Predators celebrate O'Reilly's 1,000th career game

Veteran forward honored on ice before game, showered with gifts by teammates, organization

OReilly 1000 games

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By Dan O'Leary
@DanOLeary25 NHL.com Staff Writer

Ryan O'Reilly has a flashy new way to keep track of his next thousand games.

The Nashville Predators forward received a lavish Rolex timepiece as a gift from teammates on Saturday for reaching the 1,000 games played milestone.

O'Reilly was very thankful for the gift, presented by defenseman Tyson Barrie on the team's behalf, and made a joke about "arugla, sweet potato and chickpea pasta" being the key to his longevity.

The Predators had a pregame ceremony on the ice where O'Reilly was joined by family on the ice.

Predators CEO Sean Henry presented O'Reilly with the NHL milestone award and a custom portrait. Predators general manager Barry Trotz awarded him the customary silver stick.

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