Pacioretty: Fewer complaints about shootouts when Price, Toews won
It's still sinking in for Canadians across the country.
A day after Canada was bested by the United States in the gold-medal game of the World Junior Hockey Championship, many Canadians were left feeling shock, heartache, and a deep hatred for the overtime format.
After a spirited 20-minute extra period - to no avail - the game was decided with a shootout, as American Troy Terry scored the lone goal to claim the victory.
One day later, Montreal Canadiens captain - and proud American - Max Pacioretty, gave his two cents on the tournament's format, insisting Canada might be playing the role of sore loser.
Max Pacioretty: I didn't hear so many people complaining about the (world junior) shootout when Price and Toews won.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 6, 2017
Pacioretty was clearly referring to the 2007 edition of the tournament, when Canadian Jonathan Toews played the role of shootout hero, going 3-for-3 against Team USA in the semifinal round. Carey Price, meanwhile, backstopped Canada to victory and an eventual gold medal.
Whatever your feelings on the shootout format, Friday can be considered "Hug An Upset Canadian Day."