Evander Kane’s 1,000th NHL Game
In an exciting development for Vancouver Canucks fans, forward Evander Kane is set to reach a significant milestone in his career by playing in his 1,000th NHL game tomorrow against the Vegas Golden Knights. This achievement will make Kane just the ninth player in the history of the Canucks to reach this remarkable landmark, following in the footsteps of eight predecessors.
Previous Milestone Achievers
The players who have previously marked their 1,000th game with the franchise include:
Pit Martin was the first Canuck to reach 1,000 games, achieving this feat on January 1, 1978, in a match against the Chicago Blackhawks, the team where he spent over a decade of his career. Over his extensive 1,101-game journey in the NHL, Martin recorded impressive statistics of 324 goals and 485 assists, finishing his career with 131 games in Vancouver.
Ryan Walter, despite only playing 92 games with the Canucks over two seasons, is another member of this exclusive club. Primarily known for his time with the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals, Walter’s 1,000th game came late in his career, ultimately concluding it with a total of 1,003 matches played, accumulating 264 goals and 382 assists.
Dave Babych became the second player to hit this landmark as a Canuck on February 7, 1996, against the Hartford Whalers, a team he previously represented. During his 1,195-game NHL career, Babych notched 142 goals and 581 assists, with 409 games spent in Vancouver.
Trevor Linden achieved the 1,000-game milestone on March 26, 2002, while facing the Los Angeles Kings. Though he had stints with the New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, and Washington Capitals, Linden ultimately became the first player to play 1,000 games solely with the Canucks during the 2005-06 season.
Markus Näslund reached the milestone on January 17, 2008, in his final season with the team he captained for seven seasons, scoring the game-tying goal in a match against the Detroit Red Wings. He played 1,000 games primarily with Vancouver, though he also saw time with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Henrik Sedin, another strong Canucks captain, achieved his 1,000th game on March 12, 2014, in a contest against the Winnipeg Jets. He finished his career with a remarkable tally of 1,330 games exclusively with Vancouver, holding franchise records for games played, assists, and total points.
Daniel Sedin, following closely in his brother’s footsteps, played his 1,000th game just under a year later on November 23, 2014. He became the sixth player to reach this milestone with the Canucks, retiring with a total of 1,306 games and the franchise record for career goals at 393.
Tyler Myers is the latest addition to this remarkable list, marking his 1,000th game on October 19, 2024. Recently traded to the Dallas Stars, Myers completed 488 games with the Canucks during his ongoing 17-year NHL career, amassing 26 goals and 112 assists.
Looking Ahead
As the Canucks gear up for this historic game, fans can keep up with the latest news on the team through THN’s dedicated site and join discussions on their community forum.
