Trevor Lewis reaches career milestone of 1,000 NHL games
The Los Angeles Kings made a few roster moves ahead of Saturday's game as Trevor Moore and Trevor Lewis were both activated and to create room for them on the roster, the Kings sent Andre Lee to the Ontario Reign and designated Sean Burrough with non-player roster status.
Both would end up playing in this game but for Trevor Lewis is was a little extra special as he would reach 1,000 career NHL games. Lewis was a first round pick by the Kings in the 2006 NHL Draft and made his NHL debut during the 2008-09 season.
In total, he would play 14 of his 17 seasons with the Kings and was part of both Stanley Cup teams. He is not a player who was ever one of those superstar players but does the little things that helps the Kings win, and that was evident once again on Saturday night.
Lewis would be on the ice in the closing minutes as the Kings were trying to hold onto that 2-1 lead and Jim Hiller had this to say after the game, according to Zach Dooley with LA Kings Insider:
"Lewie, we call him like the Wild Thing, remember the old movie, Major League. Once we get a lead, he comes out of the bullpen. It was a night that we scored late, so Lewie is out of the bullpen and down there in the 5-on-6 and alongside Kopi and Juice. "
As the season goes along, Trevor Lewis will likely continue to remain on the fourth line and continue to provide some of those little things that helps the Kings to be successful.