Meet Arizona, for Islanders fans a common base game. However, a significant historical moment for one member of the cadre – Islanders islander Zdeno Chára, played game number 1613 in the NHL that night.

Subsequently, he embarked on a duel with Vegas, so he is currently missing a single duel for the third Larry Murphy, which has 1615. The podium is therefore a matter of a few days for Chara. But the prospects for the Slovak hockey player do not end there. Scott Stevens played in the world’s best matchmaking competition in 1635 and Detroit legend Chris Chelios in 1651.

If Har’s health continues, it is highly likely that he will ascend to the throne within this year. It won’t be bad in the overall standings either – if you add the forwards, it will be seventh. Considering the number of top NHL players, this is an incredible achievement. Proof of the quality and longevity of the defender.

“I still love hockey, I’m competitive and have a passion for the sport. Above all, I always focus on helping the team win games and helping my teammates with my experience, ”he told Slovak Sport recently.

In addition to the Islanders, a huge back can also help the Slovakian national team – already in February the NHL will take a hiatus for a few weeks so that the best of the best can participate in the hockey tournament at the Olympics. “I’m not busy with the Olympics yet. It’s still a long way off, I’m now fully focused on the start of the NHL season,” he did not speculate on the team’s jersey. National Chara.

One thing is certain, even at 45, the former Boston captain and 2011 Stanley Cup winner wouldn’t be in the national team by numbers.