Tony X. predicts Oshie's OT winner

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

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