What a week for Kevin Rooney

It's been a good week for Kevin Rooney, who netted his first NHL goal Monday night, January 14, when the Devils hosted the Chicago Blackhawks. The goal came with just over two minutes remaining in the second period.

Tweet from @NJDevils: Congrats on your first NHL goal, @kroons25! #NJDevils pic.twitter.com/ajaFizvvnx
The Devils organization signed Rooney to an AHL contract after the end of his collegiate season in the spring of 2016 at Providence. He served as captain and led the Friars to an NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship. He signed an NHL contract with New Jersey during the 2016-17 season.

The forward was most recently called up on January 10, after being in Binghamton since November 2, 2017. He played four games with New Jersey earlier this season on Oct. 20, 27, 30, and Nov. 1.

Rooney's goal was one of eight for the Devils throughout the night, and one of the five goals scored by New Jersey during the second frame.
Rooney's goal was assisted by Brett Seney and Drew Stafford. But his night didn't stop there - the forward also picked up four penalty minutes on the night.

He not only netted his first NHL goal in six games-played, but also received the helmet after the game. The helmet is awarded to the unsung hero of the game, which he wore proudly Monday night.

He also earned the M&M Moment of the Game on the team's social media accounts.
Tweet from @NJDevils: His first @NHL career goal. What a feeling for @kroons25! It's our @mmschocolate Moment of the Game. pic.twitter.com/LWQbaNPYhF
Which his teammates jumped in to celebrate his accomplishment with some hockey hugs.
Tweet from @NJDevils: First NHL goal hugs. #CHIvsNJD pic.twitter.com/pUtxxoc5Yc

And to top it all off, Rooney was given an emoji by netminder Keith Kinkaid in Keith's postgame tweet. The Devils forward's emoji is a boxing glove, as he has the same name as former boxer and current boxing trainer, Kevin Rooney.

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