By the Numbers: Jaromir Jagr

The Pittsburgh Penguins legend will on Feb. 18 have his number, 68, retired. As we welcome Jagr back to town, let's take a closer look at his exemplary career and one of his most amazing goals.

January 29, 2024

Sean Collier,

PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK

35

Consecutive seasons Jagr has played professional hockey, including 24 in the NHL and another nine in the Czech Republic — where he still plays today, at age 51

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1,921

Points scored in Jagr’s NHL career, the second-highest tally in league history

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5

The number of Art Ross Trophies, for the NHL’s point leader each season, collected by Jagr (in 1995, ’98, ’99, 2000 and ’01). As of this year, only Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe and Mario Lemieux have more.

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“Well, that was probably the greatest goal I’ve ever seen.”

— Mario Lemieux, describing Jagr’s game-tying goal in Game 1 of the 1992 Stanley Cup Finals

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30

The number of players in the illustrious “Triple Gold Club.” Jagr is a member of the elite group, composed of the players who have won a Stanley Cup, an Olympic gold medal and a world championship.

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