SUNRISE, Fla. — Brad Marchand of the Florida Panthers has become the 102nd player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points, getting to the milestone during Thursday night’s 6-3 win over the Washington Capitals.
Marchand came into the game with 998 points. Point No. 999 was an assist on a goal by Seth Jones midway through the third period, and the 1,000th came on an empty-netter by Eetu Luostarinen with 1:30 left.
The Panthers swarmed the ice after the milestone, surrounding Marchand in celebration.