Former Wisconsin men's hockey star reaches NHL playoff milestone
Former Wisconsin men's hockey star Ryan McDonagh recently joined a prestigious club in regard to NHL playoff appearances.
Longtime NHL veteran Ryan McDonagh recently joined a prestigious club in regard to NHL playoff appearances. The former Wisconsin men's hockey star appeared in his 200th career NHL playoff game. In NHL history, only 24 players have reached that mark .
Badgers legend Chris Chelios leads the way with 266 all-time games played while Joe Pavelski sits just ahead of McDonagh with his 201 playoff appearances. 24 people have skated in 200 career NHL playoff games, now including Ryan McDonagh. All-time Badgers in the rankings 1.
Chris Chelios - 266 GP ... 21. Joe Pavelski - 201 22t.
Ryan McDonagh - 200 pic. twitter. com/nD8YGHkKYW ā Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) April 27, 2026 McDonagh, who was Minnesota's Mr.