When J.T. Miller scored the overtime winner at the Winter Classic against the Buffalo Sabres on Jan. 1, he was able to enjoy it with his New York Rangers teammates and family.
Miller had experienced a similar moment when he was younger as he told Chris Lomon of NHLPA.com.
A small backyard rink crafted by his father did the trick for a young J.T. Miller, who had no idea he'd be scoring goals on a much bigger outdoor stage at the #WinterClassic as a pro.