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Who is Marc Savard?

I was looking at the NHL stats this morning and saw that Joe Thornton was again in second place in the 'Assists Race'. I know that he's been battling the Boston Bruins' Marc Savard, but who is this guy? I never really heard much about him, but he seems to be keeping pace with arguably the best assist-man in the world. So here's a brief look at the Boston center.

Savard, now in his 10th season in the NHL, has posted a lot of assists over the last three years (69, 74, 63). I was surprised to see these numbers because I honestly don't know much about the guy. Clearly, he's a great play-maker, but maybe he's just not getting the recognition. I guess it doesn't help that he's spent most of his career in the Eastern Conference, but still...over the last three seasons, Savard has averaged 90 points...pretty impressive.

Savard NHL Totals: 655 games played, 169 goals, 405 assists, and 574 points.

Nabby Notes:

First in the NHL with wins (40)...one ahead of Martin Brodeur.
First in the NHL in games played (67)...one ahead of Martin Brodeur...again.
Tied for 3rd in shutouts with six.
Tied for fifth in goals against average (2.17)

Thornton Notes:

As mentioned above, 2nd place in assists (62)...one behind Savard.
Seventh place in total points with 81.
Tied for seventh in powerplay points (32).

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