Kessel scored a goal on three shots, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets.
Kessel kicked off a flurry of goals late in the second period -- both teams scored twice within a 2:48 span. The 34-year-old winger typically doesn't add much outside of points and shots. He's up to three goals, five helpers, 36 shots and a minus-5 rating in 17 contests.