Phil Kessel set to make history when Golden Knights host Leafs

Phil Kessel may not have the physique of an ironman, but looks can sometimes be deceiving.

The Vegas forward is set to tie retired defenseman Keith Yandle's NHL record of 989 consecutive games played when the Golden Knights host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night.

"I've always been the guy that would rather play than sit out," the 35-year-old Kessel told NHL.com. "I try to play no matter what.

"I'm a hockey player