2017 NHL Stadium Series


The 2017 NHL Stadium Series was a regular season National Hockey League game played outdoors, part of the Stadium Series of games held at football or baseball stadiums. The Philadelphia Flyers played against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on February 25, 2017.
This was the only game in the Stadium Series scheduled during the 2016–17 NHL season, although there were three other outdoor games previously played in that season. It was one of the most attended outdoor NHL games in history, with an attendance of 67,318.

Background

The game was played to help mark the 50th anniversary of the Expansion of 1967, in which the Flyers and the Penguins, along with four other teams, were formed to double the league's size. This Flyers–Penguins rivalry matchup was originally considered for the 2017 NHL Winter Classic in January, but scheduling conflicts with the National Football League in both cities, along with the belief that Beaver Stadium was not properly equipped to host an event during the winter, led to plans for a matchup being moved to a later date as a Stadium Series game in February.
Heinz Field previously hosted the 2011 NHL Winter Classic. This was also the Penguins' fourth outdoor game, and the Flyers' third.

Game summary

Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel recorded two assists and Matt Murray made 39 saves en route to a 4-2 victory over Philadelphia. The Penguins got goals from Sidney Crosby, Nick Bonino, Matt Cullen and Chad Ruhwedel. Jakub Voracek and Shayne Gostisbehere scored for the Flyers.

Team rosters

Scratches

Officials

Pregame/Anthem/Entertainment

Before the game the Steelers' drumline Pittsburgh Steeline performed
During the team intros the Steelers' wide receiver Antonio Brown introduced the Penguins
The anthem was performed by a member of the Los Angeles Kings' ice crew Courtney Daniels
Train (band) performed during the first intermission