Golden KnightsForward Phil KesselHe has the longest ironman streak in NHL History, and he played in his 989th consecutive Monday night game as Vegas hosts. Toronto Maple Leafs. Kessel’s consecutive games streak began on Oct. 31, 2009, and stretches 14 seasons as a member of the Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Arizona CoyotesThe Golden Knights.
The record was Set by Keith Yandle, a retired defensemanDoug Jarvis’s previous record was broken by a skater named, who skated in his 964th consecutive game in January.
Kessel, 35 years old, has had one assist in six games this season with Vegas. Drafted in the Boston BruinsWith the No. Kessel was the No. 5 pick in 2006. He has scored 957 points in 1,210 games over 17 NHL seasons. Kessel won the Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 2016 & 2017.
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Expect the veteran forward to lead the charge. NHL’s new record at 990 straight games when the Golden Knights visit the San Jose SharksTuesday
How did he manage to live so long? Kessel knows who he really is to his advantage (and sometimes to his detriment) and sticks to it.
His game revolves around making plays and having the puck. It’s not about doing anything remotely physical. No. Kessel is adamant that he will never be hit by anyone or get hurt. Kessel stays in his lane 100% of the time. That means he doesn’t do anything extra after practice, and there was one year I remember he mentioned skating for the first time all summer not long before camp. He’s a one of one.
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