Most consecutive games with an assist to start an NHL season

Most consecutive games with an assist to start an NHL season
Who
Sebastian Aho, Wayne Gretzky, Ken Linseman
What
12 total number
Where
Not Applicable
When
2018

Sebastian Aho (Finland) recorded an assist in 12 consecutive games to start the NHL season while playing for the Carolina Hurricanes (USA) during the 2018-2019 season. Aho equaled the 12-game assist streak to open a season first accomplished by Wayne Gretzky of the Edmonton Oilers (both Canada) in 1982-1983 and then by Ken Linseman (Canada) of the Boston Bruins (USA) in 1985-1986.