New York Rangers forward Mats Zuccarello scored the game's first goal in Monday's 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, but provided a huge pre-game assist to a fan in need of a prom date.

After seeing a pair of high-schoolers holding the sign below during pre-game warmups, Zuccarello handed an extra stick to a security guard to give to the young couple. He autographed both the sign and the stick following the win.

"Gotta help a buddy out," Zuccarello said, per the New York Daily News. "Gotta help him get to prom."

The helping hand worked, as the young lady said yes - though she admitted it would've been a yes regardless.

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