Kessel posted an assist in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Oilers.
Kessel extended his point streak to five games (two goals, four helpers) when he helped out on Michael Amadio's second-period marker. The 35-year-old Kessel has grown into his middle-six role as the season progresses. He's at 33 points, 136 shots on net and a minus-7 rating through 74 appearances.