Eric Staal records 800th NHL point
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Minnesota's 3-1 win over the Blues was particularly special for Eric Staal.
The veteran pivot recorded his 800th NHL point Sunday, banking an assist on Mikael Granlund's empty netter.
Congratulations to #mnwild's Eric Staal on his 800th @NHL point with an assistant on Granlund's goal! pic.twitter.com/vQIxdGgIhx
- Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) December 12, 2016
Staal has enjoyed a rebirth of sorts in his first year in Minnesota, scoring a team-leading 19 points so far this season.
The 32-year-old, drafted second overall in 2003, is the only player from his class to reach the milestone.
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