Hockey world applauds Doan's 400th goal
Shane Doan now has 400 goals, which is about the same number of teammates he's had over his 20-year career.
On Friday, the Arizona Coyotes captain scored his 400th NHL goal, beating Toronto Maple Leafs netminder Frederik Andersen.
Teammates old and new got in on the well wishes:
Congrats to Shane Doan on career goal #400 in game #1500. Incredible accomplishments for one of the most genuine guys in hockey.
— Sam Gagner (@89SGagner) December 24, 2016
Congrats to Shane Doan on 1500 gms & 400 goals, one of the best people that I had the privilege to play with. Kind, generous and humble.
— Mike Johnson (@mike_p_johnson) December 24, 2016
Want to send a huge congrats to the best captain and role model on 1500 games and 400 goals in the same night. Pretty special, Doaner! #GOAT
— Jakob Chychrun (@j_chychrun7) December 24, 2016
Congrats doaner - it's been a true pleasure to play with you. What an amazing accomplishment for such a great person.
— jordan martinook (@Martyman17) December 24, 2016
Fellow Arizona athlete Larry Fitzgerald also chimed in on the accolades:
Congrats to Shane Doan on career goal 400. A great accomplishment by one of the valleys best people!!
— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) December 24, 2016
Friday's game also marked the 1,500th of Doan's career, in which he has amassed 555 assists alongside those 400 goals. The Alberta native ranks first all-time in games played, goals, assists, and points for the franchise.
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