Happy Nathan Walker Day, Mate!
(Caps Outsider)
After several years playing in Hershey, Australian Nathan Walker made his NHL debut Saturday, becoming the first player from that continent in the league. He even scored a goal in the Caps’ 6-1 win, though it was anti-climatic because the goal was originally credited to Devante Smith-Pelly before it was changed.
As usual with a new player, the Caps let Walker out first for opening warm-ups, leaving him alone to skate a few laps before everyone else joined him. Walker was the second star of the game, behind Ovechkin. Walker’s family was there and even fans carrying Australian flags.
❤️ @NathanWalks10 family. #GDayNate 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/LqPSSchXg8
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 8, 2017
This guy made history tonight. Congrats, @NathanWalks10! He talks with media after the game. #CapsHabs #ALLCAPS #GdayNate https://t.co/YqNHutFU09
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 8, 2017
It was a seriously #GdayNate! 🇦🇺#ALLCAPS #NHLFirsts pic.twitter.com/eo3TRsnPcR
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 8, 2017