Former Jets Forward Nikolaj Ehlers Captures Stanley Cup In First Year With Hurricanes
After a decade of heartbreak in Winnipeg, the Danish winger found immediate glory in Carolina, utilizing his elite speed to help the Hurricanes end their 18-year title drought.
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Yeah, I mean, I've been thinking about that goal probably more than him.
you know, I envision it just, you know, giving him a backdoor tap in and, and whatnot.
And obviously, for him to, to get that OT, OT winner and, and get the record, I mean, what an accomplishment.
you know, what he means to the city, this organization, you know, from basically day one when the Jets came back, he was the first pick.
And, you know, everything he's done in this community, for the fan base.
I mean, you saw the fans embrace him and, you know, it's special.
So he's one of my best friends and, you know, just, so happy for him.
He worked so hard and, you know, that's a lot of goals, so that's pretty impressive.
