Kevin Hayes playing in just his 26th game of the season, first since a Mar. 3 on the road in Boston and fifth game since the Christmas holiday break, scored his fourth goal of the season on a breakaway after coming out of the penalty box.
Hayes exited the box and as he received the puck from Ryan Shea, the crowd sensing an opportunity began to cheer. Hayes, who isn't the fleeted of skaters, had just enough room to skate in and fire a shot by Logan Thompson.
"Yeah, it's always fun to score," said Hayes. "No matter what level, little kids, NHL players."
It hasn't been an easy season for Hayes getting injured just minutes into training camp but he's been a leader for the team.
"He's a huge part of our room," said Connor Clifton. "Obviously, he hasn't been in, for him to get in and get that big goal. That's a big goal at that time... he shows up every day. He's a true professional. That's why you don't accidentally play 800 games in this league."
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Hayes respected, scores in return
Kevin Hayes playing in just his 26th game of the season, first since a Mar. 3 on the road in Boston and fifth game since the Christmas holiday break, scored his fourth goal of the season on a breakaway after coming out of the penalty box.
Hayes exited the box and as he received the puck from Ryan Shea, the crowd sensing an opportunity began to cheer. Hayes, who isn't the fleeted of skaters, had just enough room to skate in and fire a shot by Logan Thompson.
"Yeah, it's always fun to score," said Hayes. "No matter what level, little kids, NHL players."
It hasn't been an easy season for Hayes getting injured just minutes into training camp but he's been a leader for the team.
"He's a huge part of our room," said Connor Clifton. "Obviously, he hasn't been in, for him to get in and get that big goal. That's a big goal at that time... he shows up every day. He's a true professional. That's why you don't accidentally play 800 games in this league."
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