Phil Kessel's Ironman Streak coming to an end?

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Dorin Canaday
December 21, 2022 (1:32 PM)

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Is Phil Kessel's impressive Ironman Streak coming to an abrupt end!?

Kessel's streak began way back on November 3rd, 2009, when he was a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

This season, the veteran became the first player in NHL history to play in 1000 consecutive games, and became the all-time �'Ironman'', which currently stands at 1,016.

However, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Kessel's Ironman streak could be nearing an end:

''Vegas is banged-up, so there's not immediate danger of Phil Kessel coming out of the lineup, but his 8:33 in Monday's 3-2 loss to Buffalo was 17th among the Golden Knights' 18 skaters. He's at 1,016 in a row � incredible no matter when or how it ends.''

In Vegas' last game against the Buffalo Sabres, Kessel only appeared in a handleful of shifts. Including just two in the second period, and the Sabres scored during both of them.

Head coach Bruce Cassidy discussed Kessel's recent play:

�'Phil hasn't given us the same area of a 200-foot game that those other guys have.''

In the last 12 games the Golden Knights have been outscored 13-3 with Kessel on the ice.

Kessel, 35, has 6 goals and 6 assists in 34 games this season. He also sits 32 points away from 1000 in his NHL career.