Henrik Sedin's streak continues
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Vancouver Canucks captain Henrik Sedin is playing in his 553rd consecutive game Thursday night against the Minnesota Wild.
Sedin's streak, the second-longest active run in the NHL, was in jeopardy after he was hit in the foot Tuesday night by a slap shot from Nashville defenseman Kevin Klein.
Vancouver coach Alain Vigneault said before Thursday's game that a CT scan came back clean. Sedin took part in the morning skate and was a game-time decision.
Sedin is fifth in the NHL with 57 points.
Calgary Flames defenseman Jay Bouwmeester is the active consecutive games played leader with 559 entering Thursday.
Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press
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