An LA Kings Ad Popped Up Next to Madison Square Garden

What's the best way for a team to troll a cross-country rival and current Stanley Cup foe? Take out a giant ad directly next to said rival's stadium. On Friday,

What's the best way for a team to troll a cross-country rival and current Stanley Cup foe? Take out a giant ad directly next to said rival's stadium.

On Friday, New York hockey fans were likely a bit flummoxed to find a video of Will Ferrell asking LA Kings supporters to get pumped up being broadcast on a screen outside Madison Square Garden, home to the New York Rangers. The ad was first spotted by Kings blog the Royal Half.

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Unfortunately for LA fans, the fun didn't last long. As of last night, a Rangers banner had been put in its place.

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Considering the Rangers play in what is arguably the advertising capital of the world, they better have something clever to respond with. Game 2 of the Stanley Cup goes down Saturday at 7 p.m.

[SB Nation]