Let's make this birthday one to remember.

43 years old (Born on October 31, 1982)

Happy Birthday, Tomas Plekanec! You're aging like fine Czech beer—smooth, reliable, and always a crowd favorite. From your NHL debut with the Montreal Canadiens in 2003 to skating circles around opponents for over a decade and earning that shiny silver medal at the 2006 World Championships—you've certainly given us plenty of reasons to cheer.

Here's hoping this birthday brings you as much joy as scoring against rivals or watching goalies helplessly wave goodbye to your shots. Keep rocking those turtlenecks proudly; they're timeless classics just like you! Cheers on another fantastic year ahead filled with laughter—and hopefully fewer penalty minutes!