Elias Pettersson Moves Into 10th All-Time For Goals In Vancouver Canucks History

Thanks to his 198th career goal, Elias Pettersson has made his way into the top 10 for all-time goals in Vancouver Canucks history. The historic goal came against the Ottawa Senators in his 509th career game. With his 198th career goal, Pettersson breaks his tie with Thomas Gradin, who had 197 points in 613 games.

Pettersson now ranks in the top 10 for goals, assists and points. His 287 assists rank 10th, while his 485 points rank seventh. Pettersson needs just two more goals to hit 200 for his career and four to surpass Bo Horvat for ninth all-time in franchise history. 

As for his draft class, no player has more goals than Pettersson. He also leads the 2017 class in points and sits third in assists. Pettersson, who has played 508 career games, was drafted fifth overall and is one of five players from his draft class to skate in at least 500 career NHL games. 

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