Patrik Elias reaches a milestone !
Patrik Elias(
) notched the 400th assist of his career in tonight's game against the Philadelphia Flyers on a goal by Nicklas Bergfors. I'm happy about it but that's it, gotta think other things now, our record breaker told a Hockey Night in Canada reporter..
A native of Czech, Patrik Elias was originally drafted to the NHL by the New Jersey Devils in the 2nd round of the 1994 entry draft. He has appeared in 795 NHL games during his career, notching 310 goals and adding 400 assists along with 451 penalty minutes. The 34 year old left wing has played 35 games with the New Jersey Devils this season, totalling 12+20=32 with 30 PIM.