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NHL careerNJDANALast NHL game 2010
Points
740
Games
1263
Assists
568
Goals
172
Plus/minus
+167

Defenceman Scott Niedermayer was drafted 3th overall by New Jersey Devils in 1991. He played 18 seasons for 2 clubs, 1991-2010. That came to 1263 games and 740 points, 172 goals and 568 assists.

Below: the whole of Scott Niedermayer's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1991 NHL Draft

    Scott Niedermayer is drafted 3 overall by New Jersey Devils

    Selected
    3 overall, round 1
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    11 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
  2. 3 months and 24 days later · 1 season
    NHL debut

    Scott Niedermayer makes his NHL debut in 2–⁠4 loss against New York Rangers

    Scott was 18 years old · Madison Square Garden, USA

    First NHL assistFirst NHL point

    Swedes on the ice: Patrik Sundström and Pär Djoos.

    Season

    1991-1992

    Scott Niedermayer's first NHL season: 1 points

    Events
    76
    games missed
    Points
    1
    Games
    4 of 80
    5%
    Goals
    0
    Assists
    1
    P/GP
    0.25
    +/-
    +1
    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

    Scott Niedermayer scores 40 points

    Points
    40
    Games
    80 of 84
    95%
    Goals
    11
    Assists
    29
    P/GP
    0.50
    NHL#214
    +/-
    +8
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    5 games3 points0 G · 3 A
    First roundPITPittsburgh Penguins1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1992-1993
  4. Season

    1993-1994

    Scott Niedermayer scores 46 points

    Points
    46
    Games
    81 of 84
    96%
    Goals
    10
    Assists
    36
    P/GP
    0.57
    NHL#171
    +/-
    +34
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    20 games4 points2 G · 2 A
    First roundBUFBuffalo Sabres4–3Second roundBOSBoston Bruins4–2Conference finalNYRNew York Rangers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1993-1994
  5. Season

    1994-1995

    Scott Niedermayer scores 19 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    19
    Games
    48 of 48
    100%
    Goals
    4
    Assists
    15
    P/GP
    0.40
    NHL#259
    +/-
    +19
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    20 games11 points4 G · 7 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

    Scott Niedermayer scores 33 points

    Points
    33
    Games
    79 of 82
    96%
    Goals
    8
    Assists
    25
    P/GP
    0.42
    NHL#247
    +/-
    +5
    The whole season1995-1996
  7. Season

    1996-1997

    Scott Niedermayer scores 35 points

    Points
    35
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    5
    Assists
    30
    P/GP
    0.43
    NHL#230
    +/-
    -4
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Rangers
    10 games6 points2 G · 4 A
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens4–1Second roundNYRNew York Rangers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1996-1997
  8. Season

    1997-1998

    Scott Niedermayer scores 57 points

    Points
    57
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    14
    Assists
    43
    P/GP
    0.70
    NHL#63
    +/-
    +5
    PlayoffsEliminated by Ottawa Senators
    6 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundOTTOttawa Senators2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1997-1998
  9. Season

    1998-1999

    Scott Niedermayer scores 46 points

    Points
    46
    Games
    72 of 82
    88%
    Goals
    11
    Assists
    35
    P/GP
    0.64
    NHL#100
    +/-
    +16
    PlayoffsEliminated by Pittsburgh Penguins
    7 games4 points1 G · 3 A
    First roundPITPittsburgh Penguins3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1998-1999
  10. Season

    1999-2000

    Scott Niedermayer scores 38 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    38
    Games
    71 of 82
    87%
    Goals
    7
    Assists
    31
    P/GP
    0.54
    NHL#165
    +/-
    +19
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    22 of 23 games7 points5 G · 2 A
    First roundFLAFlorida Panthers4–0Second roundTORToronto Maple Leafs4–2Conference finalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–3Stanley Cup FinalDALDallas Stars4–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1999-2000
  11. Season

    2000-2001

    Scott Niedermayer scores 35 points

    Events
    25
    games missed
    Points
    35
    Games
    57 of 82
    70%
    Goals
    6
    Assists
    29
    P/GP
    0.61
    NHL#123
    +/-
    +14
    PlayoffsEliminated by Colorado Avalanche
    21 of 25 games6 points0 G · 6 A
    First roundCARCarolina Hurricanes4–2Second roundTORToronto Maple Leafs4–3Conference finalPITPittsburgh Penguins4–1Stanley Cup FinalCOLColorado Avalanche3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2000-2001
  12. Season

    2001-2002

    Scott Niedermayer scores 33 points

    Points
    33
    Games
    76 of 82
    93%
    Goals
    11
    Assists
    22
    P/GP
    0.43
    NHL#218
    +/-
    +12
    PlayoffsEliminated by Carolina Hurricanes
    6 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundCARCarolina Hurricanes2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2001-2002
  13. Season

    2002-2003

    Scott Niedermayer scores 39 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    39
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    11
    Assists
    28
    P/GP
    0.48
    NHL#193
    +/-
    +23
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    24 games18 points2 G · 16 A
    First roundBOSBoston Bruins4–1Second roundTBLTampa Bay Lightning4–1Conference finalOTTOttawa Senators4–3Stanley Cup FinalANAAnaheim Ducks4–3
    The whole season and the playoff run2002-2003
  14. Season

    2003-2004

    Scott Niedermayer scores 54 points and wins the James Norris Memorial Trophy

    Events
    James Norris Memorial Trophy
    Points
    54
    Games
    81 of 82
    99%
    Goals
    14
    Assists
    40
    P/GP
    0.67
    NHL#80
    +/-
    +20
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    5 games1 points1 G · 0 A
    First roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2003-2004
  15. Season

    2005-2006

    Scott Niedermayer scores 63 points

    Points
    63
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    13
    Assists
    50
    P/GP
    0.77
    NHL#99
    +/-
    +8
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    16 games11 points2 G · 9 A
    First roundCGYCalgary Flames4–3Second roundCOLColorado Avalanche4–0Conference finalEDMEdmonton Oilers1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2005-2006
  16. Season

    2006-2007

    Scott Niedermayer scores 69 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Conn Smythe Trophy
    1,000
    NHL games
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    69
    Games
    79 of 82
    96%
    Goals
    15
    Assists
    54
    P/GP
    0.87
    NHL#57
    +/-
    +6
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    21 games11 points3 G · 8 A
    First roundMINMinnesota Wild4–1Second roundVANVancouver Canucks4–1Conference finalDETDetroit Red Wings4–2Stanley Cup FinalOTTOttawa Senators4–1
    The whole season and the playoff run2006-2007
  17. Season

    2007-2008

    Scott Niedermayer plays only 48 games for 25 points

    Events
    34
    games missed
    Points
    25
    Games
    48 of 82
    59%
    Goals
    8
    Assists
    17
    P/GP
    0.52
    NHL#176
    +/-
    -2
    PlayoffsEliminated by Dallas Stars
    6 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundDALDallas Stars2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2007-2008
  18. Season

    2008-2009

    Scott Niedermayer scores 59 points

    Points
    59
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    14
    Assists
    45
    P/GP
    0.72
    NHL#95
    +/-
    -8
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    13 games10 points3 G · 7 A
    First roundSJSSan Jose Sharks4–2Second roundDETDetroit Red Wings3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2008-2009
  19. Season

    2009-2010

    Scott Niedermayer's last season: 48 points

    Events
    1,250
    NHL games
    Points
    48
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    10
    Assists
    38
    P/GP
    0.60
    NHL#131
    +/-
    -9
    The whole season2009-2010
  20. The career

    Scott Niedermayer played his last NHL game in 2010

    The career ended after 18 seasons, the last of them with Anaheim Ducks.