Jason Zucker got the approval of Jaromir Jagr in the most Jaromir Jagr way possible.
On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins wore their 2022 Reverse Retro jerseys against the Buffalo Sabres in a sweater matchup for the ages. The Penguins jerseys threw it all the way back to the 1990s with their Robo Penguin logo, a design synonymous with the long-standing Jagr era in Pittsburgh.
When Zucker opened the scoring for the Penguins on a one-timer in the first period, the forward also paid homage to Jagr’s iconic salute celebration, bringing the throwback full circle in a cool moment for hockey fans everywhere.
Jason Zucker with the salute after giving the Pens the lead #NHLonTNT pic.twitter.com/v7rzw4rXFm
— NHLonTNT (@NHL_On_TNT) November 2, 2022
And to no one’s surprise, Jagr caught wind of Zucker’s celebration and gave his wholehearted support to the tribute. Not only that, Jagr had some good-natured jabs to throw Zucker’s way about getting his shot up to snuff.
Salute pic.twitter.com/SgcSpG75if
— Jaromir Jagr (@68Jagr) November 3, 2022
Zucker, thankfully, took it on the chin with grace.
Nothing but respect @68Jagr https://t.co/mMpA9NW91Q
— Jason Zucker (@Jason_Zucker16) November 3, 2022
