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    Joe Thornton

    JoeThornton

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    • Birthdate
      2/7/1979
    • Birthplace
      London, ON
    • Draft Info
      1997: Rd 1, Pk 1 (BOS)

    Stats

    • G
      430
    • A
      1109
    • PTS
      1539
    • +/-
      182
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      • McDavid, MacKinnon top 10 highest-rated players for NHL 26
        • 8M
        • Marco Wutz
        McDavid, MacKinnon top 10 highest-rated players for NHL 26
        • Thornton's No. 19 raised to rafters in San Jose
          • 1Y
          Thornton's No. 19 raised to rafters in San Jose
          • Thornton officially retires after 24-year NHL career
            • 3Y
            Thornton officially retires after 24-year NHL career
            • Panthers' Thornton: No decision on 25th season
              • 4Y
              Panthers' Thornton: No decision on 25th season
              • Thornton, 42, signs one-year deal with Panthers
                • 5Y
                • Greg Wyshynski
                Thornton, 42, signs one-year deal with Panthers
                • That's so '90s: The few still-active players from the last millennium
                  • 2Y
                  • Joe DeMartino
                  Bartolo Colon, Adam Vinatieri, Vince Carter
                  • Maple Leafs' Thornton (fractured rib) out 4 weeks
                    • 5Y
                    Maple Leafs' Thornton (fractured rib) out 4 weeks
                    • Stanley Cup or bust for the Maple Leafs in 2021?
                      • 5Y
                      • Greg Wyshynski
                      Stanley Cup or bust for the Maple Leafs in 2021?
                      • Thornton spoke to Montana on leaving Bay Area
                        • 6Y
                        • Greg Wyshynski
                        Thornton spoke to Montana on leaving Bay Area
                        • Maple Leafs sign Thornton, 41, for 23rd season
                          • 6Y
                          • Greg Wyshynski
                          Maple Leafs sign Thornton, 41, for 23rd season

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                        Connor McDavid says Oilers, ousted by Ducks, were 'average'

                        Star center Connor McDavid said the Oilers, ousted in the first round of the playoffs by the Ducks on Thursday night, "were an average team all year."
                        Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks: Game Highlights

                        Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks: Game Highlights

                        Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks: Game Highlights
                        Ducks finish off 2-time conference champ Oilers in G6, reach 2nd round

                        Ducks finish off 2-time conference champ Oilers in G6, reach 2nd round

                        The Anaheim Ducks eliminated Connor McDavid the two-time defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers with a 5-2 victory in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series.
                        Carlsson, Terry lead Ducks to 5-2 win in Game 6, eliminating the 2-time conference champ Oilers

                        Carlsson, Terry lead Ducks to 5-2 win in Game 6, eliminating the 2-time conference champ Oilers

                        — Leo Carlsson, Troy Terry and Chris Kreider had a goal and two assists apiece, and the Anaheim Ducks eliminated Connor McDavid and the two-time defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers with a 5-2 victory in Game 6 of their first-round...
                        Wild beat Stars 5-2 for 1st playoff series win in 11 years

                        Wild beat Stars 5-2 for 1st playoff series win in 11 years

                        Quinn Hughes led Minnesota to its first playoff series victory in 11 years, scoring twice in the Wild's 5-2 victory over Dallas in Game 6 on Thursday night.
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