Stamkos Moves Past Sakic and Iginla on NHL Goal List
Steven Stamkos scored twice in Toronto to reach 627 career goals, passing Joe Sakic and Jarome Iginla for 17th on the NHL's all-time list. His first goal was the 626th of his career, and he added another in the second period. Nashville lost 5-4 in overtime despite Stamkos's milestone night.
Steven Stamkos reached 627 career goals with a two-goal performance in Toronto, moving him alone into 17th on the NHL's all-time scoring list. His first marker, a power-play rebound at 7:13 of the opening period, was No. 626, pushing him past Joe Sakic and Jarome Iginla, each of whom retired with 625.
He added a second-period goal from the right circle. Toronto erased a 3-0 deficit and won 5-4 in overtime. Stamkos, 36, has three goals in three games this season and previously scored 42 last year. He also became the third active player with 100 game-opening goals. Dave Andreychuk is next at 640, while Sidney Crosby is 15th with 654.
Stamkos’s milestone could draw added attention to the Predators and the NHL’s historical scoring list, especially among fans in Toronto and Markham who followed his local roots. It may also resonate with younger players as an example of durability and sustained production. For Nashville, the achievement might generate short-term engagement even after a difficult overtime loss, while reminding audiences of Sakic and Iginla’s legacies.