Brandon Saad's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 21, 2025

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1917: Matching a League Record

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.

1965: First Blackhawks Hat Trick in a Season Opener since 1965

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.

1993: First American born player

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.

2010: Gold Medal at IIHF World U18 Championships

In 2010, Brandon Saad captured a gold medal while representing the United States in the IIHF World U18 Championships.

2011: Fifth Among 2011 Draftees

By the end of the 2014-2015 season, Brandon Saad's 208 regular-season games ranked fifth among 2011 draftees.

2013: Stanley Cup Champion

In 2013, Brandon Saad won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks.

2013: First NHL Goal and Record-Breaking Game

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.

2015: Career-High Season and NHL Winter Classic

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.

2015: Stanley Cup Victory and Playoff Performance

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.

2015: Second Stanley Cup Win and Trade to Columbus

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.

2016: First NHL All-Star Game Selection and 30-Goal Milestone

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.

2018: Training camp and line changes

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.

December 8, 2019: 400th game with Chicago

On December 8, 2019, Saad played in his 400th game with Chicago.

February 14, 2021: 600th NHL game

On February 14, 2021, Saad played in his 600th career NHL game, having accumulated 174 goals and 181 assists over that time.

2022: Season performance and line changes

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.