It’s probably not likely Las Vegas, or any bookie establishing this sort of action, would have accepted the bet because it was so unlikely.
But defenseman Niklas Kronwall, despite his chronic knee problems, has played in every game since missing training camp and the opening three games this season.
So, that’s 66 consecutive games played, with only the occasional off-day in practice, playing nearly 20 minutes per night, and continuing to put forth a gutty, workmanlike effort, a regular season of health and durability that not many would have bet happening.
For many, Kronwall’s ability to keep going and overlooking the pain has been rather impressive and surprising.