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Senators’ Bobby Ryan earned a fan a puppy with a goal

Bobby Ryan’s goal in the final seconds of the second period on Sunday did more than just give the Senators a 1–0 lead over the Rangers, it also earned a family a brand new puppy.

Bobby Ryan’s goal in the final seconds of the second period on Sunday did more than just give the Senators a 1–0 lead over the Rangers, it also earned a family a brand new puppy.

A young fan was seen holding up a sign at the game that read “Bobby, Dad said if you score a goal we get a puppy!,” and after Ryan scored, TSN’s Shawn Simpson tweeted out that the dad would honor his promise, and even name the dog after the forward.

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Luckily for the family of four, Ryan held himself to just one goal during the 3–0 win, keeping the new additions to the household to a minimum.

[Daily News]

– Brendan Maloy