Joe Thornton W FA Tue 4/5/16 11:43 PM
Joe Thornton
W FA
Thornton earned a power-play assist to push his point streak to five in Tuesday's 3-0 win against the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Thornton continues to feast as the regular season comes to a close, notching a power-play goal and six helpers -- two on the man advantage -- in his current streak. The 36-year-old veteran has two games left on the schedule to reach 80 points for the year, a feat the 1997 No. 1 pick has reached six times in his career.
Joe Thornton W FA Sun 4/3/16 1:04 AM
Joe Thornton
W FA
Thornton assisted on both of Tomas Hertl's goals and added two hits in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Predators.
EDGE Analysis
At this point in the season, it may be time to sit both Thornton and Jaromir Jagr in the same room and question them about the fountain of youth. The 36-year-old has erupted for 78 points this year, sweetening the deal with a plus-26 rating. The 1997 No. 1 pick reaches the scoresheet on the regular, and has done so in four straight to the tune of a power-play goal and five apples.
Joe Thornton W FA Fri 3/25/16 1:35 AM
Joe Thornton
W FA
Thornton handed out his 54th and 55th assists of the season -- both on the power play -- in Thursday's 6-3 loss to Edmonton.
EDGE Analysis
Whatever the 36-year-old Thornton is eating for breakfast, we want some -- after all, he's on nearly a point-per-game pace with 72 in 74, rolling up stats with incredible consistency. Amazingly, he hasn't gone more than one game without a point since he was kept quiet Dec. 9 and 12. In 45 games since then, Thornton has the eye-popping stat line of 13 goals, 56 points and a plus-22 rating. He really must be eating some supercharged Wheaties.
Joe Thornton W FA Wed 3/16/16 1:51 AM
Joe Thornton
W FA
Thornton put up an assist and a shot in Tuesday's win over Boston.
EDGE Analysis
Thornton is on a remarkable run, only failing to post a point in five of his last 40 games. His 51 assists rank second in the league and he's starting to get mentioned in the Hart Trophy discussion. That's astounding for a 36-year-old player. He's pretty close to a sure thing right now.
Joe Thornton W FA Tue 3/8/16 8:53 AM
Joe Thornton
W FA
Thornton assisted on the overtime game-winner in Monday's 2-1 win over Calgary.
EDGE Analysis
He also finished with a plus-1 rating, one shot, a minor penalty, and a blocked shot. It was a well-rounded night for one of the hottest players in the NHL. He's only be held without a point four times in the last 36 games.
Joe Thornton W FA Fri 3/4/16 3:17 AM
Joe Thornton
W FA
Thornton tallied an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Thornton now has points in his last three games, with a goal and four assists in that span. Jumbo Joe continues to be on an absolute tear since mid-December while only missing the score sheet four times in his last 34 games. He's racked up 11 goals and 34 assists in that span, which is good for about three-fourths of his points in just over half the season. The 36-year-old is also on pace to post his highest plus/minus rating (plus-23) since the 2006-07 campaign.
Joe Thornton W FA Tue 3/1/16 1:41 AM
Joe Thornton
W FA
Thornton scored and dished out a pair of assists in Monday's win over the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
Thornton continues to be an absolute machine, as he ends the month of February with 19 points (six goals, 13 assists). He may be 36 years old, but he's playing like he's in his prime, as he's just shy of the point-per-game mark with 60 points in 62 contests.
Joe Thornton W FA Thu 2/25/16 10:53 AM
Joe Thornton
W FA
Thornton grabbed an assist in Wednesday's shootout loss to the Avalanche.
EDGE Analysis
With 10 goals and 30 assists since Dec. 15, he has the most points in the NHL over that span. You can just about set your clock to Thornton putting up a point every night. He's only been held without a point in three of 30 games since Dec. 15.
Joe Thornton W FA Mon 2/22/16 11:41 PM
Joe Thornton
W FA
Thornton scored twice and dished out a pair of assists in Monday's win over the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
Thornton was highly productive in this one, also notching a plus-3 rating. The 36-year-old hasn't been showing his age at all, recording at least one point in eight of his nine games and 17 of 19 en route to hovering around the point-per-game mark on the season.
Joe Thornton W FA Fri 2/19/16 12:49 AM
Joe Thornton
W FA
Thornton tallied a helper in Thursday's 2-1 shootout win over the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Thornton is on a special run, recording points in seven straight, including 17 of his last 18 outings. The 36-year-old has 35 points in his last 27 games, placing the former No. 1 pick at an elite level yet again. You can't ask for much more from the 17-year veteran, who doesn't look his age one bit.