WATCH: Bruins honor David Krejci celebrating 1000 NHL games milestone at TD Garden, NHL Twitter reac
Boston Bruins veteran forward David Krejci got honored by teammates both past and present at TD Garden for reaching the 1000 National Hockey League games milestone with the team.
He became the 7th player in team history to reach the milestone joining players past and present like Patrice Bergeron, Zdeno Chara, Don Sweeney, Ray Bourque, Wayne Cashman, and Johnny Bucyk.
Both the forward and his family took to the ice as they were showered with praises and gifts for his grand accomplishments. Originally, David reached the 1000th game milestone on January 16, but the team went full-on celebratory mode prior to their game with Ottawa Senators.
David Krejci honored by Boston Bruins at TD Garden
The veteran played 16 NHL seasons in Boston, following his 2004 Round 2 NHL pick. He signed a 1-year $1 million contract with the Bruins, carrying a cap hit of $1 million in the 2022-23 season. The forward recorded 44 points with 12 goals and 32 assists in 51 games played.
In his NHL career year, David Krejci scored 774 points in 1,013 games played [with 227 goals and 547 assists]. To honor the star veteran, a featured video was displayed, parading teammates past and present. His wife and two children joined him on ice as they were also gifted and honored alongside David.
On January 16th, David Krejci became the 7th player in Bruins history to play 1,000 career NHL games – all of which were with the Boston Bruins. Some familiar faces took a moment to say congratulations. pic.twitter.com/5M9RGpXTZD
— NESN (@NESN) February 20, 2023Long time coming. Well deserved.
— Robert Mackey (@RobertM65063585) February 20, 2023Naomi, Krejci’s wife, and 2 children Elina and Everett joined on the ice as well. Naomi was gifted a necklace featuring her husband’s jersey number, 46, and the No. 1000. She was gifted the necklace on behalf of the Bruins’ wives and girlfriends.
🎥 David Krejci on today's ceremony honoring his 1,000th career game: "It was a pretty special moment, and having the family there with me…it started before the game in the room with the boys. Special moment and very, very thankful that I am part of this team." pic.twitter.com/nLEVRzqNBA
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) February 20, 2023Seriously underrated, he does what he does in such a quiet understated way
— Dan is no Jedi (@Bland_Dull_Dont) February 20, 2023Apart from his current teammates, captain Patrice Bergeron, and even retired teammates Tuukka Rask and Zdeno Chara legends Cam Neely and even Jaromir Jagr, sent heartfelt messages to Krejci. The forward was presented with an engraved silver stick to commemorate the milestone, presented by Bruins GM Don Sweeney.
On behalf of the National Hockey League, Bruins legend Johnny Buyck gave David Krejci a Tiffany crystal. He’s regarded to have the 3rd best offensive power and along with his on-ice skill, he’s undoubtedly one of the revered players both in his team and in the league.
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