Luc Robitaille really feels lucky.
"This has been a fun year so far, and to get it here with this organization is special," Robitaille said after reaching the 1,000-point milestone in the Los Angeles Kings' 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.Robitaille, whose nickname is "Lucky," became the 51st player in NHL history to reach the coveted plateau. He did it with two assists, putting him exactly at 1,000 points (478 goals, 522 assists).
After setting set up a goal by Ray Ferraro that tied the score and ignited a four-goal second period, Robitaille assisted on Craig Johnson's goal with 4:47 left in the game for his milestone point.
The 12-year veteran accomplished the feat in 882 games. He had at least 40 goals for the Kings in each of his first eight NHL seasons before playing one season in Pittsburgh and two with the Rangers.
PENGUINS 4, BRUINS 2: Kevin Hatcher scored two goals and Tom Barrasso stopped 29 shots at Boston to keep Pittsburgh unbeaten for six games (4-0-2).
SENATORS 2, RANGERS 2: Ottawa outshot New York 17-2 in the first period - 41-22 overall - but settled for a tie thanks to the superb goaltending of the Rangers' Mike Richter.
CANADIANS 3, FLYERS 2: Andy Moog made 32 saves as Montreal fought off a third-period Philadelphia rally to extend its longest road unbeaten streak in 16 years.
PANTHERS 3, STARS 2: At Miami, Dave Gagner and Dino Cic-ca-rel-li scored power-play goals to lift Florida over Dallas.
BLUES 2, LEAFS 0: Grant Fuhr made 23 saves as St. Louis beat visiting Toronto in Brett Hull's return game.
BLACKHAWKS 3, SHARKS 0: Jeff Hackett stopped 29 shots, and three different players scored goals as Chicago won at San Jose.