Predators’ Stamkos Nets 600th NHL Goal

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Steven Stamkos achieved a significant milestone by scoring his 600th NHL goal on Wednesday night. Playing for the Nashville Predators, he netted this milestone goal with a powerful one-timer from the left face-off circle. The event took place at 15:37 of the first period during a matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Stamkos Joins Elite Company

At the age of 35, Stamkos became the third active player to reach the 600-goal mark, following Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals and Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins. This achievement places him as the 22nd player in NHL history to score 600 goals.

Nearing the Top 20

Stamkos is just 10 goals shy of surpassing Jari Kurri, Dino Ciccarelli, and Bobby Hull in the all-time rankings. His current statistics indicate he is on track to potentially enter the top 20 this season.

Career Overview

Draft Information: Stamkos was selected first overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2008 NHL Draft.
Career Statistics: He has accumulated 1,216 points, which includes 616 assists, over 1,203 games.
Current Season Performance: In 39 games this season, he has scored 18 goals and provided eight assists, totaling 26 points.
Recent Form: Stamkos has recorded 10 goals in his last 10 games.

Years in the League

Now in his 18th NHL season, Stamkos is currently in his second year with the Predators. He previously enjoyed significant success with the Tampa Bay Lightning, winning the Stanley Cup twice in 2020 and 2021.

Adept Goal Scorer

Notable Achievements: Stamkos is a two-time winner of the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy.
Season Goals: He led the league with 51 goals in 2009-10 and 60 goals in 2011-12.
Longevity in Scoring: Stamkos has scored at least 20 goals in 15 seasons and is just two away from achieving this again this year.
30 and 40 Goal Seasons: He has nine seasons with 30 goals and seven with 40 goals or more.

As Stamkos continues his pursuit of further milestones, fans and analysts alike await the impact he will have in the current season and beyond. His career achievements solidify his legacy as one of the premier players in NHL history.