"The milestones for Jarome Iginla keep piling up to the point that it's easy to think the man himself fails to realize their significance.Not 500 goals. Not by a long shot.

The Calgary Flames captain hit the magical milestone on Saturday in an otherwise sleepy Game 43 of the marathon that is the NHL regular season, a 3-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild.

"It feels better and more special to do it at home here," Iginla said, mobbed by reporters after the game. "I've been very blessed in hockey to have some great moments and memories that will stick with me.

"I definitely have to pinch myself. You don't stop too often to look at things. We're always playing."