Florida Panthers’ Jeff Petry Reaches 1,000 NHL Games Milestone

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Florida Panthers’ Jeff Petry Reaches 1,000 NHL Games Milestone

Florida Panthers’ defenseman Jeff Petry has reached a significant milestone in his career by playing in his 1,000th NHL regular season game. This notable event took place during a matchup against the Vancouver Canucks.

Milestone Celebration for Jeff Petry

On November 20, the Panthers will honor Petry with a pregame ceremony ahead of their game against the New Jersey Devils at Amerant Bank Arena. This milestone highlights Petry’s outstanding contributions to the league and his team.

Jeff Petry’s Career Achievements

Petry becomes the 409th skater in NHL history to achieve 1,000 games.
He is the 28th U.S.-born defenseman to reach this milestone.
Petry is the 14th player to accomplish this feat while playing for the Panthers.

Throughout his career, which began in the 2010-11 season, Petry has accumulated impressive statistics. He has scored 96 goals and provided 294 assists, totaling 390 points in his 1,000 games. His scoring record positions him as the seventh among active U.S.-born defensemen since entering the league.

Teams and Performance

Over the years, Petry has played for multiple teams, including:

Edmonton Oilers (2010-11 to 2014-15)
Montreal Canadiens (2014-15 to 2021-22)
Pittsburgh Penguins (2022-23)
Detroit Red Wings (2023-24 to 2024-25)
Florida Panthers (2025-26)

Petry’s career has been marked by consistent performance, having recorded at least 40 points in four seasons and at least 24 points in nine of his past 15 seasons.

Background Information

A native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Petry was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round (45th overall) of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Standing at 6 feet 3 inches and weighing 208 pounds, he has been a reliable asset on the ice for all the teams he has represented.

The Florida Panthers, now celebrating their status as back-to-back Stanley Cup Champions in 2024 and 2025, are also offering single-game tickets for the current season. Fans can purchase tickets through SeatGeek.com or FloridaPanthers.com/tickets.