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Fans React To Penguins & Capitals Taking Rivalry To Social Media

/ CBS Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The rivalry between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals continues to grow.

After the Penguins won a thrilling playoff series against the Capitals this spring en route to their fourth Stanley Cup title, the rivalry is as fierce as ever.

Even better, the two teams met on opening night as the Penguins raised the Stanley Cup banner to the rafters at PPG Paints Arena.

But, it didn't stop there.

Prior to Wednesday's matchup in Washington, the Penguins lit social media on fire with the following tweet.

That's a pretty nasty burn, if you ask us.

Of course, the Capitals managed a response that's about as weak as their playoff runs.

From there, fans jumped in and the results were pretty spectacular.

Here's a few of our favorites.

Of course, the Capitals did win last night's contest by a wide margin of 7-1. While their fans are entitled to fire back at the Penguins, let's remember a couple of things.

First, no one remembers regular season wins.

Second, no one remembers President's Trophy winners.

Third, this is all that matters:

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