A closer look at the biggest achievements of Brandon Saad. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Brandon Saad is a professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL. Known for his two-way play, combining offensive skill with defensive responsibility, Saad has had a successful career. He initially gained prominence with the Chicago Blackhawks, where he won two Stanley Cups. Saad has also played for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Colorado Avalanche, showcasing his versatility and consistency throughout his NHL career. He represents the United States internationally.
In the season opener of 2017, Saad's hat trick was one of four around the league, matching a new league record set in 1917.
During the 2017-2018 season opener, Brandon Saad became the first Blackhawks player to score a hat trick in a season opener since Bobby Hull in 1965.
In 2012, Brandon Saad became the first American-born player since 1993, to win the William Hanley Trophy as the OHL's Most Sportsmanlike Player.
In 2010, Brandon Saad captured a gold medal while representing the United States in the IIHF World U18 Championships.
By the end of the 2014-2015 season, Brandon Saad's 208 regular-season games ranked fifth among 2011 draftees.
In the 2012-2013 season, Saad scored his first career NHL goal on February 5 against the San Jose Sharks. On February 22, 2013, he scored the Blackhawks' game-winning goal, securing an NHL-record 17th straight game with at least one point to start a season.
In 2015, Brandon Saad achieved a career-high season with 23 goals and 29 assists for 52 points. During the 2015 NHL Winter Classic, he contributed to Toews setting an NHL record for most points in an outdoor game.
In 2015, Brandon Saad played a significant role in the Blackhawks' playoff run, scoring crucial goals, including the game-tying goal in Game 4 against the Nashville Predators. He scored two goals in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals, contributing to the Blackhawks' Stanley Cup victory.
In 2015, Brandon Saad won his second Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks. He was then traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets before the 2015–16 NHL season.
In 2016, Brandon Saad was voted into his first NHL All-Star Game. During the 2015-2016 season, Saad recorded his first career NHL hat-trick on April 2, 2016, and reached the 30-goal milestone, finishing with a career-high 31 goals.
In 2018, Saad began training camp on the second line but was later demoted to the fourth line after a slow start to the season. Despite the demotion, his production increased, and he was eventually reunited with Kane and Anisimov on the second line.
On December 8, 2019, Saad played in his 400th game with Chicago.
On February 14, 2021, Saad played in his 600th career NHL game, having accumulated 174 goals and 181 assists over that time.
In 2022, Saad began the season on a new line but struggled initially. After line changes due to injuries, he experienced a breakout, tying for the most points in the NHL over four games.
In 2022, Saad finished the regular season with 24 goals to help the Blues clinch a berth in the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs.
On January 4, 2025, Saad scored a natural hat trick in a 4-0 win over the Ottawa Senators.
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