The Philadelphia Flyers thought they had one more game before the NHL Christmas break. However, after exiting the ice from their optional morning skate, things changed.
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Before the Washington Capitals took the ice for their morning skate, news broke about possible covid-issues. Issues that have now led to tonight’s game being postponed.
The official press release from the NHL…
“The National Hockey League announced today that due to COVID-related issues affecting the Washington Capitals, tonight’s game at the Philadelphia Flyers has been postponed. A make-up date for the game has yet to be established.”
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Per the Flyers press release…
All tickets for tonight’s game will be valid once a new date for the game is selected.
Alternatively, all ticket holders may exchange their tickets for another regular season game this season:
- Flyers season ticket members can exchange tickets for a different game through their online account.
- Single game ticket holders who purchased tickets through the Flyers will receive an email with instructions to exchange their tickets for a different game if they choose.
- Ticket holders who purchased tickets through a third party must handle any exchanges with that third party.
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On Monday, the NHL & NHLPA agreed to a league wide stoppage after tonight’s action. A stoppage that was three days earlier then expected to due a league wide covid outbreak.
Thursday’s game in Pittsburgh, the Flyers last scheduled game before the Christmas break, had already been postponed.
With tonight’s postponement, the Flyers now have three-games to be made up. New York Islanders (H) – Washington Capitals (H) – Pittsburgh Penguins (A).
The Flyers enter the Christmas break with a 12-12-5 record. Will return to action on December 29th in Seattle when they take on the Seattle Kraken.
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