Thornton ties Kurri for 20th on all-time points list
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San Jose Sharks forward Joe Thornton has officially moved into a tie for 20th on the NHL's all-time points list.
The 38-year-old collected his second goal of the season against his former club, the Boston Bruins, to pick up his 1,398th point to bring him level with Edmonton Oilers great Jari Kurri.
Joe Thornton of the @SanJoseSharks scored to tie Jari Kurri for 20th place on the NHL’s all-time points list. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/LjeE9jz7l2
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) October 27, 2017
Thornton originally looked to have accomplished the feat Monday after recording an assist, but a stat change saw the helper removed to bring him back into 21st.
Thornton needs 11 more points to move up the list again where he will match Dale Hawerchuk and his 1,409 points.