Jagr to second on NHL scorers list

Dec 23, 2016 - 3:45 AM Florida Panthers forward Jaromir Jagr has moved into outright No. 2 spot on the NHL career scoring list - a tally that includes goals and assists.

Jagr got career point No.1888 on Thursday night, breaking a tie with Mark Messier - the historic point was an assist with 6:40 left in the third period of Florida's 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.

"I appreciate everything ... over my hockey career, and I thank the fans," Jagr said in a brief ceremony during which he was given a golden stick.

Only Wayne Gretzky, with 2857 points, has more than Jagr.

Aleksander Barkov was credited with the goal that deflected off the 44-year-old Czech star.

In a video, Gretzky offered congratulations. "You play the game the right way," he told Jagr.

The game was stopped for a celebration, and Jagr came onto the ice to accept the commemorative golden stick from the Panthers.

He waved to the crowd, got congratulatory stick-taps from both teams, and the game - his 1663rd in the NHL - resumed.

THE NHL's TOP 10 ALL-TIME LEADING SCORERS:

1. Wayne Gretzky 1979-99 - 2857

2. Jaromir Jagr 1990-17 - 1888

3. Mark Messier 1979-04 - 1887

4. Gordie Howe 1946-80 - 1850

5. Ron Francis 1981-04 - 1798

6. Marcel Dionne 1971-89 - 1771

7. Steve Yzerman 1983-06 - 1755

8. Mario Lemieux 1984-06 - 1723

9. Joe Sakic 1988-09 - 1641

10. Phil Esposito 1963-81 - 1590

Source: AAP