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Tom Lysiak's NHL career

Points
843
Games
919
Goals
292
Assists
551
P/GP
0.92
Plus/minus
-11

Centre Tom Lysiak was drafted 2th overall by Atlanta Flames in 1973. He played 13 seasons for 2 clubs, 1973-1986. That came to 919 games and 843 points, 292 goals and 551 assists.

Below: the whole of Tom Lysiak's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1973 NHL Draft

    Tom Lysiak is drafted 2 overall by Atlanta Flames

    Selected
    2 overall, round 1
    First off the board
  2. 4 months and 25 days later · 1 season
    NHL debut

    Tom Lysiak makes his NHL debut in the 1–⁠1 draw against New York Islanders

    Tom was 20 years old · Omni Coliseum, USA

    Swedes on the ice: Robert Nyström.

    Season

    1973-1974

    Tom Lysiak's first NHL season: 64 points

    Points
    64
    Games
    77 of 78
    99%
    Goals
    19
    Assists
    45
    P/GP
    0.83
    NHL#42
    +/-
    -15
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    4 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    QuarterfinalPHIPhiladelphia Flyers0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1973-1974
  3. Season

    1974-1975

    Tom Lysiak scores 77 points

    Points
    77
    Games
    77 of 80
    96%
    Goals
    25
    Assists
    52
    P/GP
    1.00
    NHL#22
    +/-
    +23
    The whole season1974-1975
  4. Season

    1975-1976

    Tom Lysiak scores 82 points — the best season of his career

    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    82
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    31
    Assists
    51
    P/GP
    1.02
    NHL#30
    +/-
    +3
    PlayoffsEliminated by Los Angeles Kings
    2 games0 points
    Preliminary roundLAKLos Angeles Kings0–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1975-1976
  5. Season

    1976-1977

    Tom Lysiak scores 81 points

    Points
    81
    Games
    79 of 80
    99%
    Goals
    30
    Assists
    51
    P/GP
    1.03
    NHL#16
    +/-
    +3
    PlayoffsEliminated by Los Angeles Kings
    3 games4 points1 G · 3 A
    Preliminary roundLAKLos Angeles Kings1–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1976-1977
  6. Season

    1977-1978

    Tom Lysiak scores 69 points

    Points
    69
    Games
    80 of 80
    100%
    Goals
    27
    Assists
    42
    P/GP
    0.86
    NHL#41
    +/-
    -3
    PlayoffsEliminated by Detroit Red Wings
    2 games1 points1 G · 0 A
    Preliminary roundDETDetroit Red Wings0–2
    The whole season and the playoff run1977-1978
  7. Season

    1978-1979

    Tom Lysiak scores 68 points

    Points
    68
    Games
    66 of 80
    83%
    Goals
    23
    Assists
    45
    P/GP
    1.03
    NHL#24
    +/-
    +19
    PlayoffsEliminated by New York Islanders
    4 games0 points
    QuarterfinalNYINew York Islanders0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1978-1979
  8. Season

    1979-1980

    Tom Lysiak scores 69 points

    Points
    69
    Games
    77 of 80
    96%
    Goals
    26
    Assists
    43
    P/GP
    0.90
    NHL#60
    +/-
    -7
    PlayoffsEliminated by Buffalo Sabres
    7 games8 points4 G · 4 A
    Preliminary roundSTLSt. Louis Blues3–0QuarterfinalBUFBuffalo Sabres0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1979-1980
  9. Season

    1980-1981

    Tom Lysiak scores 76 points

    Events
    Career best
    His best assist season
    Points
    76
    Games
    72 of 80
    90%
    Goals
    21
    Assists
    55
    P/GP
    1.06
    NHL#31
    +/-
    +7
    PlayoffsEliminated by Calgary Flames
    3 games3 points0 G · 3 A
    Preliminary roundCGYCalgary Flames0–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1980-1981
  10. Season

    1981-1982

    Tom Lysiak scores 82 points — the best season of his career

    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    82
    Games
    71 of 80
    89%
    Goals
    32
    Assists
    50
    P/GP
    1.15
    NHL#32
    +/-
    -8
    PlayoffsEliminated by Vancouver Canucks
    15 games15 points6 G · 9 A
    First roundMNSMinnesota North Stars3–1Second roundSTLSt. Louis Blues4–2Conference finalVANVancouver Canucks1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1981-1982
  11. Season

    1982-1983

    Tom Lysiak scores 61 points

    Events
    19
    games missed
    Points
    61
    Games
    61 of 80
    76%
    Goals
    23
    Assists
    38
    P/GP
    1.00
    NHL#40
    +/-
    +13
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    13 games13 points6 G · 7 A
    First roundSTLSt. Louis Blues3–1Second roundMNSMinnesota North Stars4–1Conference finalEDMEdmonton Oilers0–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1982-1983
  12. Season

    1983-1984

    Tom Lysiak scores 47 points

    Events
    26
    games missed
    Points
    47
    Games
    54 of 80
    68%
    Goals
    17
    Assists
    30
    P/GP
    0.87
    NHL#76
    +/-
    -13
    PlayoffsEliminated by Minnesota North Stars
    5 games2 points1 G · 1 A
    First roundMNSMinnesota North Stars2–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1983-1984
  13. Season

    1984-1985

    Tom Lysiak scores 46 points

    Points
    46
    Games
    74 of 80
    93%
    Goals
    16
    Assists
    30
    P/GP
    0.62
    NHL#168
    +/-
    -14
    PlayoffsEliminated by Edmonton Oilers
    15 games12 points4 G · 8 A
    First roundDETDetroit Red Wings3–0Second roundMNSMinnesota North Stars4–2Conference finalEDMEdmonton Oilers2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1984-1985
  14. Season

    1985-1986

    Tom Lysiak's last season: 21 points

    Events
    29
    games missed
    Points
    21
    Games
    51 of 80
    64%
    Goals
    2
    Assists
    19
    P/GP
    0.41
    NHL#288
    +/-
    -19
    PlayoffsEliminated by Toronto Maple Leafs
    3 games3 points2 G · 1 A
    First roundTORToronto Maple Leafs0–3
    The whole season and the playoff run1985-1986
  15. The career

    Tom Lysiak played his last NHL game in 1986

    The career ended after 13 seasons, the last of them with Chicago Blackhawks.