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Source: Fox News
Summary
Jack Hughes, a 24-year-old American hockey player, received a standing ovation from the away crowd at PPG Paints Arena during the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils. This is the second time Hughes has received a standing ovation from a road crowd, following his performance in the Olympics. Hughes has played 38 games this season, scoring 12 goals and registering 26 assists, averaging a point per game.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Hughes’ Olympic heroics have earned him a reputation, and the Pittsburgh crowd is already on board.
He’s getting love from fans in enemy territory, and it’s only a matter of time before he’s booed in Canada.
Hughes has become a household name, and his games will be closely watched from now on.
The Devils will need him to keep producing if they want to turn their season around.
Original observation: It’s not about the haters; it’s about the ovations.
Author: Evan Null
