Despite untold bumps, bruises, injuries, and even the thread of COVID, Keith Yandle set a new NHL ironman streak record on Tuesday. Yandle played in his 965th consecutive game, breaking Doug Jarvis’ record for the most consecutive regular-season games played in NHL history.
Maybe fittingly, Yandle set this new ironman streak record by completing one of the NHL’s most regular challenges: a back-to-back set. Yandle and the Flyers faced the Islanders on Tuesday after losing to the Stars on Monday. (When Yandle tied Jarvis at 964 consecutive games played.)
Keith Yandle sets new NHL ironman record by playing 965 games in a row
You can see video of Yandle being honored for breaking that NHL record in the video above this post’s headline.
Also, Doug Jarvis congratulated Yandle for becoming the new ironman:
A comfy-looking Gary Bettman did, as well.
Overall, it’s a pretty flabbergasting accomplishment, and presents plenty of “What if?” questions. Just think about how close the…