DALLAS -- The countdown for Jaromir Jagr continues.
His second-period goal Wednesday night against the Stars was the 657th of his career, giving him sole possession of 11th place all-time over Brendan Shanahan.
I passed Shanny, huh? Jagr asked. Whos next?
That would be Luc Robitaille at 668 goals.
Do I have a chance? Not with 10 minutes ice time, Jagr laughed. Of course, it means a lot. Its too bad I left for three years in Russia.
It'd probably be different numbers now. Maybe if I wouldnt have left Russia I wouldnt be playing now. I dont look at the numbers. Maybe after my hockey career, Ill look back and see what I accomplished. Right now, I want play every game like its my last.
For the record, Jagr played 14:06 against Dallas.
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Girouxs night
Claude Girouxs four-point effort was his third four-point game of the season. According to Elias Sports Bureau, the last Flyer to have three or more games with four or more points in a single season was Mark Recchi, who had three four-point games during the 2000-01 season.
Loose pucks
Giroux now has a six-game scoring streak after posting points in five consecutive games before his concussion. He has four goals and 10 assists for 14 points in those six games. ... Jagr, linemate Scott Hartnell and defenseman Kimmo Timonen all had two-point nights. ... The Flyers have now won six consecutive games over Dallas dating back to the 2007-08 season. ... Zac Rinaldo had six hits in 10:13 of ice time. ... The Flyers are 3 for 9 on the power play over the last two games, while going 5 for 5 on the penalty kill. They were 1 for 17 on the power play during Girouxs absence.
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