on october 18, 2008, koivu moved up to seventh on the canadiens' all-time assists list, surpassing maurice "rocket" richard in a game against the phoenix coyotes; koivu netted one and assisted on two from newly acquired linemate alex tanguay when the habs beat coyotes 4–1. koivu reached another milestone with his 600th career point the following game against the florida panthers on october 20, 2008.