Kessel shows off adorable dog Stella

If you love Phil Kessel, you're going to love his goldendoodle Stella.

The Pittsburgh Penguins forward gave fans an inside look at his relationship with the dog he's had since 2010 during a recent photoshoot. The footage is from the PensTV series "In the Room." The episode, which airs on Nov. 17, can be viewed
on the Penguins' website.

Kessel has a strong and deep relationship with Stella, referring to her as "like my kid." He once told Sportsnet "If I didn't have her, I don't know what I'd do" and concedes that the dog is well cared for, almost to a fault.
"She likes to lay around," Kessel said in the video. "She likes to have treats and snacks and … only eats human food. She's spoiled."
They sure are cute together too.
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