[Hockey News]

DENVER (AP) - Paul Stastny isn't just racking up points, he's also carrying the Colorado Avalanche to much-needed wins... Stastny extended his NHL rookie record point streak to 19 games with a third-period goal and the Avalanche stayed in the playoff hunt with a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night.

Stastny extends point streak to 19 games as Avalanche beat Flames 3-2

[Lefty Noob]

According to this story, "Stastny, who has nine goals and 26 assists during the streak, has recorded a point in each game since Feb. 1 against Minnesota."

This kid's got to be rookie of the year material for sure, wouldn't you say?

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

According to this story, "Stastny, who has nine goals and 26 assists during the streak, has recorded a point in each game since Feb. 1 against Minnesota."

This kid's got to be rookie of the year material for sure, wouldn't you say?

I like the kid...is he related to the old Stastny brothers of the 80's and 90's?

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by NHL.com

The streak also matched one put up by his father Peter, tying for the second-longest run in franchise history. Only Mats Sundin's 30-game streak is longer for the Quebec/Colorado franchise.

Apparently so.