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Vegas Golden Knights center Phil Kessel (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Phil Kessel breaks NHL iron man record for consecutive games played

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Arizona Coyotes right wing Phil Kessel (81) celebrates with teammates after scoring his third goal of the night against the San Jose Sharks, duirng the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Kessel hat trick lifts Coyotes past Sharks 4-0

By JACK THOMPSON - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks left wing Nicolas Deslauriers (20) carries the puck between Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jordan Oesterle (82) and right wing Christian Fischer (36) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Coyotes rally from 3 down to beat Ducks 4-3 in shootout

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

In this Feb. 8, 2020, file photo, Arizona Coyotes' Phil Kessel (81) moves the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, in Boston. Injuries led to a disappointing first season in Arizona for Phil Kessel. Now that he's had time to heal up during the NHL's pause to the season, the high-scoring forward could help the Coyotes make a deep run once the season resumes. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File) **FILE**

Healthy Kessel expected to give Coyotes a boost in return

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Two-time Stanley Cup Champion with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Arizona Coyotes' Phil Kessel, right, is welcomed back by former linemate Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) following a tribute to him during a timeout in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pens ride Jarry to 2-0 win over Coyotes in Kessel’s return

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jason Demers (55) looks to control the puck as he collides with Colorado Avalanche right wing Joonas Donskoi (72) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Kuemper gets 1st shutout of season, Coyotes beat Avs 3-0

By JACK MAGRUDER - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Alex Galchenyuk (18) is congratulated by Evgeni Malkin (71) after scoring against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Old cogs, new tricks? Penguins eye reboot after flameout

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes center Nick Schmaltz (8) scores a goal against Anaheim Ducks goaltender Kevin Boyle, right, during the shootout in a preseason NHL hockey game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes won 4-3. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Addition of Kessel has Coyotes eyeing the playoffs

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 19, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Phil Kessel (81) brings the puck upice after taking it away from Carolina Hurricanes' Brock McGinn (23) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C. The Arizona Coyotes acquired high-scoring winger Kessel on Saturday, June 29, 2019, in a deal that sends center Alex Galchenyuk to the Penguins. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)

Penguins trade Kessel to Coyotes for Galchenyuk

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) celebrates his first-period goal with teammates during an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings in Pittsburgh, Thursday, April 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penguins lock up playoff berth with 4-1 win over Red Wings

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward John Larsson (22) and Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (81) fight during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Kessel, Crosby help surging Penguins blank Sabres 5-0

By MARK LUDWICZAK - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings' Filip Hronek (17) clears the puck before Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) can get his stick on it during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Kessel’s power-play goals help Pens defeat Red Wings 5-2

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Phil Kessel (81) gets the puck behind New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss for the first of his two goals of the second period in an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Kessel, Letang score twice, lead Pens past Islanders

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Phil Kessel, left, snaps a shot as Vegas Golden Knights' Colin Miller (6) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, in Pittsburgh. Kessel scored on the play, his second of the period and third of the game. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Kessel’s hat trick powers Penguins past Vegas 4-2

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Conor Sheary celebrates after a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Wednesday, March 7, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Sheary, Crosby lead Penguins past Flyers and into 1st place

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Phil Kessel celebrates his goal with Conor Sheary (43) and Jake Guentzel (59) in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Simon, Kessel lead Penguins to 5-2 win against Rangers

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Tristan Jarry (35) blocks a shot in front of Tampa Bay Lightning's Vladislav Namestnikov (90) with Brian Dumoulin (8) defending during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Crosby, Kessel carry Penguins past Lightning, 5-2

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Conor Sheary (43) gets the game-winning overtime goal past Buffalo Sabres goalie Robin Lehner (40) with Jack Eichel (15) defending at the end of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. The Penguins won 5-4. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Crosby, Sheary lead Penguins past Sabres 5-4 in OT

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet acknowledges fans after a video tribute honoring his days as a player and coach for the Pittsburgh Penguins during a timeout in the first period of an NHL hockey game between the Coyotes and the Penguins, in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penguins spoil Tocchet’s return in 3-1 victory over Coyotes

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) stops a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Kessel’s 300th goal leads Penguins past Jets in OT

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press