The Rangers-Kings game was the Byfield's first family-NHL game, and a dream one at that.
"I really appreciate you guys coming out to the New York game and supporting me," the rookie said. "It was really nice to meet you guys. Little Quinton, I hope you guys enjoyed your first NHL hockey game."
Big Quinton is originally from Newmarket, Ontario, a town about 30 miles north of Toronto, where Little Quinton's parents are both from. "Big QB" first heard about his fan clone and all their similarities over the summer.
"I got an email about it and heard all the crazy coincidences that resemble everything," he said. "They come from Toronto and I live 30 minutes from there, both last names are Byfield, his first name being Quinton as well, it's just a crazy coincidence."
One more thing…
They're both NHL gamers.
Of all the questions "Little QB" could ask the big one on "NHL Now," he chose to find out whether or not the No. 2 pick in the 2020 Draft owns a controller.
"I've probably been playing NHL video games since I was your age," Big Quinton said. "I'm always on the video games, I don't know if that's good for your parents over here."
From name-sharers to friends to soon-to-be "NHL 22" partners.
Meeting Little Quinton meant Big Quinton was back on the ice, after sustaining an ankle fracture on Oct. 5, 2021. He was activated off the injured reserve two months later and made his season debut on Jan. 20. Just four days later, the 19-year-old met his younger counterpart.
"It's definitely good to not be injured," Big Quinton said. "Just want to help out the team as much I can and contribute. Just excited to be back in the lineup honestly."
