Thornton collected the 1,000th assist of his career during Monday's win over Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

The 37-year-old veteran entered elite company Monday and became just the 13th player in NHL history to record 1,000 assists. While no longer a dominant fantasy asset, Thornton's 56.7 Corsi For percentage at five-on-five over the past four seasons highlights that he's still a difference maker and go-to player in the real game.