Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Keith Yandle will be a healthy scratch on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, head coach Mike Yeo confirmed, according to TSN's Mark Masters.
Yandle's played in an NHL-record 989 consecutive games, having passed Doug Jarvis for the ironman title earlier this season.
Yeo said the decision to scratch Yandle was an "organizational" one, according to ESPN's Greg Wyshynski. He added that the choice was "made for what’s best for the Philadelphia Flyers going forward.”
Yandle hasn't missed a game since March 22, 2009, when he was a member of the then-Phoenix Coyotes. He's played with the Coyotes, New York Rangers, Florida Panthers, and Flyers during the length of the streak.
The 35-year-old inked a one-year, $900,000 contract with the Flyers during the offseason. He has 15 points in 67 games this season, along with an NHL-worst -39 plus/minus rating.
With Yandle's streak ending, Phil Kessel will become the NHL's active ironman leader. He ranks second all time with 968 consecutive games, trailing Yandle by 21.
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