
Denis
Potvin
D
2026-27
Denis Potvin stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Denis Potvin
Retired 1988#5D
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 93 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : October 28, 1953 · Ottawa, Canada
Drafted : 1973 · NYI · round 1, pick #1
Hall of FameTop 100 all-time
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-88 | New York Islanders | 72 | 19 | 32 | 51 | 112 |
| 1986-87 | New York Islanders | 58 | 12 | 30 | 42 | 70 |
| 1985-86 | New York Islanders | 74 | 21 | 38 | 59 | 78 |
| 1984-85 | New York Islanders | 77 | 17 | 51 | 68 | 96 |
| 1983-84 | New York Islanders | 78 | 22 | 63 | 85 | 87 |
| 1982-83 | New York Islanders | 69 | 12 | 54 | 66 | 60 |
| 1981-82 | New York Islanders | 60 | 24 | 37 | 61 | 83 |
| 1980-81 | New York Islanders | 74 | 20 | 56 | 76 | 104 |
| 1979-80 | New York Islanders | 31 | 8 | 33 | 41 | 44 |
| 1978-79 | New York Islanders | 73 | 31 | 70 | 101 | 58 |
| 1977-78 | New York Islanders | 80 | 30 | 64 | 94 | 81 |
| 1976-77 | New York Islanders | 80 | 25 | 55 | 80 | 103 |
| 1975-76 | New York Islanders | 78 | 31 | 67 | 98 | 100 |
| 1974-75 | New York Islanders | 79 | 21 | 55 | 76 | 105 |
| 1973-74 | New York Islanders | 77 | 17 | 37 | 54 | 175 |
| NHL totals | 1060 | 310 | 742 | 1052 | 1356 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-88 | New York Islanders | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1986-87 | New York Islanders | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 21 |
| 1985-86 | New York Islanders | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-85 | New York Islanders | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| 1983-84 | New York Islanders | 20 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 28 |
| 1982-83 | New York Islanders | 20 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 22 |
| 1981-82 | New York Islanders | 19 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 30 |
| 1980-81 | New York Islanders | 18 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 16 |
| 1979-80 | New York Islanders | 21 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 24 |
| 1978-79 | New York Islanders | 10 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 8 |
| 1977-78 | New York Islanders | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 1976-77 | New York Islanders | 12 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 20 |
| 1975-76 | New York Islanders | 13 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 32 |
| 1974-75 | New York Islanders | 17 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 30 |
| Playoff totals | 185 | 56 | 109 | 165 | 253 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cup4 times · 1982-83, 1981-82, 1980-81, 1979-80
- 🏆 Calder Memorial Trophyonce · 1973-74
- 🏆 James Norris Memorial Trophy3 times · 1978-79, 1977-78, 1975-76
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 0:00
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 0.71
- EV points
- 23
- Hits
- 0
- Blocks
- 0
- Takeaways
- 0
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 0.0 %
- Off. zone starts
- 0.0 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
Last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | G | A | PTS | +/- | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 12, 1988 | vs | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | — |
| April 10, 1988 | @ | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
| April 9, 1988 | @ | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | — |
| April 7, 1988 | vs | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | — |
| April 6, 1988 | vs | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — |
Denis Potvin: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Denis Potvin have in 1987-88?
Denis Potvin has 19 goals and 51 points (32 assists) in 72 games in 1987-88.
How old is Denis Potvin?
Denis Potvin is 73 years old: he was born on October 29, 1953.
How tall is Denis Potvin, and how much does he weigh?
Denis Potvin is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 205 lb (93 kg).
Where is Denis Potvin from?
Canada: Denis Potvin was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
What are Denis Potvin's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Denis Potvin has 1,060 games, 310 goals, 742 assists and 1,052 points. His best season: 1978-79, with 101 points in 73 games.
Where was Denis Potvin drafted?
Denis Potvin was drafted 1st overall (round 1) by New York Islanders in 1973.
How does Denis Potvin perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Denis Potvin has 185 games and 165 points in his career. His pace (0.89 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.99).
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