Jack Hughes’ famous taunt is gaining more attention on social media as the LA Kings respond through their official account, revealing what they supposedly heard.
The game between the Los Angeles Kings and the New Jersey Devils on Thursday became intense during the second period when both teams were penalized for a skirmish. The battle began when Kings forward delivered a powerful blow to Hughes’ head with a late elbow.
In response, Hughes immediately confronted him and was subsequently penalized for roughing up the 30-year-old. Arvidsson, on the other hand, received a minor penalty for elbowing Hughes, but no further action was taken. The LA Kings’ X account, known for its humorous tone, became the target of criticism for their response to Hughes’ claim from the penalty box.
While being directed to their respective penalty boxes, Jack Hughes could be seen mouthing the words, “People pay to watch me play.” Despite his statement, the LA Kings had the last laugh as they emerged victorious with a 2-1 win in Neward, NJ. In response to Hughes, the Kings’ X account tweeted, “‘People pay to see me lose.’ is what we heard.”
Their response sparked a reaction from the entire Devils fanbase, who reminded the Kings of their recent 0-7 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. One user commented, “13,292 people paid to see your entire team get shut out…sorry, blown out…by the Sabres. In the words of your superfan, Will Ferrell, ‘Lay low for a while.'” Another user added, “Don’t forget that you got demolished 0-7! We won’t forget!”
The LA Kings scored the winning goal in the third period, breaking the tie with 5:37 remaining on the clock. The power play equalized the game at 1-1, but Kings’ player sent the puck flying, which Byfield took advantage of, deflecting it past the Devils goalie and giving the Kings a 2-1 lead.
This victory provided a much-needed boost for the LA Kings, who have aspirations of competing for the 2024 Stanley Cup. The game featured several memorable moments, with the chirping between Jack Hughes and Viktor Arvidsson being one of them.
Apart from the skirmish, Kings captain made a significant contribution to the team’s success. His short-handed goal in the second period opened the scoring for LA, ultimately leading to their victory. The Kings have now won three out of their last four games. They will have another opportunity to renew their rivalry with the Devils on March 3rd.
According to the Source firstsportz.com