Hossa becomes highest-scoring Slovakian in NHL history

Marian Hossa continues to etch his name in the record books.

The Chicago Blackhawks forward scored twice in a 4-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night, passing Peter Bondra to become the top-scoring Slovakian-born player in league history.

Hossa tied Bondra with his 503rd career goal to make it 2-0 late in the first period, then surpassed the former Washington Capitals star with his 504th career marker less than a minute into the second period.

The 37-year-old became the 44th player to score 500 career goals when he accomplished the feat during a game against the Philadelphia Flyers last month.

Hossa needed 1,246 games to surpass Bondra, who only required 1,081 to score 503.

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