On a night when the Vegas Golden Knights played a solid sixty minutes of hockey to grab a 4-1 win over the visiting Arizona Coyotes, they also celebrated another milestone for one of their favorite teammates.
Forward Phil Kessel (#8) played in his 1,000th consecutive NHL regular season game Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena. It is an incredible achievement for a hockey player to add on to his recent record-setting string of 990 consecutive games played. Here’s the pre-game ceremony which honors Kessel’s milestone.
Congratulations to Phil Kessel on a consecutive game streak which I doubt will ever be beaten. Even though the league isn’t as violent as it was in the old days, it is still a very fast game, and there is lots of body contact, and plenty of chances for injuries. It’s an amazing streak, and I certainly hope he keeps it going until he decides to hang up his skates.
So after the pre-game celebration, the Vegas Golden Knights hosted Kessel’s old team. They had plenty of scoring opportunities through the first half of the game but they could not beat Arizona goalie Karel Vejmelka. Vegas finalized capitalized during a power play in the middle of the second period when defenseman Alex Pietrangelo one-timed it from the point on a pass from Jack Eichel. The Golden Knights went into the locker room with a slim 1-0 lead heading into the final period.
The Golden Knights fourth line of Nicholas Roy, Keegan Kolesar and William Carrier started the final period with lots of hustle and a nice move by Carrier for his fourth goal of the season to give the home team some breathing room. Captain Mark Stone finally got back in the goal-scoring column with by batting a puck out of mid-air right into the net for his fifth goal of the season and a 3-0 lead.
Arizona’s Clayton Keller got the visitors on the scoreboard by banking one into the net off of Vegas defenseman Alex Martinez, but the Golden Knights made it a 4-1 final when Reilly Smith wristed in his ninth of the season with just over a minute left in the game.
A very convincing win for the Vegas Golden Knights and one of their favorite teammates both on and off the ice, Phil Kessel. They head to Edmonton to take on NHL scoring leader Connor McDavid and the Oilers Saturday night in Alberta, Canada. Go Knights Go!
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9 Things Under $20 Every Sports Fan Will Love
AM/FM Radio Portable
Possibly one of the most important Must Haves for Sports fans is an AM/FM radio. Even better if it’s handheld. If you can’t catch the game on TV you can always find it on radio.
Sun/Fishing Hat
If you’re a Sports fan, chances are pretty likely that you attend some games outdoors, whether it be on the local, collegiate or professional level. Protect yourself in the stands with this UV 50+, windproof, sweat-wicking, quick-dry hat. Use it as a wide brim to block the sun or snap the side up when the clouds come out. Plus it’s packable, so you can throw it your bag and take it on the go.
Cooling Towels
A definitive Must Have for Sports fans is a cooling towel. It can get hot out there in the stands or wherever you’re enjoying the game. You soak these in cool water, wring out and wear in a variety of ways to cool your body down. For some extra coolness, why not throw it in the cooler for a few.
Ticket Stub Diary
Snag this Ticket Stub Diary by Eric Epstein to store your ticket stubs. Keeps them safe and easy to grab when you need to brag to your friends. The acid-free pages also include space for jotting down notes.
Tailgaiting Umbrella
As a Sports fan, if you spend time any time tailgating, then this Ace Hardware 4ft umbrella is a Must Have. Made of durable polyester, it will clamp onto your chair to keep you dry or protected from the sun. Plus, this bright green color will make it easy to find in the parking lot.
Stadium Approved Crossbody Purse
A Must Have for Sports fans attending any game is a stadium-approved see-through bag. This Vorspack Clear Crossbody measures 8 inches by 10 inches and will hold all of the necessities without being cumbersome. It comes in a variety of colors and would look great with any outfit.
Team Lanyards
Fanatics offers a wide range of lanyards covering every league you can think of. These are a sure-fire to keep your keys and tickets at the ready and from being lost. For well under $20, you can outfit the whole family and show your team pride.
