Pierre Engvall had one of the most memorable celebrations of the year after scoring his first goal

BarDown Staff

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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Pierre Engvall had himself a Wednesday night to remember.

The rookie scored his first goal in the 3-1 Toronto win in the team’s first game under new head coach Sheldon Keefe. Engvall broke loose and slid one between Kuemper on the PK, but it was his celebration that stood out above the all. As he prepared to embrace his teammates, the Swede looked like he slipped on a banana and took quite the tumble. Probably not what Engvall had in mind, but he didn’t seem to care too much.

Pierre Engvall on celebration fail: "I just was so happy & tried to do something special for the first celly. (smile) I think I did it."

Hearing it from teammates?

"We watched it, like, five times (at) the break so, yeah, I got it" https://t.co/EmeNtPv0TT
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) November 22, 2019

Hey, at least he was able to have fun with the whole thing?!

A seventh round pick in the 2014 draft, Engvall is finally getting his first crack at the NHL level. He had some flattering words for his new head coach after he earned his first victory.

Engvall on Keefe: "He knows what I can do & I think he believes in me so, of course, I feel that extra support & I think that helps me"
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) November 22, 2019

Speaking of first goals… defenceman Tyson Barrie broke out of a massive slump and potted home his first of the season as well. Barrie also shared some flattering words about his new bench boss.

Tyson Barrie on Keefe: "He came in with a really fresh attitude ... we felt excited. It was almost like a fresh start. He was really positive & made a couple changes that helped us big time"
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) November 22, 2019

The Leafs looked like they were having a whole lot of fun on Thursday, and the celebration just added to what was a memorable night for the organization. Let’s hope Engvall can get the celly right next time.

(H/T Mark Masters)