BINGO BANGO! Dylan Larkin ‘Top Guns’ Flames with toe-drag sniper shot

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Apr 15, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) celebrates after he scored a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of the game two of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Looking for a highlight reel goal? Well, look no further than Dylan Larkin of the Detroit Red Wings. Check out the video below as the young center waits for the perfect moment to wrist one past the Calgary Flames netminder.

Young Mr. Larkin has obviously seen the classic 80’s blockbuster Top Gun as he steals Maverick’s “Hit the brakes and he’ll fly right by” move. Nice moves, Dylan. Keep ’em coming!


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