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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 GPGAPTSPIM
1987-88New York Islanders72193251112
1986-87New York Islanders5812304270
1985-86New York Islanders7421385978
1984-85New York Islanders7717516896
1983-84New York Islanders7822638587
1982-83New York Islanders6912546660
1981-82New York Islanders6024376183
1980-81New York Islanders74205676104
1979-80New York Islanders318334144
1978-79New York Islanders73317010158
1977-78New York Islanders8030649481
1976-77New York Islanders80255580103
1975-76New York Islanders78316798100
1974-75New York Islanders79215576105
1973-74New York Islanders77173754175
NHL totals106031074210521356

Playoffs

Year Team GPGAPTSPIM
1987-88New York Islanders51456
1986-87New York Islanders1023521
1985-86New York Islanders30110
1984-85New York Islanders1032510
1983-84New York Islanders2015628
1982-83New York Islanders208122022
1981-82New York Islanders195162130
1980-81New York Islanders188172516
1979-80New York Islanders216131924
1978-79New York Islanders1047118
1977-78New York Islanders72246
1976-77New York Islanders12641020
1975-76New York Islanders135141932
1974-75New York Islanders17591430
Playoff totals18556109165253

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

DateOpponentGAPTS+/-TOI
April 12, 1988vsNew Jersey Devils logoNJD000-2—
April 10, 1988@New Jersey Devils logoNJD0112—
April 9, 1988@New Jersey Devils logoNJD000-1—
April 7, 1988vsNew Jersey Devils logoNJD011-2—
April 6, 1988vsNew Jersey Devils logoNJD1230—

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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