Vegas Golden Knights star Phil Kessel is set to break the record for consecutive NHL appearances on Tuesday as he gears up to play his 990th-straight game.
Kessel has not missed a single NHL game since making made his debut for the Toronto Maple Leafs on November 3, 2009. The 35-year-old has since played for the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Arizona Coyotes before moving to Vegas, and will now break Keith Yandle's record of 989.
The record was tied on Monday night as Kessel played in a 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs, and he was denied a memorable goal against his former side after his effort was disallowed following a coach's challenge. Kessel sits on 399 career goals, and will be looking to grab his 400th as he takes to the ice for his record-breaking match against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night.