Jaromir Jagr scores 742nd goal to pass Brett Hull for 3rd all time

After tying Brett Hull for third in NHL history with 741 goals during the second period of Saturday's game against the Winnipeg Jets, Jaromir Jagr didn't need long to pass him.

One period later, the Florida Panthers forward scored career goal No. 742 to pass Hull for sole possession of third on the all-time goals list, beating Jets goalie Michael Hutchinson for the second time on the night before unleashing a fist pump in celebration.

(Courtesy: NHL.com)

Only Wayne Gretzky (891) and Gordie Howe (801) now have more goals than the Czech Republic native, who's incredibly leading the Atlantic Division-topping Panthers with 20 goals this season at 44 years old.

Despite his age, the future Hall of Famer again made it clear that he has no plans to end his career any time soon.

"There's no reason to quit," Jagr said after the win. "I love the game. If I can play in the NHL, why not keep going?"

His second goal clinched the 19th 20-goal season of Jagr's career, which moves him into a tie for third in that category behind Howe (22) and former Pittsburgh Penguins teammate Ron Francis (20). He also sits just five shy of Howe for third all time in points.

.@68Jagr (@FlaPanthers) is five points back of third place in NHL history:
1. Gretzky: 2,857
2. Messier: 1,887
3. Howe: 1,850
4. Jagr: 1,845

- NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) February 21, 2016

Jagr hit the milestone in his 1,606th career game while playing for the eighth different team of his 22-year NHL career.

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