Tarasenko on 500 points in the NHL: it's a big day for me and my family

MOSCOW, Mar 29 Russian striker of the National Hockey League (NHL) club» St. Louis Blues «Vladimir Tarasenko said that he was very pleased to reach the mark of 500 points in the NHL regular season matches. In the game against the Vancouver Canucks, the Russian scored two goals and made one assist. In total, in his career in the NHL, Tarasenko played 589 games in the regular league championships, in which he scored 500 points (241 goals + 259 assists). The 30-year-old forward became the fifth player in St. Louis history to score 500 points with the Blues. Tarasenko also ranks fifth on the club's top scorer list. «Thanks to the Blues fans for their support. You are amazing as always. Also thanks to my teammates. I won't lie, I'm really pleased to reach the mark of 500 points in the NHL. For me, a big it's an honor to be on a par with St. Louis legends like Bernie Federko, Brett Hull, Brian Sutter and Harry Under. This is a big day for me and my family,» Tarasenko said after the match.