The Calgary Flames may have gotten swept, but that doesn’t mean they don’t also enjoy other teams being swept. Let’s look at how fans reacted to the Chicago Blackhawks also dealing with a first round sweep.
Don’t worry Chicago Blackhawks fans – I’m right there with you. I feel your pain and misery. The Calgary Flames suffered a first-round sweep. The worst possible thing to happen in the playoffs. I mean, a Stanley Cup Final sweep would be pretty rough too. But you get it.
But Flames fans felt a bit of joy just 24 hours later. Because the best Western Conference team, the Chicago Blackhawks, suffered a first round sweep of their very own. I mean… at least the Flames got more than three goals the entire series…. At least Sean Monahan alone had more than three goals the entire series…
Jokes! Like I said, I feel your pain too guys.
sean monahan has more playoff goals this year than the entire blackhawks roster
— Flame For Thought (@Flame_4_Thought) April 21, 2017
And even though Flames fans were upset about their own sweep, it doesn’t mean we can’t laugh at the Blackhawks, right? RIGHT?
Twitter Reacts
You all knew this was coming. Let’s look at how Twitter, specifically Calgary Flames Twitter, felt about this Blackhawks sweep. First, let’s look at our Twitter account (again, I’m sorry Blackhawks fans. I feel you).
yeah flames may have gotten swept but at least we weren't the top team in the western conference and only got a total of 3 goals
— Flame For Thought (@Flame_4_Thought) April 21, 2017
i love how much hockey twitter comes together when the blackhawks are losing
— Flame For Thought (@Flame_4_Thought) April 21, 2017
#TheFlamesCouldHavePlayedTheBlackhawks
— Flame For Thought (@Flame_4_Thought) April 21, 2017
flames fans yesterday vs flames fans tonight seeing blackhawks getting swept pic.twitter.com/wjaZpu5aWn
— Flame For Thought (@Flame_4_Thought) April 21, 2017
Alright, alright. I’m done.
But not quite.
Now let’s look at how Twitter in general reacted to this sweep:
the blackhawks have literally lost every playoff game I've seen them play. 😂😂
— Tony X (@soIoucity) April 21, 2017
Game 7 last year and a sweep this year. you're welcome nhl. pic.twitter.com/3IadL0UeHd
life comes at you fast pic.twitter.com/z1dLgJA9L9
— dom 📈 (@domluszczyszyn) April 21, 2017
The Nashville Predators just became the first 8 seed in pro sports playoff history to ever sweep a 1 seed.
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) April 21, 2017
Hockey twitter after seeing the Blackhawks get swept pic.twitter.com/5vDa9UlRFS
— luke 🇺🇸 (@CommunistArtemi) April 21, 2017
#sweep #NSHvsCHI @PredsNHL #Smashville pic.twitter.com/X1i9l7mprv
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) April 21, 2017
— dan (@danchovy) April 21, 2017
Don't worry guys. I made a playlist for your playoffs pic.twitter.com/iXLbfk4T7a
— Duster (@ChirpTheDusters) April 21, 2017
Also, let’s look at how funny this is:
I don't think there's a team in the West that can beat the Blackhawks in a seven game series. A fourth Stanley Cup for this group is likely.
— Steve Simmons (@simmonssteve) April 1, 2017
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Alright, alright, I’m done now. I promise Blackhawks fans, this is all in good fun.
Remember, I know the pain you’re going through. I’ve been there. I’m a Flames fan, after all.