The best tweets from NHLers on the Americans winning gold

The kids on the American world junior squad weren't the only ones celebrating Thursday night.

A number of NHLers chimed in on the United States' takedown of Canada on Canadian soil in the gold-medal game. Here's the best reaction:

You're a beast @tterry28 pic.twitter.com/m5RFCgOpLe

- Ryan Kesler (@Ryan_Kesler) January 6, 2017

@AM34 I'm tired of you patriotic bs Auston

- Matt Martin (@mattymarts17) January 6, 2017

Shooting strictly five hole for the rest of the season.

- Michael Latta (@Latta17) January 6, 2017

Oh man this brings back such great memories being part of the first ever #WJC gold medal for #TeamUSA so proud of everyone that played!

- James Wisniewski (@jameswisniewski) January 6, 2017

Canada lost because they wore neck guards...

- Matt Kassian (@kassassination) January 6, 2017

I'm sorry lol pic.twitter.com/UrbesHN43w

- Theo Peckham (@PECKS24) January 6, 2017

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- Chris Kreider (@ChrisKreider) January 6, 2017

Great effort by the @HockeyCanada boys. Be proud

- Matt Duchene (@Matt9Duchene) January 6, 2017

Congrats to @usahockey on gold! Great showing for @TerrierHockey as well

- Jack Eichel (@Jack_Eichel11) January 6, 2017

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