[Photo Story] Recapping the 2019 Penguins-Flyers Stadium Series game in Philadelphia

A photo collection from Saturday’s Stadium Series festivities in Philadelphia.

By Mike Darnay@MikeDarnay Feb 26, 2019, 8:00am EST

Stadium view of fireworks during the national anthem before the Stadium Series game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on February 23, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

Whether it is your prerogative or not that outdoor hockey games have lost their shine or aren’t what they once were, they are still a spectacle event and one that the National Hockey League puts on with great display.

Saturday afternoon and evening in Philadelphia, the Penguins and Flyers met outside at Lincoln Financial Field, as part of the previously agreed “home-and-home” segment of the Stadium Series, with Pittsburgh hosting their version of the game in 2017 at Heinz Field.

The scene is set for the 2019 NHL Stadium Series game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on February 23, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

With potential bad weather on the horizon, the NHL’s plan for the day/night was touch-and-go with an update coming at noon, in which they announced that the plan was to play as scheduled at 8:00 p.m.

Fans around the parking lots showed up in the afternoon to tailgate and have a good time before heading into the stadium.

Fans in the parking lots tailgate before the Stadium Series game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on February 23, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

A fan dressed as Gritty pumps up the crowd at a tailgate before the Stadium Series game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on February 23, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

A great debate that always takes place when it comes to the Battle of Pennsylvania continues on.

A fan tailgating displays a sign before the Stadium Series game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on February 23, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

As fans filed into the stadium and got ready for things to get started, a surprise visitor dropped in (literally).

Gritty rappels down to field level from the top of the stadium before the Stadium Series game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on February 23, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

A crowd of Philadelphia sports-related people showed up before the national anthem. Former Phillies player Jimmy Rollins, current Eagles player Jason Kelce, current 76ers Tobias Harris and Boban Marjanovic, and former Flyers great Bobby Clarke were among those in attendance.

Philadelphia Flyers anthem singer Lauren Hart prepares to sing the Star-Spangled Banner before the Stadium Series game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on February 23, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

Fireworks light the sky at the ending of the Star-Spangled Banner before the Stadium Series game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on February 23, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

Before the action got underway, an E-A-G-L-E-S chant broke out when Eagles head coach Doug Pederson made an appearance.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson prepares to drop a ceremonial puck with Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby and Philadelphia Flyers captain Claude Giroux before the Stadium Series game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on February 23, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

With all the pre-game festivities out of the way, it was time for action. At this point, the rain had pretty much held off longer than it was expected to.

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel looks on before the opening face-off of the Stadium Series game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on February 23, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Flyers forward Michael Raffl skates during the Stadium Series game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on February 23, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

After getting out to an early 1-0 lead, the Flyers battled back to tie it at 1-1.

Fireworks go off to signal a Philadelphia Flyers goal during the Stadium Series game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on February 23, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

Following that, Justin Schultz scored his first goal of the season, breaking the tie and putting the Penguins back on top.

The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate scoring a goal during the Stadium Series game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on February 23, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal during the Stadium Series game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on February 23, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

The Penguins would add another goal, taking a 3-1 lead.

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel swats at a puck being played by Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov during the Stadium Series game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on February 23, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust is knocked to the ice by Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere during the Stadium Series game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on February 23, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust and Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Philippe Myers fight for positioning during the Stadium Series game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on February 23, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

During a break in play, someone got into a little bit of trouble.

Gritty is walked off of the field by his “security detail” after going streaking at the Stadium Series game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on February 23, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

Despite the game clock winding down, the Flyers would battle their way back into the game, tying it and sending it to overtime.

Philadelphia Flyers forward Oskar Lindblom and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jack Johnson battle for space in front of Penguins goaltender Matt Murray. Flyers forward Michael Raffl and Penguins forward Jake Guentzel do the same on Murray’s other side. the two team competed in the Stadium Series game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on February 23, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

Claude Giroux notched the game-winning goal and the Flyers sent their fans home happy, winning the first outdoor game for the team in it’s fourth attempt to do so.

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