“You Mean The Goal By Kovechkin?” Devils Head Coach’s Hilarious Nickname For Kovacevic

After the New Jersey Devils swept the NHL Global Series against the Buffalo Sabres. Head coach Sheldon Keefe was asked about one specific goal from an unlikely player.

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Johnathan Kovacevic was acquired this off-season from the Montreal Canadiens with a very low chance of making the opening-night roster.

Unfortunately, the Devils’ blue line has been bitten by the injury bug, and players like Kovacevic and Seamus Casey were given their opportunity to play.

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Neither disappointed, but it seems that it was Kovacevic that caught the eye of Keefe, which prompted him to share his hilarious nickname.

“You mean the goal by Kovechkin?”

It’s good to see a player like Kovacevic who worked hard to earn a spot on the team get the recognition he deserves from his new head coach.