Jeff Carter Shares Heartwarming Moment Ahead of Milestone Game

Last night in Seattle, Jeff Carter played in his 1,300 NHL game.

Jeff Carter is the 70th NHL Player to Reach 1,300 Games Played

Prior to the Penguins game against the Seattle Kraken, Jeff Carter received a surprise visit in the Penguins locker room. The starting lineup was not read by Coach Mike Sullivan or any coaches or players for last nights game.

Sullivan recognized Jeff Carter's milestone and said that in recognition of his milestone there were some special guests to announce the starting lineup.

Big Love for Big Jeff Carter 🥹 pic.twitter.com/eCH1pLUpvc� Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 1, 2024

Jeff Carter's two kids, Caden and Emersyn Carter, came into the locker room to read off the starting lineup card. Playing with Crosby and Smith on the starting lineup, was Big Jeff Carter.

Jeff Carter is the 6th Active NHL Player to Reach 1,300 Games in His Career

Congratulations to @JeffCarter_77 on NHL game No. 1,300 � the 6th active player to reach the mark! pic.twitter.com/qf749Il7XL� NHLPA (@NHLPA) March 1, 2024

This was a special moment for the big guy. Congratulations to Jeff Carter for reaching this milestone.