ESPN
    • NFL
    • NBA
    • MLB
    • NHL
    • Soccer
    • WNBA
    • WWE
    • More Sports
    • Watch ESPN
      Watch
    • ESPN Fantasy
      Fantasy
    • Where to Watch
    • Search
    Joe Thornton

    JoeThornton

    • Center
    • Birthdate
      7/2/1979
    • Birthplace
      London, ON
    • Draft Info
      1997: Rd 1, Pk 1 (BOS)

    Stats

    • G
      430
    • A
      1109
    • PTS
      1539
    • +/-
      182
    • Overview
    • News
    • Stats
    • Bio
    • Splits
    • Game Log

    NHL Quick Links

    Scores
    Standings
    Schedule

    Career General

    See All
    Stats
    Career
    GPGAPTS+/-PIMSPPGPPASHGSHAGWGTOI/GPROD
    17144301109153918212723068146402666817:45512:42
    Latest News
    See All

    Racing Positions

      • McDavid, MacKinnon top 10 highest-rated players for NHL 26
        • 8M
        • Marco Wutz
        McDavid, MacKinnon top 10 highest-rated players for NHL 26
        • Thornton's No. 19 raised to rafters in San Jose
          • 1Y
          Thornton's No. 19 raised to rafters in San Jose
          • Thornton officially retires after 24-year NHL career
            • 3Y
            Thornton officially retires after 24-year NHL career
            • Panthers' Thornton: No decision on 25th season
              • 4Y
              Panthers' Thornton: No decision on 25th season
              • Thornton, 42, signs one-year deal with Panthers
                • 5Y
                • Greg Wyshynski
                Thornton, 42, signs one-year deal with Panthers
                • That's so '90s: The few still-active players from the last millennium
                  • 2Y
                  • Joe DeMartino
                  Bartolo Colon, Adam Vinatieri, Vince Carter
                  • Maple Leafs' Thornton (fractured rib) out 4 weeks
                    • 5Y
                    Maple Leafs' Thornton (fractured rib) out 4 weeks
                    • Stanley Cup or bust for the Maple Leafs in 2021?
                      • 5Y
                      • Greg Wyshynski
                      Stanley Cup or bust for the Maple Leafs in 2021?
                      • Thornton spoke to Montana on leaving Bay Area
                        • 6Y
                        • Greg Wyshynski
                        Thornton spoke to Montana on leaving Bay Area
                        • Maple Leafs sign Thornton, 41, for 23rd season
                          • 6Y
                          • Greg Wyshynski
                          Maple Leafs sign Thornton, 41, for 23rd season

                        Latest Videos

                        Wanna see Joe Thornton's beard disappear?
                        • 0:34
                        1 Big Thing: Sharks playing through pain
                        • 2:43
                        DiPietro: Sharks' stars have to show up
                        • 1:25
                        See All

                        NHL News

                        Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket

                        Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket

                        Round 2 is set to begin. Here are keys to the series, along with recaps of Friday's thrillers and updated stats.
                        Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news

                        Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news

                        From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
                        NHL teams' offseason keys, including free agency, draft needs

                        NHL teams' offseason keys, including free agency, draft needs

                        We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
                        Avalanche and Wild square off to start the second round

                        Avalanche and Wild square off to start the second round

                        Minnesota Wild (46-24-12, in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, in the Central Division)
                        Vegas Golden Knights vs. Utah Mammoth: Game Highlights

                        Vegas Golden Knights vs. Utah Mammoth: Game Highlights

                        Vegas Golden Knights vs. Utah Mammoth: Game Highlights
                        Golden Knights eliminate Mammoth with Game 6 win

                        Golden Knights eliminate Mammoth with Game 6 win

                        Mitch Marner had two goals and an assist, Carter Hart made 21 saves and the Golden Knights beat the Mammoth 5-1 on Friday night in Game 6 to wrap up the first-round series.
                        All NHL News
                        ESPN
                        • Terms of Use
                        • Privacy Policy
                        • Your US State Privacy Rights
                        • Children's Online Privacy Policy
                        • Interest-Based Ads
                        • About Nielsen Measurement
                        • Your Privacy Choices
                        • Contact Us
                        • Disney Ad Sales Site
                        • Work for ESPN
                        • Corrections
                        GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos.
                        Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.