Christmas comes early for young fan thanks to Penguins’ Phil Kessel

When Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Phil Kessel saw a young fan holding a sign to the glass before Monday’s game against Colorado, he knew what to do.

“All I want for Christmas is a signed stick and a picture,” the young girl’s sign said along with Kessel’s No. 81.

The self-proclaimed No. 1 fan of 30-year-old Kessel had her Christmas wish granted when he skated over during warm-ups.

Kessel proceeded to sign his stick, asking a member of the Penguins staff to then hand it to the young fan.

Making Christmas wishes come true one signed stick at a time. What a guy @PKessel81 is. 🎅🎄

Story: https://t.co/UXvmGXwY3d pic.twitter.com/w0kDVSrvbX

— NHL (@NHL) December 19, 2017

The gift brought tears to the fan’s eyes, whose Christmas list became shorter thanks to the gesture from the NHL star.

The video of Kessel’s generosity went viral on Twitter, with users praising him for his willingness to go out of his way to please the young fan.

Its the simple things…. make a young girl's year…. Thats Xmas. https://t.co/XluCRJJ5NB

— Eye of the Storm (@NailtheNumber17) December 19, 2017

Phil Kessel you have a new fan in me. That little girl was so happy last night. Merry Christmas sir. #Penguins

— Ken McClintock (@Jets301516) December 19, 2017

I’ve said it once and i’ll say it again. People really don’t understand how good of a guy Phil is. Does ALOT behind the scenes and asks not to be recognized publicly. https://t.co/dmnx9NJesI

— Mike Grinnell (@MikeGrinnell_) December 19, 2017

Sometimes the smallest amount of effort from you can make someone’s day. Be good to others. https://t.co/gHzZle1xGw

— Non-Analytic STH ™ (@STHinSouthFL) December 19, 2017

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