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Paul Coffey is Jagr's next victim on the milestone trail

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First Mark Messier, next Paul Coffey.

Florida Panthers forward Jaromir Jagr reminded the hockey world on Thursday that he's still a force when - with a rather unorthodox assist - he eclipsed Mark Messier's 1,887 to claim second place on the league's all-time points list.

However, Jagr is not done collecting milestones this season. The 44-year-old picked up an assist in Friday's game against the Detroit Red Wings and with it moved within an assist of Paul Coffey's 1,135 for fifth all time in that category.

After that he would need another 34 assists to catch Ray Bourque who sits fourth all time. Meanwhile in the goals department, Jagr sits third behind Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe and would need another 52 to pass Mr. Hockey for second place.

But if Jagr plays til he's 50 years old - as he plans - then no milestone may be safe.

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