Thornton notched an empty-net goal, an assist and a plus-2 rating during Tuesday's 3-0 win against the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

It may have taken an empty-netter, but Thornton is now sitting at two markers and nine assists on the year -- he's also got four multi-point outings to date. The 37-year-old put up 19 tallies last year, the closest he's been to matching his previous 20-goal campaigns. It's not likely we'll see the veteran reach that mark again, but he's still elite at dishing the puck. The 1997 No. 1 pick will continue to dictate the scoring opportunities for one of the best offenses in the league.