25 years later, Jaromir Jagr outpacing rookie numbers
Jaromir Jagr literally feels 19 again.
Or at least that's what the 44-year-old's production numbers with the Florida Panthers this season would suggest.
Related: Jagr becomes 2nd in history to score 25 goals in 18 seasons
With seven games remaining on the schedule, Jagr is on pace to eclipse his goal and point totals from his rookie year with the Pittsburgh Penguins back in 1990-91.
Jaromir Jagr, rookie NHL season: 27 goals, 57 points.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 27, 2016
Jaromir Jagr, 23rd and current NHL season: 25 goals, 57 points (and counting).
Jagr added an assist during Saturday's win over Tampa Bay, following the posting of those stats, bumping him to 25 goals and 58 points. His 0.81 points per game eclipses the 0.71 mark posted as a rookie, and adds to his ever-growing legend as the ageless wonder.
He now sits only 27 points behind Mark Messier for second on the NHL's all-time points leader board.
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