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Steven Stamkos Scores 600th Goal as Predators Top Golden Knights 4-2

The 35-year-old becomes the NHL's 22nd 600-goal scorer during Nashville's surge back above .500.

Overview

  • The milestone came on a first-period power play at 15:37 via a one-timer from the left circle off a Filip Forsberg pass to tie the game 2-2.
  • Nashville finished off a 4-2 road win in Las Vegas to move to 18-17-4, their first time above .500 since Oct. 16 during a season-long seven-game trip.
  • The Predators have won 12 of their past 17 games and are 3-1-0 on the trek, with a visit to Seattle up next on Thursday.
  • Stamkos now has 600 goals, 616 assists and 1,210 points in 1,200 games, joining Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby as the only active players with 600 or more goals.
  • He closed December with 12 goals and said he was thrilled to hit the mark in a win that teammates could celebrate on the ice.