‘They probably try and make me get a whistle and get a face off in our zone,’ Gustavsson explained. ‘They just put it straight in the glove and I try and put it down as quick as I could. It just laid perfect there on the ice, and I just try and shoot as hard as I could.’ This describes the strategic aspect of his goal and the skill involved in a rare play.
Wild coach John Hynes recounted a similar moment he witnessed, saying, ‘It was almost very similar to Gus, like, it was kind of six-on-five situation, kind of dumped in on the goalie... you could tell they were going for it.’ This reflects on the comparable situations in which goalies seize the opportunity to score.
Gustavsson expressed his excitement after the goal. ‘It was unbelievable,’ Wild center Jakub Lauko remarked. ‘It was amazing. It would be a great memory for a long time.’ This illustrates the impact of the goal not just on Gustavsson but the whole team, marking a historic moment.
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