Fans React To Penguins & Capitals Taking Rivalry To Social Media
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.
New banners this year for the Penguins and Capitals. ???? pic.twitter.com/wf4juD9Hga
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) November 16, 2016
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.
.@penguins Must have missed the one right next to it. pic.twitter.com/YfrtDHimNt
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) November 16, 2016
From there, fans jumped in and the results were pretty spectacular.
Here's a few of our favorites.
@penguins You missed the Flyers banner @MarkMaddenX pic.twitter.com/uTHQnJ4j03
— Scott Mason (@PurpleRaiderDoc) November 16, 2016
@penguins pic.twitter.com/bn6Y2kVaWE
— Dougie Wanter (@Shinysmogon) November 16, 2016
@penguins pic.twitter.com/ex74DySNVE
— Ovie the Bulldog (@OvietheBulldog) November 16, 2016
@penguins should we ask The Caps if they want some Aloe Vera for that burn?
— #BurghProud (@taylastivka) November 16, 2016
@penguins ???????????? nice banner Caps pic.twitter.com/SBIgAYcqRS
— Timothy Hutchison (@hutch785) November 16, 2016
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:
