LAS VEGAS, NV - Kris Russell is now the NHL's all-time leading shot-blocker.
The Oilers defenceman recorded his 1,999th career blocked shot during the first period of Saturday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights to move past Brent Seabrook into first place.
The 34-year-old veteran blocked eight shots on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars and three more on Wednesday against the Arizona Coyotes to move within one of Seabrook heading into Saturday.
Russell recorded three blocks in the opening 11 minutes to move into first place.
Seabrook recorded 1,998 blocks in his 1,114-game NHL career, while Russell's record comes in just his 890th career regular season appearance.
Fellow Edmonton blueliner Duncan Keith is currently fifth with 1,925 blocked shots.
The NHL began tracking blocked shots during the 2007-08 season.
RELEASE: Russell becomes NHL's leading shot blocker
Oilers defenceman passes Brent Seabrook on Saturday to move into first place on the all-time list
