The Carolina Hurricanes have advanced in their pursuit of the Stanley Cup, reaching the Eastern Conference finals. The team marked this achievement with spirited celebrations on social media.
Carolina secured their spot by eliminating the top-seeded Washington Capitals in just five games. The series was clinched with a dramatic 3-1 victory in Game 5, sealed by a late go-ahead goal from Andrei Svechnikov in the final two minutes of the third period.
Following Game 5, the Hurricanes` social media presence became a platform for several humorous remarks aimed at their vanquished opponent.
The initial instance of `trolling` occurred immediately after Thursday`s deciding game, targeting Washington`s identity. The team shared an image of a computer keyboard with the `shift` and `caps lock` keys missing, accompanied by the caption `no caps`.
Carolina also directed playful criticism towards those who had previously questioned their playing style, and even aimed comments at Washington, D.C., the Capitals` home city.
However, the most significant jab was reserved for Friday. In response to a morning post by Washington`s Dulles International Airport, the Hurricanes joked that an extra trip to Cancun, Mexico – a well-known vacation spot – would now be added to the Capitals` plans after their Game 5 defeat.
In the Eastern Conference finals, Carolina is set to play against the winner of the series between the Florida Panthers and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
