By the Numbers: 26 numbers to define the career of Marty St. Louis

by Erik Erlendsson | @Erik_Erlendsson | Like us on Facebook
January 12, 2017

TAMPA, Fla. – Throughout his career Marty St. Louis was defined in many ways.

From his size, his tenacity, his professionalism, his work ethic and his on-ice presence.

Through it all, St. Louis proved to be all of that and more when it came to his 17-year career that spanned three franchises. But he made his mark while donning the No. 26 with the Tampa Bay Lightning, proving to be the heart-and-soul of the franchise during his time in Tampa.

This is where he grew up as a player. This is where he became an MVP. This is where he became a household name in NHL circles all around North America.

As his number rises to the rafters in a pregame ceremony before facing the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday (6:30 p.m., Fox Sports Sun, 970-AM) here are 26 numbers that defined the career of Marty St. Louis.

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26 Numbers about No. 26

1 – Number of Lightning jerseys retired by the franchise

2 – Number of times he was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award

3 – Number of Lady Byng Trophies won

4 – Career overtime playoff goals

6 – Times named to the All-Star Game

8 – All-time hat tricks with Tampa Bay, a franchise record

11 – Career playoff game-winning goals

23 –  Age at the time of his debut with Calgary

26 – Number worn throughout his Lightning career

29 – Career shorthanded goals, included a league-high eight in 2003-04

35 – Plus/minus rating to tie for the league lead in 2003-04

37 – Age when he won his second scoring title, the oldest player to win the Art Ross Trophy

66 – Career game-winning goals

71 – Place on all-time NHL scoring list

90 – Playoff points in 107 postseason games

101 – Career power play goals scored

102 – Single season career high point total

267 – Career points at the University of Vermont, still a school record

310 – Career penalty minutes, an average of 18 per season

391 – Career goals

499 – Consecutive games played streak, ended due to an errant puck during a morning skate on 12/8/12

588 – Assists with Tampa Bay, a franchise record

953 – Points while playing for the Lightning, a franchise record

1,033 – Career points

1,134 – Number of career games

250,000 – Value in dollars per year of his first contract with the Lightning

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