"It wouldn't surprise me if he played 1,000 more," Crossley told CBC News ahead of the milestone game Saturday night. 87 has a ways to go to catch MacInnis for NHL games played. MacInnis played a combined 1,416 games for Calgary and St. Louis. He points to a conversation he had with the all-star during a training camp for 25 of the best players in the league up in the thin air of Colorado. "I think he's become an even better leader and might be the best two-way player in the game," Crossley said.

Source: CBC News February 20, 2021 09:56 UTC