One number stands out among all the milestones that the Colorado Avalanche achieved in the 2015-16 season: 600. Of course, that number could only be Jarome Iginla’s career goal total after he scored the marker on Jan. 4.
The magnitude of this accomplishment was not understated as he approached it during the first half of the season. Attention was fixed on the number as Iginla climbed the list of the league’s all-time greatest offensive talents.
Nearly a week after reaching the milestone, Iginla was honored in a pre-game ceremony on Jan. 12 with his family in attendance.