Keith Yandle won't suit up for the Philadelphia Flyers for Saturday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, meaning his all-time record of consecutive games played will stand at 989.
"He received it exactly like you'd expect Keith Yandle to handle it," Flyers coach Mike Yeo told reporters of the decision to sit the veteran defenseman. "He is nothing but a phenomenal pro. He handled it extremely well. Obviously disappointed, which you would expect from a competitor and hockey player that's been doing it for as long as he has."
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