How Wyatt Johnston is becoming hockey’s most clutch young star

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 5, 2025, 03:09 IST

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Wyatt Johnston has appeared in three Game 7s and scored in every one. At a mere 21 years of age, he is showing he is better at playing under pressure than most. Where Justin Williams will forever be remembered as "Mr. Game 7," Johnston is forging his legacy as a clutch player. If he continues to play like this, he could easily become the new King of Game 7s in the NHL. Watch for him; the future is bright indeed.

How Wyatt Johnston is becoming hockey’s most clutch young star (Image Source: Getty Images)

Wyatt Johnston is becoming a household name in hockey fast. Only 21 years young, he's already participated in three Game 7s and found the back of the net in each one. That's a biggie in the NHL. Justin Williams is "Mr. Game 7," but Wyatt Johnston could be the next-generation clutch guy. He's young, talented, and never afraid of the moment. Let's see what he's doing to get all this attention.

Wyatt Johnston rises through Game 7 pressure and delivers standout performance

Game 7 is the ultimate test in hockey. It's the last game of a series, where the victor advances and the loser heads home. Many great stars have endured the agony of Game 7, but not everyone plays well when it counts the most.

Wyatt Johnston is not like other players. He has already appeared in three Game 7 games and each one, he had a goal. That's unusual for any player, but particularly impressive for one so young. Wyatt Johnston is only 21 and yet is exhibiting calmness, concentration, and poise under fire. He doesn't merely play in Game 7; he excels in Game 7.
His performance in these huge games indicates he's not afraid. Rather, he appears to enjoy the challenge. Coaches, fans, and teammates are taking notice. He's emerging as a go-to player when it all comes down to it.

Why Wyatt Johnston could be next "Mr. Game 7"

Justin Williams earned the moniker "Mr. Game 7" because he was always incredible in those big-time games. He had seven goals and 15 points in nine Game 7 appearances, and many of those goals contributed to his team winning big.
Wyatt Johnston isn't there yet, but he's gotten off to a good start. Scoring in every Game 7 you participate in is something big. That indicates that no matter how tough the game becomes, he knows how to get through and be productive. That's what distinguishes a clutch player.
Already, there are whispers of Wyatt Johnston as a big-game sensation for the next generation. Strong skills, but more importantly, he possesses a great mindset. He doesn't crack under pressure. He rises. That is precisely what any team needs come playoff time: someone who delivers when the stakes are high and the game is on the tightrope.
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