Caught pressing his bare hand against the ice, Oilers goalie Devon Levi said the moment was inspired by the film "Gladiator," leading to a social media shoutout from actor Russell Crowe.
On-ice 'Gladiator' tribute from Oilers' Levi draws Russell Crowe shoutout
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