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    Phil Kessel

    PhilKessel

    • Right Wing
    • Birthdate
      10/2/1987
    • Birthplace
      Madison, WI
    • Draft Info
      2006: Rd 1, Pk 5 (BOS)

    Stats

    • G
      413
    • A
      579
    • PTS
      992
    • +/-
      -155
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      Historic Knight: Kessel the NHL's new 'iron man'

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      Historic Knight: Kessel the NHL's new 'iron man'
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        Iron athletes who endured the most consecutive games

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        Iron athletes who endured the most consecutive games
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          'Mythical figure,' one-of-a-kind gamer: Stories from Phil Kessel's former teammates

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            Kessel, 35, ties NHL mark for consecutive games

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            Kessel, 35, ties NHL mark for consecutive games
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              'Everyone understands what our goal is': Can Knights return to contention?

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              'Everyone understands what our goal is': Can Knights return to contention?
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              Hurricanes scratch Frederik Andersen, start Brandon Bussi

              Trailing 2-1 in the series, Carolina started goaltender Brandon Bussi on Tuesday night in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final vs. the Vegas Golden Knights, after the Hurricanes pulled Frederik Andersen in Game 3, a double-overtime loss they once trailed 4-0.
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              Wild sign Michael McCarron to 6-year, $20M contract

              Wild sign Michael McCarron to 6-year, $20M contract

              The Wild signed Michael McCarron to a six-year, $20M contract, taking an impending free agent off the market after his productive arrival following a midseason trade.
              Hilary Knight signs with Vegas in first step of trade to Detroit

              Hilary Knight signs with Vegas in first step of trade to Detroit

              Hilary Knight signed a one-year foundational contract offer with the PWHL's expansion team in Las Vegas on Tuesday in the first step that will eventually land the five-time U.S. Olympian in the Motor City.
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