Laine unthinkably fires rebound into own net
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Mark Letestu had two in the third. Well, sorta. 😬 pic.twitter.com/r0sjvHRUtm
— NHL (@NHL) December 12, 2016
His typical brilliance, tonight, replaced with blunder.
Patrik Laine scored an egregious - and truly costly - own goal Sunday night in Edmonton, firing a puck back into his own net after it rebounded into the slot off the pad of Connor Hellebuyck.
The repentant rookie's own goal was officially scored as a Mark Letestu game-winner.
Blake Wheeler immediately consoled Laine, likely saying something to the effect of his rookie season being a long one.
Blake Wheeler is officially a "Captain of the Year" candidate. pic.twitter.com/w7D8u6cgam
— NHL (@NHL) December 12, 2016