Overview
- The milestone came late in the third period of a 6-3 defeat to Columbus.
- He is the second player to hit 500 while playing for Toronto, joining Mats Sundin.
- His career totals now stand at 500 goals, 628 assists and 1,128 points across 1,195 games in his 17th season.
- The tally was his sixth of the year, giving him the team lead in goals and 14 points through 11 games.
- He is playing the first season of a four-year deal with a $4.38 million annual cap hit.