For a new hockey fan, Tony X. is a quick study.
The St. Louis-based viral sensation - who gained a massive following by live-tweeting Game 7 between the Blues and the Chicago Blackhawks - correctly predicted that Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie would score the overtime winner Thursday night.
Tony X. submitted his picks for the #BucciOvertimeChallenge, a Twitter tradition started by ESPN's John Buccigross.
@Buccigross oshie and crosby
— Tony X. (@soIoucity) April 29, 2016
Oshie capped off a hat trick with the winner in the extra frame to give the Capitals a 1-0 lead over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Eastern Conference semifinals, and Buccigross was quick to acknowledge the selection.
.@soIoucity is a #bucciovertimechallenge winner!!
— John Buccigross (@Buccigross) April 29, 2016
Turns out it wasn't just Oshie's talent, or even his two previous goals in the game, that inspired Tony X. to choose him.
@soIoucity Did you know T.J Oshie is a former St. Louis Blues??
— Sports (@_sportsnations1) April 29, 2016
yea... thats why i picked him lol https://t.co/ceCHzdqg0l
— Tony X. (@soIoucity) April 29, 2016
