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Boldy scores insane goal in USA rout over Czechs

Do you ever see a goal highlight and the first thing that you do is make this horrific gut-gurgling sound that somehow is coming from below your throat? Well that was the case for me any way.

In Tuesday afternoon’s matchup between the United States and Czech Republic in the 2021 World Junior Championship, Minnesota Wild prospect Matthew Boldy was able to put his dazzling hands on display.

Matthew Boldy, hello. Filthy between-the-legs goal to extend USA's lead. pic.twitter.com/Mpf0GebZSK

— Ryan Quigley (@TheRyanQuigley) December 29, 2020

His lone point in the 7-0 win over their group stage opponents, Boldy was able to take the quick pass from Player of the Tournament-destined and Anaheim Ducks prospect Trevor Zegras, to swiftly maneuver the puck in between his legs, and over the shoulder of the clueless Czech goalkeeper in one instantaneous movement.