1974-1975
  3. Season

    1975-1976

    John Van Boxmeer scores 17 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    MTLMontréal Canadiens
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    34
    games missed
    Points
    17
    NHL#256
    Games
    46 of 80
    57%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#232
    Assists
    11
    NHL#254
    P/GP
    0.37
    NHL#219
    +/-
    +17
    NHL#64
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    0 of 13 games0 points
    QuarterfinalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–0SemifinalNYINew York Islanders4–1Stanley Cup FinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–0
    The whole season and the playoff run1975-1976
  4. Season

    1976-1977

    John Van Boxmeer plays only 45 games for 14 points

    MTLMontréal CanadiensCLRColorado Rockies
    Events
    35
    games missed
    Points
    14
    NHL#283
    Games
    45 of 80
    56%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#309
    Assists
    12
    NHL#249
    P/GP
    0.31
    NHL#254
    +/-
    -18
    NHL#380
    The whole season1976-1977
  5. Season

    1977-1978

    John Van Boxmeer scores 54 points

    CLRColorado Rockies
    Points
    54
    NHL#71
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    12
    NHL#160
    Assists
    42
    NHL#28
    P/GP
    0.68
    NHL#86
    +/-
    -11
    NHL#324
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    2 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    Preliminary roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers0–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1977-1978
  6. Season

    1978-1979

    John Van Boxmeer scores 43 points

    CLRColorado Rockies
    Points
    43
    NHL#110
    Games
    76 of 80
    95%
    Goals
    9
    NHL#183
    Assists
    34
    NHL#66
    P/GP
    0.57
    NHL#133
    +/-
    -26
    NHL#423
    The whole season1978-1979
  7. Season

    1979-1980

    John Van Boxmeer scores 51 points

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Points
    51
    NHL#100
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    11
    NHL#192
    Assists
    40
    NHL#53
    P/GP
    0.64
    NHL#133
    +/-
    +40
    NHL#10
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    14 games8 points3 G · 5 A
    Preliminary roundVANVancouver Canucks3–1QuarterfinalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–0SemifinalNYINew York Islanders2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1979-1980
  8. Season

    1980-1981

    John Van Boxmeer scores 69 points — the best season of his career

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    69
    NHL#52
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    18
    NHL#142
    Assists
    51
    NHL#24
    P/GP
    0.86
    NHL#76
    +/-
    -2
    NHL#325
    PlayoffsEliminated by Minnesota North Stars
    8 games9 points1 G · 8 A
    Preliminary roundVANVancouver Canucks3–0QuarterfinalMNSMinnesota North Stars1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1980-1981
  9. Season

    1981-1982

    John Van Boxmeer scores 68 points

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Events
    Career best
    His best assist season
    Points
    68
    NHL#74
    Games
    69 of 80
    86%
    Goals
    14
    NHL#180
    Assists
    54
    NHL#23
    P/GP
    0.99
    NHL#68
    +/-
    +23
    NHL#38
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    4 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundBOSBoston Bruins1–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1981-1982
  10. Season

    1982-1983

    John Van Boxmeer scores 27 points

    BUFBuffalo Sabres
    Points
    27
    NHL#255
    Games
    65 of 80
    81%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#292
    Assists
    21
    NHL#213
    P/GP
    0.42
    NHL#260
    +/-
    +9
    NHL#131
    PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins
    9 of 10 games1 points1 G · 0 A
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens3–0Second roundBOSBoston Bruins3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1982-1983
  11. Season

    1983-1984

    John Van Boxmeer's last season: 8 points

    QUEQuebec Nordiques
    Events
    62
    games missed
    Points
    8
    NHL#414
    Games
    18 of 80
    23%
    Goals
    5
    NHL#324
    Assists
    3
    NHL#455
    P/GP
    0.44
    +/-
    -1
    NHL#286
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    0 of 9 games0 points
    First roundBUFBuffalo Sabres3–0Second roundMTLMontréal Canadiens2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1983-1984
  12. The career

    John Van Boxmeer played his last NHL game in 1983

    The career ended after 11 seasons, the last of them with Quebec Nordiques.