Election night: As tense as 10 Game 7s
The constant back and forth of the election is nothing new to sports fans
Our neighbours to the southĀ took to the polls to vote for their next president on Tuesday.
And not even the myriad games going on could distract the sports world as the results started rolling in.
Some teams decided to play on the Election Night theme with endless puns and the San Jose Sharks, facing the Washington Capitals, were clear leaders in that race.
Remember to get out and vote today!<br><br>Unfortunately, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHL17Pavelski?src=hash">#NHL17Pavelski</a> is not an eligible write-in candidate. <a href="https://t.co/7lZuk9xqil">pic.twitter.com/7lZuk9xqil</a>
—@SanJoseSharksBipartisan meeting. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SJSharks?src=hash">#SJSharks</a> <a href="https://t.co/FJltsPlT2e">pic.twitter.com/FJltsPlT2e</a>
—@SanJoseSharksThe first precincts are reporting in and the two candidates are at a dead heat.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SJSvsWSH?src=hash">#SJSvsWSH</a> <a href="https://t.co/rGfqajWAhU">pic.twitter.com/rGfqajWAhU</a>
—@SanJoseSharksLike any good sports game, the constant tug-of-war between the leadersĀ made the night that much more exciting.
Early on, as results for Indiana and Kentucky became decisively red for Donald Trump, some became increasingly worried. Former 100-metre hurdle championĀ and Canadian Olympian Perdita FelicienĀ was jokingly ready to take in her American refugee friends.Ā
Lived & trained in America for more than 14 years. Got some friends texting me to get my Toronto guest room ready. š <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ElectionNight?src=hash">#ElectionNight</a> <a href="https://t.co/TJAYopSLdy">pic.twitter.com/TJAYopSLdy</a>
—@perditafelicienMeanwhile in Pittsburgh, a different kind of race was taking place as Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby faced each other for the first time in their NHL careers. Votes for who would score first in the historic meeting were split and after a thrilling opening faceoff between the two franchise centres, one Conor did score. Conor Sheary that is.
The hockey world was wondering if Conor would score tonight... And he delivered! <a href="https://t.co/9PRlmZaqk8">pic.twitter.com/9PRlmZaqk8</a>
—@penguinsRegardless of who wins the election, Penguins fans know who they'd like to see in the White House:
These fans know what's up. <a href="https://t.co/rUOJZnHm11">pic.twitter.com/rUOJZnHm11</a>
—@penguinsAs the state of Florida continued to flip flop between Clinton and Trump, it reminded many sports fans of the anxiety they felt during the Cubs vs. Indians World Series Game 7.
Florida going to a Game 7 with this election.
—@thaRadBradWho's down to hit the bars and watch this election Game 7
—@FratloopsThe state of Ohio was also a nail biter and the Cleveland Cavaliers took full advantage of the attention.
Tonight, all eyes are on Ohio ā¦ for this <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CavsHawks?src=hash">#CavsHawks</a> matchup! <a href="https://t.co/3UZYJ4aSav">pic.twitter.com/3UZYJ4aSav</a>
—@cavsFlorida and Ohio continued to fluctuate as the race pressed on and some sports fans couldn't resist comparingĀ these states and their sports teams:
Months of campaigning, millions spent on ads and then we put everything in the hands of people who root for the Browns, Dolphins and Jaguars
—@WillBrinsonIf voting for president was like choosing an NFL team. <a href="https://t.co/M7JCCVVNJS">pic.twitter.com/M7JCCVVNJS</a>
—@FakeSportsCentrThe race continued to stay tight throughout the night and the overall sentiment among Canadians can be summarized by these Olympians:Ā
When you realize your neighbours are terrifying psychopathic morons. WTF?
—@vankayakNever been more proud to be Canadian....š³ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ElectionNight?src=hash">#ElectionNight</a>
—@wick_22<a href="https://twitter.com/InakiGomezG">@InakiGomezG</a> I'm already packing my bags and moving back
—@btheiseneatonAmerica...is this real life?
—@karinaleblanc