NHL Highlights: Leafs Jersey Meltdown, Canada Upset at World Juniors
Last week saw a viral Leafs jersey moment, a shocking Canada loss, and a heartwarming family update from the Gaudreau family
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Toronto: Last week was quite the rollercoaster in the hockey world. A little kid went viral after he got a Leafs jersey for Christmas and totally lost it. I mean, he was crying like it was the worst gift ever! Fans online had a blast with it, calling it “child abuse” and all sorts of funny stuff.
Then, there was the World Juniors tournament. Canada kicked things off strong with a win but then faced a shocking loss to Latvia. They outshot Latvia but couldn’t get past their goalie, Linards Feldbergs, who made an insane 55 saves. Talk about a Cinderella story!
In other news, the Gaudreau family had a bittersweet moment. Matthew Gaudreau’s widow welcomed their baby boy, Tripp, just four months after his tragic passing. It’s a heartwarming reminder of love and family amidst the sadness.
And let’s not forget about Patrik Laine. He stirred the pot with some comments about his former team, the Blue Jackets, saying he was tired of losing. His old teammates weren’t too happy about it, calling him out for his remarks.
Meanwhile, the Red Wings made some big changes, firing their coach and bringing in Todd McLellan. They’re hoping to turn things around after a rough start to the season.
Oh, and Alex Ovechkin is back and scoring goals like crazy after his injury. He’s just 25 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record. It’s going to be exciting to see if he can pull it off!
So, that’s the scoop from last week in hockey. Lots of ups and downs, but that’s what makes it so thrilling!