Rittich celebrates Gaudreau's game-winner before he scores in overtime

Flames goalie just knew forward would finish play against Avalanche

Gaudreau-Rittich
By Pat Pickens @Pat_Pickens / NHL.com Staff Writer

David Rittich was celebrating Johnny Gaudreau's game-winning goal from the second the Calgary Flames forward touched the puck.

The Flames goalie put his arms up in anticipation of Gaudreau's overtime goal before the forward scored the game winner in their
3-2 win
against the Colorado Avalanche.
Gaudreau picked up a pass from Sean Monahan in neutral ice, prompting Rittich to put his arms up in anticipated celebration. Sure enough, Gaudreau tucked a backhand past Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov, sealing Calgary's come-from-behind win.

CGY@COL: Gaudreau tucks home silky overtime winner

"I knew he would score," Rittich told the Calgary Herald after the game. "I was right."
Maybe Rittich can help with tomorrow's lottery numbers too.

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