Penguins invite Shawn Michaels to Game 5
Former WWE wrestler, fan of Pittsburgh's 'HBK' line, to answer Thursday
by NHL.com @NHL
The Pittsburgh Penguins' "HBK" line of Carl Hagelin, Nick Bonino and Phil Kessel has been electric in the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs. So much so that it caught the attention of a wrestling legend who's also familiar with the nickname.
Shawn Michaels, best known as "The Heartbreak Kid" during his time in the WWE, caught wind of the Penguins' "HBK" line, and it was enough to get him to tune into Game 2.
Michaels' tweet caused a whirlwind on social media, with Penguins fans and even members of the local media reaching out to him.
With this much attention, it was only right for the Penguins to reach out to ole' HBK and see if he was interested in giving everyone in Pittsburgh a little sweet chin music.
It didn't take long for Michaels to come to a decision, and it seems an announcement is on the horizon.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Brett Keisel made Michaels an offer … well, you know the rest.