"Will be monitoring the curse going forward": Maple Leafs fans react as Sabrina Carpenter headlines home-opening loss to Habs in Toronto's jersey

NHL: Toronto Maple Leafs at Montreal Canadiens - Source: Imagn
NHL fans hail "Sabrina Carpenter curse" as the pop star perfromed in Maple Leafs jersey days before their loss (Credits: IMAGN)

Toronto Maple Leafs fans had plenty to discuss after their season-opening loss to the Montreal Canadiens, but it wasn't just about the game. Pop star Sabrina Carpenter performed in the Leafs' home arena prior to their home opener, wearing a bedazzled Leafs jersey. Days later, after the Leafs lost 1-0 to the Canadiens, fans began joking about a "Sabrina Carpenter Curse."

A hockey fan on X, @shawn_depaz, posted on X:

"Phillies: DEAD. Leafs: lost season opener to Montreal. Will be monitoring the Sabrina Carpenter curse going forward."

This tweet pointed out that the teams Carpenter supports seem to lose. NHL fans had fun with the idea on social media.

"In fairness, Leafs have been dead for a while now," another fan said.

The "Sabrina Carpenter Curse" is likely just a fun coincidence, but Maple Leafs fans are keeping an eye on where she shows up next.

"Nothing kills a team like Drake rooting for them though!" a fan said.
"Calling it now, Sabrina will lift the maple leaf curse and we’re getting a cup," another fan said.

Here are some more reactions on X:

"Yikes! The Phillies are out, and the Leafs dropped their season opener to Montreal. Looks like the Sabrina Carpenter curse might be real! Definitely something to keep an eye on as the season progresses! 😂⚾️🏒 #SabrinaCarpenterCurse," one fan said.
"I cannot let this woman destroy everything that my Knicks have been building. Somebody PLEASE tell her that the Nets run NY," another fan said.
"GET HER AS FAR AWAY AS POSSIBLE FROM ALL FLORIDA PANTHER JERSEYS!!" a fan said.

Toronto Maple Leafs and Phillies game that gave origin to "Sabrina Carpenter Curse"

The "Sabrina Carpenter Curse" idea picked up steam after her concert at Scotiabank Arena on September 25. She wore a blue Maple Leafs jersey during the show, and soon after, the team lost their first game of the season. Fans have since connected the loss to her appearance.

This isn't the first time Carpenter's jersey choice has led to bad luck for a team. She also wore a custom Phillies jersey at a concert, only for the Phillies to lose 4-1 and be eliminated from the postseason. Some fans are now jokingly calling her the new sports curse, replacing Canadian rapper Drake, who has faced similar blame in the past.

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