Song of ice and iron: Phil Kessel makes history

Keith Yandle's ironman streak didn't last long as Phil Kessel set the new mark with 990 consecutive games played (and counting). - Josh B [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20221026) Sports. And then some. 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