Johnny Gaudreau has an admission to make.
"In the summer when I was younger, we'd have 3-on-3 tournaments and that was my favourite time -- I wanted the season over so I could play 3-on-3 tournaments," said the Calgary Flames winger.
"Thankfully, it's in the NHL now. I like it. It's a lot of fun for me."
That much was evident Saturday night in Vancouver when he capped a three-point effort with the game-winner in a frenetic extra frame.
When the NHL elected to turn overtime into a glorified shinny game, one might have guessed it was perfect for the likes of Gaudreau.