Thornton notches 1,000th career assist
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Make it quadruple digits for Jumbo Joe.
San Jose Sharks forward Joe Thornton picked up the 1,000th assist of his career with a helper on Joe Pavelski's empty-netter against the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night.
Thornton became the 13th player in NHL history to accomplish the feat, recording his 1,382nd point in his 1,432nd game.
The 37-year-old ranks 23rd on the league's all-time points list, and his 1,000th assist pulled him to within 16 helpers of Joe Sakic for 12th all time in that category.
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