Josi becomes Predators' all-time points leader
Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi registered a goal and an assist Wednesday to tie then pass David Legwand for top spot on the franchise's all-time points list.
| Player | Points |
|---|---|
| Roman Josi | 567 |
| David Legwand | 565 |
| Filip Forsberg | 494 |
| Martin Erat | 481 |
| Shea Weber | 443 |
Josi joins Boston Bruins legend Ray Bourque as the second defenseman in NHL history to lead an active franchise in points.
He set up Thomas Novak's goal in the history-making moment.
ROMAN JOSI IS THE ALL-TIME LEADER IN FRANCHISE POINTS
— Bally Sports: Preds (@PredsOnBally) December 22, 2022
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Josi, 32, has spent his entire career in the Music City after the Preds drafted him in the second round in 2008. He won the Norris Trophy in 2019-20 and recorded 96 points last season - the most by a defenseman since Phil Housley in 1992-93.
The Predators played their first NHL season in 1998-99.
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