JAROMIR JAGR SCORES 750 NHL GOAL

Panthers forward Jaromir Jagr (1-0—1) scored his first goal of the season and 750 of his career to become the third player in NHL history to reach the milestone, joiningWayne Gretzky (894) and Gordie Howe (801).

At age 44 and playing in his 1,633rd career game, Jagr is the oldest of the trio at the time of his 750th career goal. Elias notes that Gretzky reached the milestone on Jan. 8, 1993 at age 31 in his 1,001st career game, while Howe hit the mark on Feb. 8, 1970 at age 41 in his 1,598th career game.

Jagr recorded his 1,870th career point to move within 17 of tying Messier (694-1,193—1,887) for second place all-time, behind Gretzky (894-1,963—2,857). Jagr also ranks among the all-time leaders in game-winning goals (133; 1st), assists (1,120; 6th) and games played (1,633; 8th).

NHL MUSINGS

• The Ducks ended their season-opening five-game road trip with their first victory, while the Hurricanes improved to 1-1-2 on their season-opening six-game trip
• Defenseman Shea Weber (1-1—2), acquired from the Predators in exchange for P.K. Subban, scored his first goal as a member of the Canadiens. Weber has 1-3—4 in four games w/ MTL
• Sabres forward Nicholas Baptiste scored his first career goal (2 GP)
• Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (3-6—9) and Oilers forwardJordan Eberle (3-3—6) each tallied an assist to extend their season-opening point streaks to five games
• Wayne Gretzky signed copies of his new book at the NHL Powered by Reebok Store in New York
• Penguins goaltender Matt Murraysigned a three-year contract extension
• The NHL and NHLPA announced the launch of the NHL/NHLPA Core Development Program (CDP), which aims to help NHL players become better professionals both on and off of the ice
• The Flyers raised a banner to honor late owner Ed Snider prior to their home opener for their 50th anniversary season
• Bruins legends Bobby Orr and Milt Schmidt – who at 98 is the oldest living former NHL player – dropped the ceremonial puck before the club’s home opener.

THURSDAY’S RESULTS
Home Team in Caps
BOSTON 2, New Jersey 1
Anaheim 3, PHILADELPHIA 2
PITTSBURGH 3, San Jose 2
Washington 4, FLORIDA 2
Colorado 4, TAMPA BAY 0
MONTREAL 5, Arizona 2
MINNESOTA 3, Toronto 2
Los Angeles 4, DALLAS 3 (OT)
Carolina 4, CALGARY 2
EDMONTON 3, St. Louis 1
VANCOUVER 2, Buffalo 1

FRIDAY’S NHL ACTION
All Times Eastern
Arizona @ New York Islanders, 7 p.m.
Chicago @ Columbus, 7 p.m.
Nashville @ Detroit, 7:30 p.m.