Gagner, who signed a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 on Oct. 31, has seen fluctuating playing time and has moved around the forward lines throughout the season. In his 27 games played this season, the London, Ont., native has tallied five goals and five assists.
Gagner, 34, is most famously remembered for his remarkable eight-point performance on Feb. 2, 2012, against the Chicago Blackhawks. This feat, comprising four goals and four assists, marked the first eight-point game since Mario Lemieux accomplished it in April 1989.
Having played last season with the Winnipeg Jets, Gagner boasts an extensive NHL career, having appeared in 1,015 games for various teams including the Oilers, Coyotes, Canucks, Red Wings, Blue Jackets, and Flyers. Heading into this season, he had accumulated 192 goals and 327 assists, totaling 519 points. Gagner was drafted sixth overall in the 2007 NHL Draft by the Oilers.
