The kids on the American world junior squad weren't the only ones celebrating Thursday night.
A number of NHLers chimed in on the United States' takedown of Canada on Canadian soil in the gold-medal game. Here's the best reaction:
You're a beast @tterry28 pic.twitter.com/m5RFCgOpLe
— Ryan Kesler (@Ryan_Kesler) January 6, 2017
@AM34 I'm tired of you patriotic bs Auston
— Matt Martin (@mattymarts17) January 6, 2017
Shooting strictly five hole for the rest of the season.
— Michael Latta (@Latta17) January 6, 2017
Oh man this brings back such great memories being part of the first ever #WJC gold medal for #TeamUSA so proud of everyone that played!
— James Wisniewski (@jameswisniewski) January 6, 2017
Canada lost because they wore neck guards...
— Matt Kassian (@kassassination) January 6, 2017
I'm sorry lol pic.twitter.com/UrbesHN43w
— Theo Peckham (@PECKS24) January 6, 2017
🇺🇸🏅🎉
— Chris Kreider (@ChrisKreider) January 6, 2017
Great effort by the @HockeyCanada boys. Be proud🇨🇦
— Matt Duchene (@Matt9Duchene) January 6, 2017
Congrats to @usahockey on gold! Great showing for @TerrierHockey as well 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
— Jack Eichel (@Jack_Eichel11) January 6, 2017
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