Phil Kessel is a professional hockey player in the NHL. While playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins, after beating the Tampa Bay Lightning on May 18th, 2016, Phil Kessel was interviewed by Pierre McGuire.The interviewer wanted to know if Phil was out of breath or tired, so he asked, “How’s your breath?”
Phil misinterpreted the question as if the interviewer wanted to know if his breath stunk after playing hockey, so he replied, “Not good, eh?”
The interview instantly went viral, and many news sites began publishing the humorous misunderstanding.
The next game, on May 20th, 2016, The Pittsburgh Penguins, looking to have a little fun, put Listerine mouth wash and an assortment of gum atop Kessel’s dressing room stall, to help him with his “bad breath.”