Nazem Kadri after an unforgettable evening: ‘Scoring a goal in your 1,000th game? It doesn’t get much better than that.’

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With a well-established reputation for coming up with big goals when the spotlight shines brightest, it’s certainly no surprise Kadri found the back of the net Wednesday as he skated in his 1,000th NHL game. Article content Article content

“Extra special,” Kadri beamed after his Calgary Flames rolled to a 5-1 victory over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets at the Saddledome. “Just the way the team came out on fire, you could tell that we wanted this one and I’m so appreciative for that, for the guys around me wanting to maximize how special this day was for me and understanding the magnitude of how special it was.

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