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Ray Bourque's NHL career

5× James Norris Memorial TrophyKing Clancy Memorial TrophyCalder Memorial Trophy
Points
1579
Games
1612
Assists
1169
Goals
410
Plus/minus
+527

Defenceman Ray Bourque was drafted 8th overall by Boston Bruins in 1979. He played 22 seasons for 2 clubs, 1979-2001. That came to 1612 games and 1579 points, 410 goals and 1169 assists.

Below: the whole of Ray Bourque's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1979 NHL Draft

    Ray Bourque is drafted 8 overall by Boston Bruins

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Selected
    8 overall, round 1
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    5 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Tomas Jonsson#25
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
    The full 1979 draft
  2. 2 months and 2 days later
    NHL debut

    Ray Bourque makes his NHL debut in 4–⁠0 win against Winnipeg Jets

    WINWinnipeg Jets0–4BOSBoston Bruins

    Ray was 18 years old · Boston Garden, USA

    First NHL assistFirst NHL goalFirst NHL point

    Swedes on the ice: Lars-Erik Sjöberg and Willy Lindström.

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    Season

    1979-1980

    Ray Bourque's first NHL season: 65 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    Calder Memorial Trophy
    Points
    65
    NHL#60
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    17
    NHL#123
    Assists
    48
    NHL#26
    P/GP
    0.81
    NHL#82
    +/-
    +52
    NHL#2
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    10 games11 points2 G · 9 A
    Preliminary roundPITPittsburgh Penguins3–2QuarterfinalNYINew York Islanders1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1979-1980
  3. Season

    1980-1981

    Ray Bourque scores 56 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    56
    NHL#112
    Games
    67 of 80
    84%
    Goals
    27
    NHL#64
    Assists
    29
    NHL#143
    P/GP
    0.84
    NHL#87
    +/-
    +29
    NHL#24
    PlayoffsEliminated by Minnesota North Stars
    3 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    Preliminary roundMNSMinnesota North Stars0–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1980-1981
  4. Season

    1981-1982

    Ray Bourque scores 66 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    66
    NHL#85
    Games
    65 of 80
    81%
    Goals
    17
    NHL#149
    Assists
    49
    NHL#37
    P/GP
    1.02
    NHL#59
    +/-
    +21
    NHL#45
    PlayoffsEliminated by Quebec Nordiques
    9 of 11 games6 points1 G · 5 A
    First roundBUFBuffalo Sabres3–1Second roundQUEQuebec Nordiques3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1981-1982
  5. Season

    1982-1983

    Ray Bourque scores 73 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    73
    NHL#53
    Games
    65 of 80
    81%
    Goals
    22
    NHL#97
    Assists
    51
    NHL#25
    P/GP
    1.12
    NHL#22
    +/-
    +49
    NHL#4
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    17 games23 points8 G · 15 A
    First roundQUEQuebec Nordiques3–1Second roundBUFBuffalo Sabres4–3Conference finalNYINew York Islanders2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1982-1983
  6. Season

    1983-1984

    Ray Bourque scores 96 points — the best season of his career

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    96
    NHL#14
    Games
    78 of 80
    98%
    Goals
    31
    NHL#51
    Assists
    65
    NHL#9
    P/GP
    1.23
    NHL#17
    +/-
    +51
    NHL#8
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    3 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens0–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1983-1984
  7. Season

    1984-1985

    Ray Bourque scores 86 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    86
    NHL#27
    Games
    73 of 80
    91%
    Goals
    20
    NHL#111
    Assists
    66
    NHL#8
    P/GP
    1.18
    NHL#22
    +/-
    +30
    NHL#25
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    5 games3 points0 G · 3 A
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens2–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1984-1985
  8. Season

    1985-1986

    Ray Bourque scores 77 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    77
    NHL#36
    Games
    74 of 80
    93%
    Goals
    19
    NHL#129
    Assists
    58
    NHL#15
    P/GP
    1.04
    NHL#36
    +/-
    +17
    NHL#49
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    3 games0 points
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens0–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1985-1986
  9. Season

    1986-1987

    Ray Bourque scores 95 points and wins the James Norris Memorial Trophy

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    James Norris Memorial Trophy
    Points
    95
    NHL#9
    Games
    78 of 80
    98%
    Goals
    23
    NHL#83
    Assists
    72
    NHL#2
    P/GP
    1.22
    NHL#13
    +/-
    +44
    NHL#6
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    4 games3 points1 G · 2 A
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1986-1987
  10. Season

    1987-1988

    Ray Bourque scores 81 points and wins the James Norris Memorial Trophy

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    James Norris Memorial Trophy
    Points
    81
    NHL#31
    Games
    78 of 80
    98%
    Goals
    17
    NHL#119
    Assists
    64
    NHL#10
    P/GP
    1.04
    NHL#41
    +/-
    +34
    NHL#8
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    22 games21 points3 G · 18 A
    First roundBUFBuffalo Sabres4–2Second roundMTLMontréal Canadiens4–1Conference finalNJDNew Jersey Devils4–3Stanley Cup FinalEDMEdmonton Oilers0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1987-1988
  11. Season

    1988-1989

    Ray Bourque scores 61 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    20
    games missed
    Points
    61
    NHL#86
    Games
    60 of 80
    75%
    Goals
    18
    NHL#125
    Assists
    43
    NHL#57
    P/GP
    1.02
    NHL#44
    +/-
    +20
    NHL#39
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    10 games4 points0 G · 4 A
    First roundBUFBuffalo Sabres4–1Second roundMTLMontréal Canadiens1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1988-1989
  12. Season

    1989-1990

    Ray Bourque scores 84 points and wins the James Norris Memorial Trophy

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    James Norris Memorial Trophy
    Points
    84
    NHL#32
    Games
    76 of 80
    95%
    Goals
    19
    NHL#118
    Assists
    65
    NHL#10
    P/GP
    1.11
    NHL#35
    +/-
    +31
    NHL#7
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    17 of 21 games17 points5 G · 12 A
    First roundHFDHartford Whalers4–3Second roundMTLMontréal Canadiens4–1Conference finalWSHWashington Capitals4–0Stanley Cup FinalEDMEdmonton Oilers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1989-1990
  13. Season

    1990-1991

    Ray Bourque scores 94 points and wins the James Norris Memorial Trophy

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    James Norris Memorial Trophy
    Career best
    His best assist season
    Points
    94
    NHL#11
    Games
    76 of 80
    95%
    Goals
    21
    NHL#79
    Assists
    73
    NHL#4
    P/GP
    1.24
    NHL#13
    +/-
    +33
    NHL#6
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    19 games25 points7 G · 18 A
    First roundHFDHartford Whalers4–2Second roundMTLMontréal Canadiens4–3Conference finalPITPittsburgh Penguins2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1990-1991
  14. Season

    1991-1992

    Ray Bourque scores 81 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    King Clancy Memorial Trophy
    1,000
    career points
    Points
    81
    NHL#26
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    21
    NHL#94
    Assists
    60
    NHL#13
    P/GP
    1.01
    NHL#34
    +/-
    +11
    NHL#80
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    12 of 15 games9 points3 G · 6 A
    First roundBUFBuffalo Sabres4–3Second roundMTLMontréal Canadiens4–0Conference finalPITPittsburgh Penguins0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1991-1992
  15. Season

    1992-1993

    Ray Bourque scores 82 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    1,000
    NHL games
    Points
    82
    NHL#45
    Games
    78 of 84
    93%
    Goals
    19
    NHL#128
    Assists
    63
    NHL#18
    P/GP
    1.05
    NHL#56
    +/-
    +38
    NHL#3
    PlayoffsEliminated by Buffalo Sabres
    4 games1 points1 G · 0 A
    First roundBUFBuffalo Sabres0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1992-1993
  16. Season

    1993-1994

    Ray Bourque scores 91 points and wins the James Norris Memorial Trophy

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    James Norris Memorial Trophy
    Points
    91
    NHL#20
    Games
    72 of 84
    86%
    Goals
    20
    NHL#110
    Assists
    71
    NHL#5
    P/GP
    1.26
    NHL#12
    +/-
    +26
    NHL#27
    PlayoffsEliminated by New Jersey Devils
    13 games10 points2 G · 8 A
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens4–3Second roundNJDNew Jersey Devils2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1993-1994
  17. Season

    1994-1995

    Ray Bourque scores 43 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    43
    NHL#27
    Games
    46 of 48
    96%
    Goals
    12
    NHL#85
    Assists
    31
    NHL#17
    P/GP
    0.93
    NHL#40
    +/-
    +3
    NHL#171
    PlayoffsEliminated by New Jersey Devils
    5 games3 points0 G · 3 A
    First roundNJDNew Jersey Devils1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1994-1995
  18. Season

    1995-1996

    Ray Bourque scores 82 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    1,250
    career points
    Points
    82
    NHL#29
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    20
    NHL#105
    Assists
    62
    NHL#14
    P/GP
    1.00
    NHL#42
    +/-
    +31
    NHL#7
    PlayoffsEliminated by Florida Panthers
    5 games7 points1 G · 6 A
    First roundFLAFlorida Panthers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1995-1996
  19. Season

    1996-1997

    Ray Bourque scores 50 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    1,250
    NHL games
    1,000
    career assists
    20
    games missed
    Points
    50
    NHL#90
    Games
    62 of 82
    76%
    Goals
    19
    NHL#101
    Assists
    31
    NHL#81
    P/GP
    0.81
    NHL#53
    +/-
    -11
    NHL#668
    The whole season1996-1997
  20. Season

    1997-1998

    Ray Bourque scores 48 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    48
    NHL#73
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    13
    NHL#152
    Assists
    35
    NHL#49
    P/GP
    0.59
    NHL#105
    +/-
    +2
    NHL#228
    PlayoffsEliminated by Washington Capitals
    6 games5 points1 G · 4 A
    First roundWSHWashington Capitals2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1997-1998
  21. Season

    1998-1999

    Ray Bourque scores 57 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    57
    NHL#45
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    10
    NHL#212
    Assists
    47
    NHL#17
    P/GP
    0.70
    NHL#71
    +/-
    -7
    NHL#637
    PlayoffsEliminated by Buffalo Sabres
    12 games10 points1 G · 9 A
    First roundCARCarolina Hurricanes4–2Second roundBUFBuffalo Sabres2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1998-1999
  22. Season

    1999-2000

    Ray Bourque scores 52 points

    BOSBoston BruinsCOLColorado Avalanche
    Events
    1,500
    NHL games
    1,500
    career points
    400
    career goals
    Points
    52
    NHL#75
    Games
    79 of 82
    96%
    Goals
    18
    NHL#109
    Assists
    34
    NHL#68
    P/GP
    0.66
    NHL#94
    +/-
    -2
    NHL#467
    PlayoffsEliminated by Dallas Stars
    13 of 17 games9 points1 G · 8 A
    First roundPHXPhoenix Coyotes4–1Second roundDETDetroit Red Wings4–1Conference finalDALDallas Stars3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1999-2000
  23. Season

    2000-2001

    Ray Bourque scores 59 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    COLColorado Avalanche
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    59
    NHL#65
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    7
    NHL#313
    Assists
    52
    NHL#11
    P/GP
    0.74
    NHL#89
    +/-
    +25
    NHL#13
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    21 of 23 games10 points4 G · 6 A
    First roundVANVancouver Canucks4–0Second roundLAKLos Angeles Kings4–3Conference finalSTLSt. Louis Blues4–1Stanley Cup FinalNJDNew Jersey Devils4–3
    The whole season and the playoff run2000-2001
  24. The career

    Ray Bourque played his last NHL game in 2001

    The career ended after 22 seasons, the last of them with Colorado Avalanche.