for a total of 32 points in 79 games. He was also ranked 10th among rookies for goals and points and was the first rookie ever to score on multiple penalty shots in one season. Výborný's performance (31 points) was very similar in his second season. As the Blue Jackets improved, though, so did Výborný. In the 2002–03 NHL season, he scored 46 points and led his team with a +12 plus/minus, which set a record for the Blue Jackets. Výborný improved still more for the 2003–04 NHL season, and he scored 22 goals and 31 assists, for a total of 53 points. He led Columbus in assists and came in second to Rick Nash in goals and points. In addition to his offensive talent, Výborný has proved to be quite durable, as he currently holds the Blue Jackets record for the most consecutive games, with 161. He tied for fourth in the NHL in shorthanded goals with four, another record for the Blue Jackets. Výborný played for Sparta Prague during the 2004–05 NHL lockout. Back to Europe On April 25, 2008, it was announced that Výborný was returning to Sparta Prague for the 2008–09 season. With his departure, Rostislav Klesla became the only remaining player from the Blue Jackets' inaugural season. In 2011, Výborný signed with BK Mlada Boleslav. He helped the club win back-to-back championships in the Czech second-division in 2013 and 2014 and earn promotion to the top Czech division in 2014. After suffering a torn ACL, he announced his retirement on March 15, 2016. Awards and achievements Played in the Czech Ice Hockey Extraliga All-Star game in 1999 and 2000 Appeared on the cover of the Czech edition of the NHL 2K7 video game. Records NHL record for most penalty shot goals in a season by a rookie International play Výborný won five World Championships with the Czech national team and a bronze medal at the 2006 Olympic Games. At the 2006 World Championships, when capturing silver, he was named to the All-Tournament Allstar-Team. At the 1997 and 1998 World Championships, he won bronze. Career statistics Regular season and playoffs International References External links 1975 births Living people Cape Breton Oilers players Columbus Blue Jackets players Czech ice hockey right wingers Czechoslovak ice hockey right wingers HC Sparta Praha players BK Mladá Boleslav players Edmonton Oilers draft picks Ice hockey players at the 2006 Winter Olympics