After that period, Gio is tied for 2nd in defencemen scoring, and is 1st in league +/- by 6 points.
Have seen it commented on here how amazing it is to see him top 3 in both of those categories so I went back a bit to find just how rare that is.
The last time a defenceman was both top 3 in both categories was Mike Green in 2009-10.
Green finished 3rd in league +/- and had 76 points leading all D.
He didn't win the Norris however, Duncan Keith did who had 69 points and +21.
In 2010/11; Chara was top 5 in both categories and last year Hedman was 5th in D scoring, 6th in +/- (won the Norris).
Incredibly rare combination of statistics. I can only imagine if Gio finishes 1st in both stats, not sure that has ever been done??
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