Thornton humbled by passing Mikita on all-time list: 'I shouldn't be up there'

San Jose Sharks veteran Joe Thornton registered two assists Tuesday, and as a result, moved past the legendary Stan Mikita for 14th on the NHL's all-time scoring list with 1,469 points.

After the accomplishment, Thornton seemed to be in disbelief.

"I don't deserve to be up there with these types of guys," Thornton said, per Sportsnet's Mark Spector. "You mention those names, it's mind-boggling. I shouldn't be up there."

Thornton's 1,058 career helpers rank ninth all time, and everyone in front of him on the scoring list is already in the Hockey Hall of Fame - save for Jaromir Jagr.

At 39 years old, Thornton's recorded 42 points in 61 games this season and needs 62 more over the remainder of his career to catch Paul Coffey for 13th.

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