Skip to content

VIDEO: Jagr steals puck, goes end-to-end for breakaway goal

Bill Wippert / National Hockey League / Getty

On a historic night in the NHL, it's only right that Jaromir Jagr shared the spotlight.

Related: Ovechkin becomes 1st Russian to score 500 goals

The Florida Panthers forward stole the puck at his own blue line, carried it end-to-end, and snuck a backhand shot past Edmonton Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot to open the scoring at Rexall Place:

(Courtesy: NHL.com)

It was Jagr's 737th career goal, moving him within four of Brett Hull for third on the all-time list.

The 43-year-old has 15 goals and 16 assists in 39 games this season.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored the 500th and 501st goals of his career Sunday, and Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa scored his 492nd and 493rd in a win over the Colorado Avalanche.

Daily Newsletter

Get the latest trending sports news daily in your inbox