John Tavares' latest goal with the Toronto Maple Leafs has helped him achieve a very rare feat

As reported by Hockey Patrol, his milestone goal came in a crucial moment since it was cutting the Winnipeg Jets' lead to 2-1 and etching his name in hockey history.

The Maple Leafs captain became part of a distinguished club that includes Wayne Gretzky, Lanny McDonald, Mark Messier and Keith Tkachuk.

John Tavares' career is a testament to his talent, consistency, and passion for hockey and since he was drafted first overall by the New York Islanders in 2009, he made an immediate impact with 54 points in his rookie season.

Over nine years with the New York Islanders, he scored 272 goals and 349 assists and earned a third-place finish in MVP voting during the 2014-15 season of the NHL.

In 2018, John Tavares made headlines by signing with his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs.

He continued to thrive by notching 47 goals in his first season in Toronto and while his production has naturally tapered off with age, his performance this season has silenced skeptics.

At 34 years old and in the last year of his contract, John Tavares has tallied an impressive 16 goals and 17 assists and showed he remains an important player for the club he plays in.

Beyond the stats, John Tavares' leadership and professionalism have set him apart.

He is known for his quiet determination, and he has led the Leafs with unwavering passion and care.

He's a player who shows the love and commitment every Leafs fan feels for the team and as Tavares joins this exclusive club of dual-200 goal scorers, his career deserves recognition as one of the best of the 2010s.

His name will be forever etched in NHL lore and in the hearts of Leafs fans everywhere.