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Paul Henderson: 1972-73 O-Pee-Chee 126

1972-73 O-Pee-Chee 126 Paul Henderson Hockey Card (Front)

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1972-73 O-Pee-Chee 126 Paul Henderson Hockey Card (Back)

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Card Notes

One of the NHL’s fastest skaters, Paul once scored four goals in one game. He led the Leafs with 12 power play goals last season.

En Français

Un des patineurs les plus rapides de la ligue, Paul a déjà compté quatre buts en une partie. La saison dernière, meilleur compteur des Leafs durant les jeux de puissance avec 12 buts.

Details

Paul Henderson’s four goal game came on October 27, 1966 when he factored into all five Red Wings goals at Detroit Olympia in a 5-4 win over the New York Rangers. Henderson assisted on Detroit’s first goal, scored by Norm Ullman on Ed Giacomin. Paul then scored then next four goals for the Wings.

In 1971-72, 12 of Henderson’s team leading 38 goals were scored with the man advantage. Norm Ullman was the next closest with nine power play markers. Paul’s five game winning goals tied Dave Keon for second, two behind leader Ron Ellis. Henderson also had a single shorthanded goal on the season. The 38 goals would remain as a career high.

Between 1962-63 and 1979-80, Paul Henderson played 707 regular season and 56 playoff games in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs and Atlanta Flames. He also played 360 regular season and five playoff games in the WHA between 1974-75 and 1978-79 with the Toronto Toros and Birmingham Bulls.

Paul Henderson NHL Career Stats

Regular Season

YearTeamGPGAPtsPIM
1962-63Detroit Red Wings20009
1963-64Detroit Red Wings3233614
1964-65Detroit Red Wings708132130
1965-66Detroit Red Wings6922244634
1966-67Detroit Red Wings4621194010
1967-68Detroit Red Wings5013203335
1967-68Toronto Maple Leafs1356118
1968-69Toronto Maple Leafs7427325916
1969-70Toronto Maple Leafs6720224218
1970-71Toronto Maple Leafs7230306034
1971-72Toronto Maple Leafs7338195732
1972-73Toronto Maple Leafs4018163418
1973-74Toronto Maple Leafs6924315540
1979-80Atlanta Flames3076136
Totals707236241477304

Playoffs

YearTeamGPGAPtsPIM
1962-63Detroit Red Wings00000
1963-64Detroit Red Wings142356
1964-65Detroit Red Wings70220
1965-66Detroit Red Wings1233610
1966-67Detroit Red Wings00000
1967-68Detroit Red Wings00000
1967-68Toronto Maple Leafs00000
1968-69Toronto Maple Leafs40110
1969-70Toronto Maple Leafs00000
1970-71Toronto Maple Leafs65164
1971-72Toronto Maple Leafs51236
1972-73Toronto Maple Leafs00000
1973-74Toronto Maple Leafs40222
1979-80Atlanta Flames40000
Totals5611142528

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