Jack Hughes' Toothless Grit Owns Viral Gold Interview
Jack Hughes buries the golden goal in overtime against Canada, ending their 15-game Olympic streak with NHL stars and delivering Team USA its first men's hockey gold since 1980. Bloodied lip, chipped teeth from Sam Bennett's high stick, and all, the Devils star grabs the mic for NBC and unleashes pure patriotism that has X lighting up. Fans can't get enough of his raw "I love the USA, love my teammates" vibe, but insiders know this moment cements Hughes as the face of American hockey's next era.
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