Phil Russell's NHL career
Defenceman Phil Russell was drafted 13th overall by Chicago Blackhawks in 1972. He played 15 seasons for 5 clubs, 1972-1986. That came to 1016 games and 424 points, 99 goals and 325 assists.
Below: the whole of Phil Russell's career, season by season.
- Year 19721972-1973 seasonNHL debut
Phil Russell makes his NHL debut in 3–1 win against Toronto Maple Leafs
Phil was 20 years old ·
Maple Leaf Gardens, CanadaFirst NHL assistFirst NHL pointYear 1973Season1972-1973
Phil Russell's first NHL season: 25 points
The whole season and the playoff run1972-1973PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens16 games3 points0 G · 3 AQuarterfinalSTLSt. Louis Blues4–1SemifinalNYRNew York Rangers4–1Stanley Cup FinalMTLMontréal Canadiens2–4 - Year 1974Season
1973-1974
Phil Russell scores 35 points
The whole season and the playoff run1973-1974PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins9 of 11 games1 points0 G · 1 AQuarterfinalLAKLos Angeles Kings4–1SemifinalBOSBoston Bruins2–4 - Year 1975Season
1974-1975
Phil Russell scores 29 points
The whole season and the playoff run1974-1975PlayoffsEliminated by Buffalo Sabres8 games4 points1 G · 3 APreliminary roundBOSBoston Bruins2–1QuarterfinalBUFBuffalo Sabres1–4 - Year 1976Season
1975-1976
Phil Russell scores 38 points
The whole season and the playoff run1975-1976PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens4 games1 points0 G · 1 AQuarterfinalMTLMontréal Canadiens0–4 - Year 1977Season
1976-1977
Phil Russell scores 45 points — the best season of his career
EventsCareer bestHis best points seasonThe whole season and the playoff run1976-1977PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders2 games1 points0 G · 1 APreliminary roundNYINew York Islanders0–2 - Year 1978Season
1977-1978
Phil Russell scores 26 points
Events23games missedThe whole season and the playoff run1977-1978PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins0 of 4 games0 pointsQuarterfinalBOSBoston Bruins0–4 - Year 1979Season
1978-1979
Phil Russell scores 38 points
The whole season and the playoff run1978-1979PlayoffsEliminated by Toronto Maple Leafs2 games0 pointsPreliminary roundTORToronto Maple Leafs0–2 - Year 1980Season
1979-1980
Phil Russell scores 36 points
The whole season and the playoff run1979-1980PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers4 games1 points0 G · 1 APreliminary roundNYRNew York Rangers1–3 - Year 1981Season
1980-1981
Phil Russell scores 29 points
The whole season and the playoff run1980-1981PlayoffsEliminated by Minnesota North Stars16 games9 points2 G · 7 APreliminary roundCHIChicago Blackhawks3–0QuarterfinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–3SemifinalMNSMinnesota North Stars2–4 - Year 1982Season
1981-1982
Phil Russell scores 29 points
The whole season and the playoff run1981-1982PlayoffsEliminated by Vancouver Canucks3 games1 points0 G · 1 AFirst roundVANVancouver Canucks0–3 - Year 1983Season
1982-1983
Phil Russell scores 13 goals — his best goal-scoring season
EventsCareer bestHis best goal-scoring seasonThe whole season and the playoff run1982-1983PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers9 games5 points1 G · 4 AFirst roundVANVancouver Canucks3–1Second roundEDMEdmonton Oilers1–4 - Year 1986Season
1985-1986
Phil Russell plays only 42 games for 10 points
The whole season1985-1986Events1,000NHL games38games missed - The career
Phil Russell played his last NHL game in 1986
The career ended after 15 seasons, the last of them with Buffalo Sabres.