Kessel had no idea he was playing in his 800th game
Charles LeClaire / Reuters
Some players know their stats inside and out. Phil Kessel isn't one of them.
The affable Pittsburgh Penguins forward didn't initially realize he'd achieved a career milestone by playing Friday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Kessel on playing in his 800th NHL game: “I didn’t even know until they announced it on the board. That’s a lot of games.” pic.twitter.com/0R9rYYLX0t
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 4, 2017
It sure is, Phil. It sure is.
Kessel scored the overtime winner and potted two goals in the game, so it's fair to say he got the last laugh.
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