Daily Hockey Player for Friday, October 23, 2026
Guess the Player
Clue (1 of 5)
He scored on each of his first five shots in a single college game against the University of Maine during his senior season.
Puzzle result
Gionta
Player Card
Brian Gionta
Right wing New Jersey Devils Draft 1998
#14
291
G
304
A
595
P
16 seasons
Season Stats
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | BOS | 20 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 2016-17 | BUF | 82 | 15 | 20 | 35 |
| 2015-16 | BUF | 79 | 12 | 21 | 33 |
| 2014-15 | BUF | 69 | 13 | 22 | 35 |
| 2013-14 | MTL | 81 | 18 | 22 | 40 |
| 2012-13 | MTL | 48 | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| 2011-12 | MTL | 31 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 2010-11 | MTL | 82 | 29 | 17 | 46 |
| 2009-10 | MTL | 61 | 28 | 18 | 46 |
| 2008-09 | NJD | 81 | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| 2007-08 | NJD | 82 | 22 | 31 | 53 |
| 2006-07 | NJD | 62 | 25 | 20 | 45 |
| 2005-06 | NJD | 82 | 48 | 41 | 89 |
| 2003-04 | NJD | 75 | 21 | 8 | 29 |
| 2002-03 | NJD | 58 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| 2001-02 | NJD | 33 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
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