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Taylor Hall did something on Thursday night that no other New Jersey Devils player has in the team’s history.
With an assist on Nico Hischier’s third-period goal, Hall extended his point streak to 16 games.
Taylor Hall collected an assist and has recorded at least one point in 16 consecutive appearances (11-13—24), the longest such run in @NJDevils franchise history. #NHLStats #CARvsNJD pic.twitter.com/SJAI9DsyS6
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) February 16, 2018
Hall has 11 goals and 24 points during the streak. And perhaps what is most impressive about his hot run is how much punishment he’s taken while on it.
Many will remember the attack Hall endured from Alex Burrows on Feb. 6.
Burrows, who was later suspended 10-games for his antics, appeared to drive his knee into the back of Hall’s head twice, this after jumping him from behind.
And then a few nights ago, Hall was on the receiving end of a devastating (but clean) hit from Philadelphia Flyers forward Radko Gudas.
Hall actually scored on the play, and despite appearing very shaken up, returned to the game later on.
Hall also nearly ended his streak on his own accord after a dangerous hit from behind on Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo.
Hall escaped suspension on the hit, getting hit in the wallet to the tune of $5,000 in lieu.
Scott Billeck is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports. Drop him a line at phtblog@nbcsports.com or follow him on Twitter @scottbilleck