CHICAGO -- Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa has become the 44th NHL player to reach 500 career goals.
Hossa, 37, slid a power-play backhander through the legs of Philadelphia goaltender Michal Neuvirth at 5:04 of the second period Tuesday night, giving the Blackhawks a 4-0 lead. He then skated over to Chicago's bench, where he was greeted with smiles, handshakes and hugs.
The crowd of 21,263 at the United Center roared when the milestone goal was announced, and Hossa waved his stick to acknowledge the standing ovation.
Hossa, who signed a 12-year, $62.