NHL players react to crazy 3-on-3 OT win by North America over Sweden
Players not invited to participate in the World Cup are getting ready for NHL training camps, but they're definitely still watching the tournament.
Case in point: Several took to Twitter on Wednesday following a ridiculously entertaining three-on-three overtime period between North America and Sweden that was capped by a beautiful goal by Nathan MacKinnon.
Here's a sampling of the reaction.
Was that OT real life? I honestly don't know.
— Brandon Bollig (@Bollig87) September 21, 2016
Unreal finish to Sweden North America game! #WCH2016
— Adam Henrique (@AdamHenrique) September 21, 2016
— Jamie Benn (@jamiebenn14) September 21, 2016
The game of hockey is in good hands.....wow!! #WCH2016
— Brooks Laich (@brookslaich) September 21, 2016
What. A. Game. #thekidscanplay
— Cam Talbot (@ctalbot33) September 21, 2016
Calvin Pickard was especially impressed by the winning goal by his Colorado Avalanche teammate.
Juiiiiiiiiiiceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee @Mackinnon9 🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒
— Calvin Pickard (@cpickard1) September 21, 2016
Even NHL legends were impressed.
@NHL what a ending...it can't get better than this..wow👏
— Teemu Selanne (@TeemuSel8nne) September 21, 2016