The tear has kept Pacioretty out of the lineup, but he is nearing a return in the new year. Pacioretty however was in attendance recently at a Hurricanes game. On the in-game video board the Canes showed an excited young fan.
The fan grew too excited and accidentally lost his ice cream cone. Pacioretty, the father of 5, immediately leapt into action and saved the day.
Patches should return to the Canes lineup in the next couple months giving the Canes already potent offense, a whole different level of punch. Good on you Max!