Sharks' Thornton moves to 20th on NHL's all-time points list
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Joe Thornton continues to set himself apart as one of hockey's all-time greats.
With an assist Monday, the San Jose Sharks center moved into a tie with Jari Kurri for 20th on the NHL's all-time points list with 1,398.
Related: Is Joe Thornton a lock for the Hockey Hall of Fame?
Thornton has amassed 1,013 helpers to go along with 385 career goals, and now sits 59 points behind Teemu Selanne for 15th - a level he could hit by season's end.
Thornton won the 2006 Art Ross and Hart trophies with San Jose after being traded from the Boston Bruins earlier that season.
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