"I was a bit nervous before I got it this morning, but once I finally did it's been great," said Burakovsky, who had six points (two goals, four assists) in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff games. "It's been a good day, but I was nervous before for sure."
Burakovsky played a big part in Washington clinching a spot in the Stanley Cup Final, scoring two goals in the series-clinching 4-0 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final.
Robert Burakovsky said he hopes his son's success in the NHL will inspire boys and girls in Malmo and Limhamn.
"It's huge that he gets to bring the Cup here, bring it home and show all the kids that dreams do come true," Robert said. "But there is a lot of practice and hard work behind this. I admire Andre for all the work he has put in to this."
Andre said he didn't plan on going far from the Cup during the rest of his day with it.
"I won't leave it,' he said. "I will hold it the whole time."