Ducks, Selanne share heartfelt messages with Oilers on Twitter after Game 7 win

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Of all the 'Big 4' sports, hockey features the most sportsmanship, especially in the playoffs.

Yes, the intensity and emotion of the moment sometimes takes over and makes players do some questionable things, but at the end of the day, the respect is always there.

The handshake makes the NHL the best.
— Jeff O'Neill (@odognine2) May 11, 2017

The handshake line is one example of how much sportsmanship there is in the playoffs, and surprisingly, tweets are another example.

To the @MapleLeafs and their fans - what an amazing series. The kids are DEFINITELY alright. See you next season. Great series. #CapsLeafs pic.twitter.com/kC8l50wXTs
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 24, 2017

Wednesday night, the Ducks topped the Oilers in Game 7 to advance to the Western Conference final and after an incredible series, the Ducks' Twitter account and Anaheim legend Teemu Selanne shared a heartfelt message with the Oil.

That was a heck of series, @EdmontonOilers. Your future is bright! Best of luck. pic.twitter.com/qshg90FTwV
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) May 11, 2017

👏great series,congrats @EdmontonOilers for the great season ,you guys will have a bright future! And @AnaheimDucks congrats..proud of you💪
— Teemu Selanne (@TeemuSel8nne) May 11, 2017

Much like what the Capitals did when they beat the Leafs in the first round, the Ducks and Selanne acknowledged the fact the Oilers have a very bright future and how awesome of a series it was.

Edmonton did the classy thing, too, and wished Anaheim luck as they try and win their second Stanley Cup in franchise history.