PHILADELPHIA – The decision was as inevitable as it was uncomfortable. Keith Yandle , the NHL’s freshly crowned ironman, will have his consecutive games streak halted at 989 on Saturday — more than 13 years after his remarkable run began but just 11 games shy of 1,000. Understanding the weight of the benching, Philadelphia coach Mike Yeo announced the organization’s decision to scratch the 35-year-old Yandle for the Flyers’ home game versus the Toronto Maple Leafs. “It’s important that we get some young players in,” Yeo told reporters following morning skate. “We have to have an eye on the future.” Yandle passed ironman Doug Jarvis (964 games) earlier this season, and his historic attendance record stretches across three decades and four teams. “It’s truly an amazing accomplishment. So, it was very difficult, no question,” Yeo said of the controversial call. “He is nothing but a phenomenal pro. He handled it extremely well. Obviously disappointed, which you would expect from a c...