The Blue Jackets and Lightning started Game 1 of their first-round matchup at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday. It didn't end till more than six hours later, when Brayden Point scored in the fifth-overtime frame.
Of course, as the fourth-longest overtime game went on — and eventually ended —Twitter was loving it.
Here's a little taste of the overtime jokes and reactions, including one from the NHL itself, which has developed quite the sense of humor during the hot days of summer.
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Sorry... 🤷♂️ #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/chFsEyElap
— NHL (@NHL) August 12, 2020
I can remember dehydrating in a normal 3 period hockey game!! Almost 8 periods is such an impressive performance! How wet was the goalie equipement after that game?@TBLightning @BlueJacketsNHL
— Sean Burke (@SBurkie1) August 12, 2020
If the Lightning hit 88 shots, we go back in time.
— Sean Gentille (@seangentille) August 12, 2020
Looking forward to Justin Williams jumping on the ice and scoring a goal, turning to both benches and screaming "GET OUT OF HERE ALREADY."
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) August 12, 2020
Gary Bettman after the 11th OT #NHLonNBC pic.twitter.com/M15sY1zr7k
— Andrew Vazzano (@AVRBNY) August 12, 2020
Oh NOW you score @TBLightning
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) August 12, 2020
smh
David Savard at start of game vs now pic.twitter.com/1SspcLOra0
— /Cam Robinson/ (@Hockey_Robinson) August 12, 2020
Hey Brother, I though u might need some... 88 shots and 85 saves?!really korpi? 😍what’s your room number I’m coming pic.twitter.com/BRHjZXD3JD
— Elvis Merzlikins (@Merzly30) August 12, 2020
With all due respect to the Rangers the loser of this game should get Alexis Lafreniere.
— Sid Seixeiro (@Sid_Seixeiro) August 12, 2020
Have to tip your cap to the boys on CBJ and TBL tonight. This is unreal. Wow. pic.twitter.com/e1Evs5wSWk
— Max Domi (@maxdomi) August 12, 2020
The Lightning and Jackets were on the ice longer than we had a franchise
— Atlanta Thrashers (@NotThrashers) August 12, 2020