Thornton becomes 14th player in NHL history to reach 1,500 points
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With a two-assist performance Tuesday night, San Jose Sharks forward Joe Thornton became the 14th player in NHL history to reach 1,500 career points
Jumbo Joe reached the milestone on Kevin Labanc's third-period tally versus the Calgary Flames.
Kevin Labanc (@Str8ToTheBanc) scores, but it's Joe Thornton cashing in on 1,500 career points! pic.twitter.com/B0HOUyP6dV
— NHL (@NHL) February 5, 2020
Thornton's historic feat came in the 1,620th game of his illustrious career. Here's where he stands among the all-time leaders:
| Player (Rank) | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Esposito (10th) | 717 | 873 | 1590 |
| Ray Bourque (11th) | 410 | 1169 | 1579 |
| Mark Recchi (12th) | 577 | 956 | 1533 |
| Paul Coffey (13th) | 396 | 1135 | 1531 |
| Thornton (14th) | 415 | 1085 | 1500 |
| Stan Mikita (15th) | 541 | 926 | 1467 |
Thornton, 40, is now up to 22 points across 54 games in his 22nd NHL season. His lifetime resume includes six All-Star Game appearances, a Hart Trophy, an Art Ross, and two Olympic gold medals.