500!!!
Joe Sakic scored his 500th career goal last night durring a loss to Vancouver. Sakic's 500th was the only goal posted for Colorado in the 3-1 loss.
Sakic's parents were in attendance as he became the 31st player in NHL history to reach 500 goals. Sakic's 500th came at 4:25 of the second period on the power play, a quick wrist shot past Canucks goalie Dan Cloutier from the left circle after a pass from Derek Morris. Sakic was given a standing ovation.
"It's a great feeling to get the goal, but kind of tough right now, losing a game and falling further behind in the division," Sakic said. "We got off to a bad start and got some chances in the third period, but Cloutier made some good saves. But we're struggling right now. We're not going to catch anybody (in the division) playing like this."
Sakic, who had about 30 family members and friends in the crowd, said he was surprised by the standing ovation.
"They love their Canucks here, so I didn't expect that," he said. "I'm very appreciative of the crowd doing that. It would have been nice to get a win, though, too."
Sakic's parents were in attendance as he became the 31st player in NHL history to reach 500 goals. Sakic's 500th came at 4:25 of the second period on the power play, a quick wrist shot past Canucks goalie Dan Cloutier from the left circle after a pass from Derek Morris. Sakic was given a standing ovation.
"It's a great feeling to get the goal, but kind of tough right now, losing a game and falling further behind in the division," Sakic said. "We got off to a bad start and got some chances in the third period, but Cloutier made some good saves. But we're struggling right now. We're not going to catch anybody (in the division) playing like this."
Sakic, who had about 30 family members and friends in the crowd, said he was surprised by the standing ovation.
"They love their Canucks here, so I didn't expect that," he said. "I'm very appreciative of the crowd doing that. It would have been nice to get a win, though, too."
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