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

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

By Dan O'Leary

@DanOLeary25 NHL.com Staff Writer

November 12, 2023

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.

A gift for Mr. 1000 games 🎁 pic.twitter.com/HTM3O4Fdjd
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) November 12, 2023

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

Ahead of their game tonight, the @PredsNHL honored Ryan O'Reilly on reaching the 1,000 games played milestone. 😁

Congratulations again on this incredible accomplishment! pic.twitter.com/xtogUun4Vr
— NHL (@NHL) November 12, 2023

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.