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Jaromir Jagr Joins 750-Goal Club

Oct 23, 2016 11:27 AM

Jaromir Jagr became the third player to join the NHL's 750-goal club when he scored Thursday night in the Panthers' 4-2 loss to the Capitals.

Jagr's power-play goal tied the game at 2 with 5:50 remaining in the second. Jagr took a pass in the slot from Aleksander Barkov, who was behind the goal line, and beat Braden Holtby.

Jagr trails only Wayne Gretzky (894) and Gordie Howe (801) in career goals.

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Marian Hossa Scores 500th Career Goal

Oct 23, 2016 11:27 AM

Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa became the 44th NHL player to reach 500 career goals in Tuesday night's 7-4 win over the Flyers.

"Obviously doing it at home in front of our fans, in Game 4 [of the season], I couldn't be happier," Hossa said. "Especially, you know, the guys ended up winning this game; it feels great."

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Leafs' Auston Matthews Scores Four Goals In NHL Debut

Oct 16, 2016 9:26 PM

Auston Matthews delivered an NHL debut for the ages on Wednesday, scoring four goals on a night that won't soon be forgotten in the rich history of the Maple Leafs.

The 19-year-old. chosen first overall in June's NHL draft, scored on his first three shots against the Senators, with the hat trick prompting visiting Leafs fans at the Canadian Tire Center in Ottawa to throw hats onto the ice.

The Senators went on to win the NHL season opener 5-4 in overtime.

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