In a few short hours, the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers will drop the puck on their new seasons. And maybe their gloves too.
Wednesday’s season-opening game is expected to be both “interesting” and a little violent after the two teams had two separate line brawls last season. The Rangers re-made their team over the offseason and added a lot of toughness, including Tom Wilson-problem-solver Ryan Reaves.
Pregame, the Rangers posted what appears to be a coded message for Wilson in a Twitter photo.
So. Close. pic.twitter.com/8R1qqqrVeJ
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 13, 2021
The fourth photo is of Reaves’ helmet. The clock behind it points to 4 and 3, Wilson’s number.
Look at the hands on the clock in the Reaves pic 4-3 hahaha @ianoland @russianmachine
— VJ (@vicjain) October 13, 2021
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— Max Duchaine (@maxduchaine) October 13, 2021
Here’s how we replied back.
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— RMNB (@russianmachine) October 13, 2021
“If you ask them, this is a big rivalry now,” Tom Wilson cracked after the Capitals morning skate.
Intentional or the biggest coincidence to ever coincidence? Let us know in the comments.