Flyers dress as Rocky as they arrive ahead of Stadium Series at Met-Life Stadium
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - FEBRUARY 17: Sean Couturier #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers arrives before the 2024 Navy Federal Credit Union Stadium Series game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the New Jersey Devils at MetLife Stadium on February 17 ((Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images))
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The Flyers faced off against the New Jersey Devils in the outdoor home of the New York Giants and Jets, at Met-Life Stadium, as part of the NHL’s 2024 Stadium Series.
Prior to the game in East Rutherford, N.J., Saturday, the Flyers exited the team bus dressed as Rocky Balboa, from the first "Rocky" movie, styling the hoodie and sweatpants Rocky wore as he trained to fight Apollo Creed.
Fans waiting in line to see the team cheered and high-five'd players, noting the distinct look they all had and were treated to a bit of shadowboxing by team captain Sean Couturier.
Unfortunately, they could not get out in front of the Devils, losing 6-3.