Game Seven has started right: with a searing goal from our favorite nephew, Mister Game Seven Junior, Andre Burakovsky.
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It was a beautiful shift for the third line of Lars Eller, Brett Connolly and recent middle-school graduate Andre Burakovsky. The forecheck was ferocious, forcing a turnover along the boards, where Andre, who tied his own skates today, stole the puck and drove straight to net with hands at ten and two like a responsible rookie driver.
Look at how happy Dre was.
Burakovsky, who will make you so proud one day once he’s fully grown, famously scored two goals in Washington’s game-seven victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning last season. His goal on Wednesday is the first of his playoffs.
Burkie!!!! Has the apprentice overtaken the master? #MrGame7 #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/5kR7bU8RIC
— Liston (@theonlyListon) April 24, 2019