Red Wings' Mantha scores 1st NHL goal, much to family's delight
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Anthony Mantha has arrived.
The young Detroit Red Wings forward recorded his first career NHL goal with a rebound chip against the Montreal Canadiens.
The only thing better than your first career goal?
— NHL (@NHL) March 25, 2016
Scoring it in front of grandpa.https://t.co/PafWq4nFky
As the video shows, Mantha had several family members and friends in attendance, including Canadiens' great and proud grandfather, Andre Pronovost.
When you're an NHL legend, but your grandson just scored his first goal in the league: pic.twitter.com/BZXBS6QETH
— Mitch Fick (@MCFick) March 25, 2016
The goal came on the power play, with Brad Richards and Mike Green drawing assists.
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