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Nick Paul
View on WikipediaNicholas Paul (born March 20, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Dallas Stars in the fourth round, 101st overall, of the 2013 NHL entry draft. He has also played for the Ottawa Senators.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Paul was born on March 20, 1995, in Mississauga, Ontario,[1] to parents Ellwood and Melinda. He holds dual citizenship between Canada and the United States due to his mother being an American citizen.[2] Growing up, his father and half brother Christopher built a backyard rink for Paul and his older brother Jesse to use for practice.[3] As a youth, Paul was friends with Max Domi and attended Toronto Maple Leafs games with him.[4]
Playing career
[edit]Junior
[edit]While growing up in Mississauga, Paul played minor midget hockey for the Mississauga Chargers of the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL). During his 2011–12 season with the Chargers, Paul scored three goals and two assists for five points.[5] While standing at only 5-foot-6 during his Ontario Hockey League (OHL) draft eligibility year, Paul tallied four goals and 25 points in 37 games.[6] Despite failing to be drafted into the OHL in his first year of eligibility, Paul was later selected by the Brampton Battalion, (later the North Bay Battalion) as an overaged player.[7] After his first season with the Battalion, where he scored 12 goals and 28 points, Paul was selected 101st overall by the Dallas Stars in the 2013 NHL entry draft.[5]
Following the draft, Paul returned to the Battalion and continued his scoring prowess. By October 14, Paul led the team with five goals in eleven games.[8] This continued throughout the season as he accumulated 37 goals and 29 assists through 58 regular-season games under coach Stan Butler.[9] As such, he helped lead the team to the OHL's Eastern Conference Finals against the Oshawa Generals. Throughout the post-season, Paul maintained a four-game goal scoring streak and was tied for second in goal scoring with nine through 15 games.[10] Following the playoffs, Paul's NHL rights were traded by the Stars on July 1, 2014, along with Alex Chiasson, Alex Guptill, and a 2015 second-round pick, to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Jason Spezza and Ludwig Karlsson.[11]
Paul re-joined the Battalion for his final season in the OHL during the 2014–15 season. By December, he had accumulated 19 goals and 34 points through 27 regular-season games and subsequently signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Senators on December 20, 2014.[12] Upon joining the Senators for their 2015 development camp, he measured at 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) and 225 pounds (102 kg).[9]
Professional
[edit]Ottawa Senators
[edit]Paul signed with Ottawa and made his professional debut with their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Binghamton Senators in the 2014–15 season. He finished with six goals and 11 assists in 45 games with Binghamton. Paul was assigned to Binghamton by Ottawa for the 2015–16 season also. Paul was called up in February 2016 and made his NHL debut on February 16, 2016, against the Buffalo Sabres.[13] He recorded his first career NHL goal on February 24, 2016, in a 4–1 win over the Edmonton Oilers.[14]
On July 16, 2018, Paul signed a one-year contract extension with the Senators.[15] On July 2, 2019, Paul re-signed with the Senators for another season.[16] Paul struggled to break into Ottawa's lineup under coach Guy Boucher.[17] At the end of the 2019 training camp, Paul was placed on waivers but went unclaimed and was assigned to the Senators AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators.[18] Paul became a regular NHL player during the 2019–20 season, setting a new high in games played in the NHL with 56.[19] After Erik Gudbranson was traded away by the Senators during the 2020–21 season, Paul was named an alternate captain. That season Paul established himself as one of the team's top penalty killers. Paul was named the Senators' nominee for the NHL's Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy at the end of the season.[18] During the 2021–22 season, Paul was used all over the lineup by coach D. J. Smith, slotting in wherever the coach needed a hole in the lineup filled. However, contract negotiations stalled with the Senators and Paul was made available for a trade by the organization.[20]
Tampa Bay Lightning
[edit]On March 20, 2022, just a day before the trade deadline, Paul was traded by Ottawa to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Mathieu Joseph and a 2024 fourth-round draft pick.[21] He scored his first goal as a Lightning on March 22 versus the Carolina Hurricanes.[22] Paul made his Stanley Cup playoff debut in the first round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.[22] In the seventh game of series against the Maple Leafs, Paul scored his first two playoff goals, including the series winner.[23] Paul helped the Lightning advance to the Stanley Cup Finals for their third successive season[24] and contributed with 5 goals and 9 points through 23 games before losing to the Colorado Avalanche.[25]
On July 1, 2022, Paul opted to forego free-agency in agreeing to a seven-year, $22.05 million contract extension to remain with the Lightning.[26] Paul helped the Lightning to the playoffs again during the 2022–23 season. They faced the Maple Leafs in the first round again and with Toronto leading the series 3–1 and the Lightning facing elimination in Game 5, Paul scored the game-winning goal to keep the Lightning in the series.[27] However, the Maple Leafs eliminated the Lightning in the following game.[28]
International play
[edit]| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Representing | ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
| 2015 Canada | ||
| World Championships | ||
| 2021 Latvia | ||
Paul made his international debut for Canada with the national junior team at the 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He finished the tournament with three goals in seven games to help Canada win a gold medal.[29]
Paul was chosen to represent Team Canada again at the senior level for the 2021 IIHF World Championship. Paul scored at 6:26 of the first overtime in the gold medal game against Finland to give Canada its 21st all-time gold medal.[30]
Following the Tampa Bay Lightning's ouster in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs, Paul again joined Team Canada for the 2024 IIHF World Championship.[31]
Career statistics
[edit]Regular season and playoffs
[edit]| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2011–12 | Mississauga Chargers | OJHL | 9 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | Brampton Battalion | OHL | 66 | 12 | 16 | 28 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2013–14 | North Bay Battalion | OHL | 67 | 26 | 20 | 46 | 39 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 10 | ||
| 2014–15 | North Bay Battalion | OHL | 58 | 37 | 29 | 66 | 49 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 6 | ||
| 2015–16 | Binghamton Senators | AHL | 45 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 24 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | Binghamton Senators | AHL | 72 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | Belleville Senators | AHL | 54 | 14 | 13 | 27 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | Belleville Senators | AHL | 43 | 16 | 23 | 39 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 20 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 56 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Belleville Senators | AHL | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 56 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 59 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 21 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 23 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 6 | ||
| 2022–23 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 80 | 17 | 15 | 32 | 33 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2023–24 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 82 | 24 | 22 | 46 | 27 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | ||
| 2024–25 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 76 | 22 | 19 | 41 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||
| NHL totals | 486 | 97 | 102 | 199 | 182 | 39 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 16 | ||||
International
[edit]| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Canada | WJC | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 2021 | Canada | WC | 10 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | ||
| 2024 | Canada | WC | 4th | 10 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | |
| Junior totals | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | ||||
| Senior totals | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 8 | ||||
References
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- ^ "North Bay Applauds Gold Medalist Paul" (Press release). North Bay Battalion. January 16, 2015. Retrieved December 27, 2021 – via Our Sports Central.
- ^ Brennan, Don (July 2, 2014). "Ottawa Senators bigger, but does it mean better?". Ottawa Sun. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- ^ "One On One With Sens Left Winger Nick Paul". Faces Magazine. October 5, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- ^ a b "Dallas selects Paul with fourth-rounder". Brantford Battalion. June 30, 2013. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- ^ Salvain, Hailey (December 16, 2019). "'I'm here. I'm good enough': Inside the rise of the Senators' Nick Paul". The Athletic. Archived from the original on April 26, 2021. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- ^ Mendes, Ian (May 11, 2021). "How meditation and positivity helped Senators' Nick Paul become a Masterton Trophy nominee". The Athletic. Archived from the original on December 27, 2021. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- ^ Stepneski, Mark (October 14, 2014). "Prospect Report". National Hockey League. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ a b "Senators prospect Paul gaining his 'man strength'". Ottawa Senators. July 3, 2015. Archived from the original on December 30, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2021 – via NHL.com.
- ^ Stepneski, Mark (April 21, 2014). "Prospect Report". Dallas Stars. Archived from the original on December 30, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2021 – via NHL.com.
- ^ "Senators trade captain Jason Spezza to Dallas Stars". National Hockey League. July 1, 2014. Archived from the original on February 24, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2021 – via NHL.com.
- ^ "News Release: Senators sign forward Nick Paul to an entry-level contract". Ottawa Senators. December 20, 2014. Archived from the original on September 27, 2018. Retrieved December 29, 2021 – via NHL.com.
- ^ "Senators edge Sabres in 2-1 shootout win". CBS Sports. February 16, 2016. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
- ^ Colpitts, Iain (February 24, 2016). "Nick Paul nets first NHL goal". mississauga.com. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
- ^ "Senators sign forward Nick Paul to a one-year deal". Sportsnet. July 16, 2018. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
- ^ "Senators sign forward Nick Paul to a one-year, two-way contract" (Press release). Ottawa Senators. July 2, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2019 – via nhl.com.
- ^ Clipperton, Joshua (September 4, 2019). "Senators' Nick Paul says this is 'make-or-break year' for him in NHL". Toronto Star. The Canadian Press. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ a b Warren, Ken (May 10, 2021). "Senators Masterton nominee Nick Paul finds his niche after years of battles to stay in the NHL". Ottawa Sun. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Former Battalion star Nick Paul gets NHL award nomination". baytoday.ca. May 11, 2021. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ Garrioch, Bruce (March 18, 2022). "Snapshots: Nick Paul a healthy scratch and expected to be moved by Senators". Ottawa Sun. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Senators trade Paul to Lightning for Joseph, fourth-round pick". Sportsnet. March 20, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ a b Encina, Eduardo A. (April 2, 2022). "Lightning forward Nick Paul's path of perseverance to his first playoff run". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ Shilton, Kristen (May 14, 2022). "Unheralded Nick Paul steals show in Game 7 as Tampa Bay Lightning eliminate Toronto Maple Leafs". ESPN. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ Goodall, Fred (July 1, 2022). "Lightning retain Nick Paul with 7-year, $22 million contract". AP News. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Nick Paul, Lightning agree to seven-year, $22.05M contract extension". Sportsnet. July 1, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Lightning sign Nick Paul to a seven-year contract extension". Tampa Bay Lightning. July 1, 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
- ^ Knight, Joey (April 27, 2023). "Lightning-Maple Leafs breakdown, survive-and-advance edition". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Maple Leafs eliminate Lightning in Game 6 for first playoff series win since 2004". Sportsnet. The Canadian Press. April 29, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ Colpitts, Iain (January 8, 2015). "Dream comes true for Paul at World Juniors". Mississauga News. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- ^ Podnieks, Andrew (June 6, 2021). "Canada wins "little miracle" gold". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- ^ DeRosa, Michael (May 7, 2024). "Looking at Team Canada's Decision to Swap Celebrini and Fantilli for Dubois, Hagel and Paul". The Hockey News. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
Nick Paul
View on GrokipediaEarly career
Early life
Nick Paul was born on March 20, 1995, in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.[8] Raised in a hockey-focused household, Paul was immersed in the sport from a young age, with his family playing a central role in nurturing his interest. His father, Ellwood Paul, of Irish descent and originally from Powassan, Ontario, constructed a backyard rink that became a key venue for family play, while his mother, Melinda Rios-Paul, of Puerto Rican and Mexican heritage from Compton, California, provided unwavering support after relocating to Canada following her marriage to Ellwood. Paul's older brother, Jesse, eight years his senior, further influenced his early exposure by allowing him to watch games and join in on-ice activities, instilling resilience through competitive sibling matchups on the home rink.[9][10][11] Paul's initial hockey experiences centered around local rinks in Mississauga, where he spent considerable time honing basic skills and developing a deep passion for the game. He progressed into organized youth play through the Mississauga Minor Hockey Association and the Greater Toronto Hockey League, competing in minor midget hockey for the Mississauga Senators, an affiliation that emphasized fundamental development in a competitive environment.[12][13][2] These formative years in Mississauga's hockey community laid the groundwork for Paul's athletic growth, fostering the dedication that propelled him toward organized junior leagues.[12]Junior hockey
Nick Paul began his organized junior hockey career in the 2011–12 season with the Mississauga Chargers of the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL), where he appeared in 9 games, recording 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points.[4] This brief stint served as an affiliate player (AP) role before transitioning to major junior hockey.[14] In 2012–13, Paul joined the Brampton Battalion of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), playing in his rookie season with the team. He suited up for 66 regular-season games, scoring 12 goals and 16 assists for 28 points, while accumulating 21 penalty minutes.[2] The Battalion reached the OHL playoffs that year, where Paul contributed 1 point in 5 games.[4] Following the season, Paul was selected by the Dallas Stars in the fourth round, 101st overall, of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.[4] The Battalion relocated to North Bay for the 2013–14 season, and Paul emerged as a key contributor, posting career-best numbers at that point with 26 goals and 20 assists for 46 points in 67 games.[2] His performance helped the team advance deep into the OHL playoffs, where they reached the Western Conference Finals; Paul excelled with 12 goals and 6 assists for 18 points in 22 games.[4] In his final junior season (2014–15), Paul served as an alternate captain ("A") for the North Bay Battalion and led the team offensively with 37 goals and 29 assists for 66 points in 58 regular-season games.[2] The Battalion again made a strong playoff showing, reaching the conference finals, with Paul recording 7 goals and 8 assists for 15 points in 15 games.[4] Over his three OHL seasons, Paul totaled 140 points in 191 games, establishing himself as a reliable two-way forward known for his size and scoring touch.[4]Professional career
Ottawa Senators
Nick Paul was acquired by the Ottawa Senators from the Dallas Stars on July 1, 2014, as part of a blockbuster trade that sent center Jason Spezza and prospect Ludwig Karlsson to Dallas in exchange for forward Alex Chiasson, prospects Alex Guptill and Paul, along with a 2015 second-round draft pick.[3] Paul, originally selected by Dallas in the fourth round (101st overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, signed a three-year entry-level contract with Ottawa on December 20, 2014.[15] He began his professional career with Ottawa's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Binghamton Senators, in the 2015–16 season, recording 6 goals and 11 assists for 17 points in 45 games and showcasing his physical presence as a 6 ft 4 in (193 cm), 234 lb (106 kg) forward.[4] Paul continued developing in the AHL during the 2015-16 season with Binghamton before earning his first NHL call-up in February 2016.[4] He made his NHL debut on February 16, 2016, in a 2-1 shootout victory against the Buffalo Sabres.[16] In his fourth NHL appearance, Paul scored his first career goal on February 23, 2016, in a 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers, assisted by Chris Wideman and Curtis Lazar.[17] Over the next few seasons, Paul shuttled between the NHL and AHL, appearing in limited NHL games (24 in 2015-16 with 2 goals and 3 assists; 1 game in 2016-17; 11 games with 1 goal in 2017-18; 20 games with 1 goal and 1 assist in 2018-19) while honing his game in Binghamton/Belleville, where he tallied 37 points in 72 games in 2016-17 and 39 points in 43 games in 2018-19.[4] Establishing himself as a full-time NHL player starting in the 2019-20 season, Paul filled a bottom-six forward role for Ottawa, valued for his physicality, faceoff reliability, and contributions on the penalty kill.[18] In 2019-20, he recorded 9 goals and 11 assists for 20 points in 56 games, followed by 5 goals and 15 assists for 20 points in 56 games during the shortened 2020-21 season, where he also scored his first short-handed goal.[4] In 2021-22, prior to his trade, Paul had 11 goals and 7 assists in 59 games.[4] His leadership emerged during these years; he was named an alternate captain for multiple games in April-May 2021 after Erik Gudbranson's trade, joining the Senators' leadership group as a reliable veteran presence.[19] He served in a similar alternate captain role for games from October 2021 through March 2022.[16] On March 20, 2022, Paul was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Mathieu Joseph and a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, concluding his tenure with Ottawa after 227 regular-season games, 29 goals, and 37 assists.[20]Tampa Bay Lightning
Nick Paul was acquired by the Tampa Bay Lightning from the Ottawa Senators on March 20, 2022, in exchange for forward Mathieu Joseph and a 2024 fourth-round draft pick. He made an immediate impact in the 2021-22 playoffs, contributing 5 goals and 9 points in 23 games as the Lightning advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals, where they lost to the Colorado Avalanche in six games.[21] Notably, Paul scored both goals in a 2-1 Game 7 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round, helping Tampa Bay overcome a 3-2 series deficit.[22] In his first full season with the Lightning during 2022-23, Paul established himself as a reliable middle-six forward, recording 17 goals and 32 points in 80 games while posting a +11 plus-minus rating.[21] He built on that performance in 2023-24, achieving career highs with 24 goals, 22 assists, and 46 points over 82 games, despite a team-worst -16 plus-minus amid Tampa Bay's inconsistent season.[1] Paul continued his scoring prowess in 2024-25, tallying 22 goals, 19 assists, and 41 points in 76 games with a +13 rating, including three game-winning goals that underscored his clutch contributions.[1] His durability was evident, as he missed only six games that year before undergoing upper-body surgery in mid-September 2025, expected to miss the start of the 2025–26 season; as of mid-November 2025, he continued to recover and had not yet returned to game action.[23][24] On July 1, 2022, Paul signed a seven-year contract extension with the Lightning worth $22.05 million, carrying an average annual value of $3.15 million through the 2028-29 season. As a versatile left winger capable of playing center, he has served as a key depth player and penalty killer, logging significant minutes in playoff runs, including the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals.[1] Paul's work ethic and physical presence have made him a staple in Tampa Bay's bottom-six forward group, contributing to their sustained contention in the Eastern Conference.[1]International career
World Juniors
Nick Paul was selected to Team Canada for the 2015 IIHF World Under-20 Championship, held across Toronto and Montreal from December 26, 2014, to January 5, 2015.[25] His inclusion came after a breakout 2014–15 season with the North Bay Battalion of the Ontario Hockey League, where he posted 37 goals and 66 points in 58 games, showcasing his size, physicality, and scoring touch that made him a valuable depth addition to the roster.[2] Previously overlooked for international junior play, Paul described the opportunity as a long-awaited dream realized.[26] Playing primarily as a checking forward on the third and fourth lines, Paul contributed to Canada's balanced attack and defensive structure throughout the tournament, leveraging his 6-foot-3, 220-pound frame to win puck battles and provide energy in limited ice time.[1] In seven games, he recorded three goals and three assists for six points, tying for 17th in tournament scoring among all players.[27] His goals included one in the 8–0 preliminary-round rout of Slovakia on opening day, another in the 8–0 quarterfinal shutout of Denmark to extend the lead to 6–0 in the third period, and the second goal of the gold-medal final against Russia just 2:32 in, helping Canada build an early 2–0 advantage en route to a 5–4 victory.[28][29][30] Paul's efforts helped Canada secure its first World Juniors gold medal on home ice since the 1985 tournament, also held in Toronto, capping a dominant 7–0 run that included outscoring opponents 51–14 overall.[31] As a bottom-six forward, his physical presence and timely scoring exemplified the team's depth, which was crucial in high-stakes games like the final where Canada withstood a late Russian rally to claim the 16th junior world title in program history.[32]Senior international
Paul made his senior international debut with Team Canada at the 2021 IIHF World Championship, held as a COVID-19 bubble tournament in Riga, Latvia.[33] He earned his selection following a breakout 2020–21 NHL season with the Ottawa Senators, where he recorded 9 goals and 11 assists in 55 games, showcasing his physical style and bottom-six reliability.[16] Playing as a depth forward, Paul emphasized physicality and contributed on the penalty kill, appearing in all 10 games for Canada.[1] He tallied 2 goals and 2 assists for 4 points, with his most notable contribution being the overtime game-winning goal in the gold medal final against Finland, securing a 3–2 victory and Canada's 27th world championship title.[16][34] Paul returned to Team Canada for the 2024 IIHF World Championship in Prague and Ostrava, Czechia, selected after a career-best 2023–24 NHL season with the Tampa Bay Lightning, in which he posted 24 goals and 46 points in 82 games. Again serving as a physical depth forward and penalty killer, he played in 10 games, registering 3 goals and 3 assists for 6 points while posting a +6 plus-minus rating.[35] Canada advanced to the semifinals but lost 3–1 to Switzerland before falling 4–2 to Sweden in the bronze medal game, finishing fourth overall.[36] As of November 2025, Paul has not made additional senior international appearances beyond the 2021 and 2024 tournaments.[16]Career statistics and awards
Regular season and playoffs
Nick Paul has appeared in 486 National Hockey League (NHL) regular season games over his career, recording 97 goals, 102 assists, 199 points, and a -20 plus-minus rating, along with 182 penalty minutes.[21] His NHL career spans from the 2015–16 season with the Ottawa Senators to the 2024–25 season with the Tampa Bay Lightning.[21] The following table summarizes Paul's year-by-year NHL regular season statistics:| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | OTT | 24 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 6 |
| 2016–17 | OTT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 |
| 2017–18 | OTT | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
| 2018–19 | OTT | 20 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -10 | 4 |
| 2019–20 | OTT | 56 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 0 | 24 |
| 2020–21 | OTT | 56 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 5 | 19 |
| 2021–22 | OTT | 59 | 11 | 7 | 18 | -18 | 22 |
| 2021–22 | TBL | 21 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 4 | 17 |
| 2022–23 | TBL | 80 | 17 | 15 | 32 | 11 | 33 |
| 2023–24 | TBL | 82 | 24 | 22 | 46 | -16 | 27 |
| 2024–25 | TBL | 76 | 22 | 19 | 41 | 13 | 30 |
| Total | 486 | 97 | 102 | 199 | -20 | 182 |
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | TBL | 23 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022–23 | TBL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 2023–24 | TBL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 6 |
| 2024–25 | TBL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 2 |
| Total | 39 | 10 | 4 | 14 | -9 | 16 |
International statistics
Nick Paul competed for Team Canada in the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship, the 2021 IIHF World Championship, and the 2024 IIHF World Championship, where he recorded the following statistics.[2]| Tournament | GP | G | A | P | +/- | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 World Juniors | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | +6 | Gold |
| 2021 World Championship | 10 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -1 | Gold |
| 2024 World Championship | 10 | 3 | 3 | 6 | +6 | None |
| Total | 27 | 8 | 5 | 13 | +11 |
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