Blackhawks’ Campbell scratched for first time in 423 games

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, left, battles for the puck against Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Chicago. (Kamil Krzaczynski/AP)

It has been nearly six years since Brian Campbell missed an NHL game, a span of 423 consecutive games.

However, that streak came to an end on Thursday in Nashville, as Campbell was scratched in favour of fellow blue liner Michal Kempny.

Campbell, 37, who signed a one year, $2.25 million contract with the Blackhawks in the off-season, has 497 points (85 goals, 412 assists) in 1,039 career NHL games with Chicago, Buffalo, Florida and San Jose.

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