NHL careerDETLast NHL game 2006
Steve Yzerman's NHL career
Points
1755
Games
1514
Goals
692
Assists
1063
P/GP
1.16
Plus/minus
+184
Centre Steve Yzerman was drafted 4th overall by Detroit Red Wings in 1983. He played 22 seasons, all of them for Detroit Red Wings, 1983-2006. That came to 1514 games and 1755 points, 692 goals and 1063 assists.
Below: the whole of Steve Yzerman's career, season by season.
Every season
- Year 19831983 NHL Draft
Steve Yzerman is drafted 4 overall by Detroit Red Wings
Selected4 overall, round 1
Swedes drafted10 selectedFirst Swede off the boardLeif Karlsson#61First off the board- 1Brian LawtonMNS
- 2Sylvain TurgeonHFD
- 3Pat LaFontaineNYI
Swedes from the same draft- Tommy Albelin952 GP · 255 P
- Pelle Eklund594 GP · 455 P
- Bo Berglund130 GP · 67 P
- 3 months and 27 days later · 1 season1983-1984 seasonNHL debut
Steve Yzerman makes his NHL debut in the 6–6 draw against Winnipeg Jets
Steve was 18 years old ·
Winnipeg Arena, CanadaFirst NHL assistFirst NHL goalFirst NHL pointSwedes on the ice:
Thomas Steen and Bengt Lundholm.Year 1984Season1983-1984
Steve Yzerman's first NHL season: 87 points
The whole season and the playoff run1983-1984PlayoffsEliminated by St. Louis Blues4 games6 points3 G · 3 AFirst roundSTLSt. Louis Blues1–3 - Year 1985Season
1984-1985
Steve Yzerman scores 89 points
The whole season and the playoff run1984-1985PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks3 games3 points2 G · 1 AFirst roundCHIChicago Blackhawks0–3 - Year 1987Season
1986-1987
Steve Yzerman scores 90 points
The whole season and the playoff run1986-1987PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers16 games18 points5 G · 13 AFirst roundCHIChicago Blackhawks4–0Second roundTORToronto Maple Leafs4–3Conference finalEDMEdmonton Oilers1–4 - Year 1988Season
1987-1988
Steve Yzerman scores 102 points
Events16games missedThe whole season and the playoff run1987-1988PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers3 of 16 games4 points1 G · 3 AFirst roundTORToronto Maple Leafs4–2Second roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–1Conference finalEDMEdmonton Oilers1–4 - Year 1989Season
1988-1989
Steve Yzerman scores 155 points — the best season of his career
EventsTed Lindsay AwardCareer bestHis best points seasonThe whole season and the playoff run1988-1989PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks6 games10 points5 G · 5 AFirst roundCHIChicago Blackhawks2–4 - Year 1991Season
1990-1991
Steve Yzerman scores 108 points
The whole season and the playoff run1990-1991PlayoffsEliminated by St. Louis Blues7 games6 points3 G · 3 AFirst roundSTLSt. Louis Blues3–4 - Year 1992Season
1991-1992
Steve Yzerman scores 103 points
The whole season and the playoff run1991-1992PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks11 games8 points3 G · 5 AFirst roundMNSMinnesota North Stars4–3Second roundCHIChicago Blackhawks0–4 - Year 1993Season
1992-1993
Steve Yzerman scores 137 points
Events400career goals1,000career pointsThe whole season and the playoff run1992-1993PlayoffsEliminated by Toronto Maple Leafs7 games7 points4 G · 3 AFirst roundTORToronto Maple Leafs3–4 - Year 1994Season
1993-1994
Steve Yzerman scores 82 points
Events26games missedThe whole season and the playoff run1993-1994PlayoffsEliminated by San Jose Sharks3 of 7 games4 points1 G · 3 AFirst roundSJSSan Jose Sharks3–4 - Year 1995Season
1994-1995
Steve Yzerman scores 38 points
The whole season and the playoff run1994-1995PlayoffsEliminated by New Jersey Devils15 of 18 games12 points4 G · 8 AFirst roundDALDallas Stars4–1Second roundSJSSan Jose Sharks4–0Conference finalCHIChicago Blackhawks4–1Stanley Cup FinalNJDNew Jersey Devils0–4 - Year 1996Season
1995-1996
Steve Yzerman scores 95 points
Events500career goals1,250career pointsThe whole season and the playoff run1995-1996PlayoffsEliminated by Colorado Avalanche18 of 19 games20 points8 G · 12 AFirst roundWINWinnipeg Jets4–2Second roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–3Conference finalCOLColorado Avalanche2–4 - Year 1997Season
1996-1997
Steve Yzerman scores 85 points and wins the Stanley Cup
EventsStanley Cup1,000NHL gamesThe whole season and the playoff run1996-1997PlayoffsStanley Cup20 games13 points7 G · 6 AFirst roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–2Second roundANAAnaheim Ducks4–0Conference finalCOLColorado Avalanche4–2Stanley Cup FinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–0 - Year 1998Season
1997-1998
Steve Yzerman scores 69 points and wins the Stanley Cup
EventsStanley CupConn Smythe TrophyThe whole season and the playoff run1997-1998PlayoffsStanley Cup22 games24 points6 G · 18 AFirst roundPHXPhoenix Coyotes4–2Second roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–2Conference finalDALDallas Stars4–2Stanley Cup FinalWSHWashington Capitals4–0 - Year 1999Season
1998-1999
Steve Yzerman scores 74 points
The whole season and the playoff run1998-1999PlayoffsEliminated by Colorado Avalanche10 games13 points9 G · 4 AFirst roundANAAnaheim Ducks4–0Second roundCOLColorado Avalanche2–4 - Year 2000Season
1999-2000
Steve Yzerman scores 79 points and wins the Frank J. Selke Trophy
EventsFrank J. Selke Trophy1,500career points600career goals1,250NHL gamesThe whole season and the playoff run1999-2000PlayoffsEliminated by Colorado Avalanche8 of 9 games4 points0 G · 4 AFirst roundLAKLos Angeles Kings4–0Second roundCOLColorado Avalanche1–4 - Year 2001Season
2000-2001
Steve Yzerman scores 52 points
Events28games missedThe whole season and the playoff run2000-2001PlayoffsEliminated by Los Angeles Kings1 of 6 games0 pointsFirst roundLAKLos Angeles Kings2–4 - Year 2002Season
2001-2002
Steve Yzerman scores 48 points and wins the Stanley Cup
EventsStanley Cup1,000career assists30games missedThe whole season and the playoff run2001-2002PlayoffsStanley Cup23 games23 points6 G · 17 AFirst roundVANVancouver Canucks4–2Second roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–1Conference finalCOLColorado Avalanche4–3Stanley Cup FinalCARCarolina Hurricanes4–1 - Year 2003Season
2002-2003
Steve Yzerman plays only 16 games for 8 points
EventsBill Masterton Memorial Trophy66games missedThe whole season and the playoff run2002-2003PlayoffsEliminated by Anaheim Ducks4 games1 points0 G · 1 AFirst roundANAAnaheim Ducks0–4 - Year 2004Season
2003-2004
Steve Yzerman scores 51 points
The whole season and the playoff run2003-2004PlayoffsEliminated by Calgary Flames11 of 12 games5 points3 G · 2 AFirst roundNSHNashville Predators4–2Second roundCGYCalgary Flames2–4 - Year 2006Season
2005-2006
Steve Yzerman's last season: 34 points
Events1,500NHL games21games missedThe whole season and the playoff run2005-2006PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers4 of 6 games4 points0 G · 4 AFirst roundEDMEdmonton Oilers2–4 - The career
Steve Yzerman played his last NHL game in 2006
The career ended after 22 seasons with Detroit Red Wings.