Jaromir Jagr passes Mark Messier for 2nd in NHL scoring

With an assist Thursday against the Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers right winger Jaromir Jagr recorded his 1,888th NHL point, passing Mark Messier for sole possession of second all-time in NHL scoring.

Jagr is now 969 points back of Wayne Gretzky (2,857), who is the top scorer in NHL history.

The 44-year-old Jagr ranks third all-time in goals (755), fourth in games played (1,663) and sixth in assists (1,133).

"The Florida Panthers are honored and thrilled to congratulate Jaromir on his historic accomplishment," Panthers president of hockey operations Dale Tallon said in a statement. "A future Hall-of-Famer, Jaromir has been an elite talent since his first day in the NHL and is one of the league's most iconic players.

"Since coming to Florida, he has been an inspirational influence on our team's developing young players, while becoming one of South Florida's most memorable athletes."

Jagr, who was traded to Florida in February 2015, has played 133 games with the Panthers, scoring 39 goals and 65 assists.

Jagr has over 100 career points with four different teams, including the Panthers. He recorded 1,079 points with the Pittsburgh Penguins, 201 with the Washington Capitals and 319 with the New York Rangers.

In his career, the 13-time All-Star has won five Art Ross Trophies (points leader), three Ted Lindsay/Lester B. Pearson Awards (most outstanding player) and one Hart Trophy (MVP), to go with two Stanley Cups with the Penguins.

Jagr was originally selected by Pittsburgh in the first round (fifth overall) of the 1990 draft.