Watch: Latvia goalie celebrates shutout by tackling teammate
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Elvis Merzļikins is my new favourite player just because of this celebration. pic.twitter.com/KIoolM7Ir1
— Alex Nunn (@aj_ranger) May 6, 2017
Latvia goaltender Elvis Merzlikins was pretty fired up after his shutout Saturday.
The 23-year-old turned away all 27 Denmark shots to help his club earn a 3-0 win in World Championship play. After the final horn sounded, he tackled one of his teammates out of pure elation.
Merzlikins is a 2014 Columbus Blue Jackets draft pick. He's helped his national club get out to a good start in the tournament, as Latvia currently sits tied for top spot in Group A along with Germany - yes, Germany.
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