Knights' Phil Kessel ties NHL record for consecutive games

Phil Kessel matched the all-time NHL mark for consecutive games played on Monday, appearing for the 989th consecutive time.

The Vegas Golden Knights right winger skated against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Las Vegas to tie the mark set by Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Keith Yandle last season.

Kessel, 35, began his streak on Nov. 3, 2009, the 13th game of the Maple Leafs' season. He was sidelined for the first 12 games o