Evgeny Kuznetsov Comes Under Fire For Disrespecting The Toronto Maple Leafs With His Usual Antics

Last night's game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Carolina Hurricanes ended by a scpectacular shootout. A moment sparked quite the controversy, when Evgeny Kuznetsov displayed his signature move.

Evgeny Kuznetsov Fails at First Shootout Attempt With the Carolina Hurricanes With Signature Move

Evgeny Kuznetsov is renowned for his shootout strategy, where he enters the offensive zone slowly and takes his time before shooting the puck. He scored many goals that way in his career.

Unfortunately for him, last night, Maple Leafs' goalie Ilya Samsonov made the save. Check it out:



On X, many fans were quick to express their frustration about how long Kuznetsov's attempt took.

Hurricanes' Last-Minute Rally Secures Win Over Leafs

The Hurricanes' incredible last-minute comeback forced the overtime period. The Leafs were up by two goals with just a few minutes left on the clock. Yet, the Hurricanes managed to tie the game, scoring the equalizer with only six seconds remaining, and then went on to win in the shootout.



Both the Leafs and the Canes are among the best teams in the League and this game truly set the stage for what promises to be very exciting playoffs.

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