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    Phil Kessel

    PhilKessel

    • Right Wing
    • Birthdate
      2/10/1987
    • 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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