Badgers in the NHL: Pavelski hits 400 goal milestone
December 02, 2021 | Men's Hockey, NHL Badgers
Former UW captain becomes first Badger in history to reach 400 goals
Joe Pavelski recently became the first Badger in history to reach a major career milestone. The Wisconsin-native reached 400 career NHL goals when he found the back of the net twice in the Stars' matchup against the Arizona Coyotes on Nov. 27. He also became the 10th American-born player to do so, putting him in the ranks of John Leclair and Patrick Kane. A veteran in his 16th NHL season, Pavelski continues to stay hot with seven points in three games and 14 points in November.Â
The first Badger in history to do it
— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) December 1, 2021
The 10th American-born to do it
Congrats @jpav8 on 400 NHL goals
He's 🔥 with 7 points in 3 games and 14 points in November#BadgersintheBigs pic.twitter.com/DKFgUGOsJb
Cole Caufield made the jump back up to the big leagues after a brief stint with the Laval Rocket in the AHL. While it's nothing new to Badger fans, the 2021 Hobey Baker winner scored a gravity-defying goal against the Washington Capitals on Nov. 24.Â
Cole Caufield gets his first goal of the season! 🚨 pic.twitter.com/7THLtTOJdz
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) November 25, 2021
Another former-Badger, K'Andre Miller, scored a highlight-reel-worthy goal where he carried the puck coast to coast before driving hard to the net in the New York Ranger's 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers. Miller continues to solidify himself as an integral component of the Ranger's elite defensive core.Â
😱 COAST TO COAST
— USA Hockey (@usahockey) November 9, 2021
Bravo, @kandre_miller! pic.twitter.com/qbUPQxAvUb
Defenseman Ryan Suter is als heating up with three points (one goal, two assists) in his last five games with the Dallas Stars, averaging 0.55 points per game on the blue line this season. He is closing in on 100 career goals from the blue line, which would make him the third Badger to reach that mark, joining his uncle Gary Suter and Chris Chelios is the select club.
Wanna catch some of the action? The Wisconsin Badgers are holding their annual Teddy Bear Toss presented by BMO Harris Bank on Dec. 11 during their matchup against Penn State at the Kohl Center. Bring a teddy bear to toss on the ice to donate to Toys for Tots this holiday season!
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If you need a kick in the pants to adopt a bear this year....
— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) December 2, 2021
Adopt one of 20 on your way out of Thursday's game and bring it back Dec. 11
You could just bring a bear to donate for Toys for Tots on Dec. 11 too#UWTeddyToss presented by @BMOHarrisBank https://t.co/lCN6zaWzXD pic.twitter.com/UmKhYgeCiG
