It is hard to script a better NHL debut.
Related: Brendan Leipsic making Maple Leafs debut in Vancouver
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Brendan Leipsic batted the puck out of the air and past an unsuspecting Ryan Miller to score his first career goal in his NHL debut, and give his club a 3-1 lead over the Vancouver Canucks.
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The goal was extra sweet for Leipsic as his parents were lucky enough to be in attendance.
Leipsic's parents react to Brendan's first NHL goal. #MapleLeafs pic.twitter.com/3AnuYkPkBI
— Ryan Biech (@ryanbiech) February 14, 2016
Leipsic's marker would hold up as the eventual game-winner as the Maple Leafs skated to a 5-2 victory.
