Flyers Reign in the Stadium Series Rain

On two occasions, an NHL outdoor extravaganzas have only been delayed on account of sun.

In a couple of others, they've soldiered on through the driving snow.

More than once. Even when fake snow is flying.

Now we know that hockey players can even brave the rain, because they're über-tough dudes.

 

The NHL staged their latest edition of the Stadium Series in Philadelphia, where the Flyers and Pittsburgh's Penguins took over the Eagles' real estate on a day that the 2018 Super Bowl champs wouldn't have considered unusual.

Ice, though, isn't the best in rain.

But with 70,000 spectators -- and one Gritty -- on hand, the immortal words that Yosemite Sam never quite said rang true:

 

And when Gritty's involved, it's a show they're gonna see.

Especially when, in true Philly fan fashion, he's lit:

 

Incredibly, the Pens entered this game currenty out of a playoff spot. But they've got time.

The Flyers have used seven goalies this season, a clear indication that their hopes of making the post-season are dim. They do not have time, and desperation can be a great motivator, right down to the very end.

And that's what happened here in the dampness. Philadelphia popped a pair of late goals and won in overtime, astonishing the Penguins, 4-3:

 

No matter the occasion, these Pennsylvania rivals never miss an oppotunity to confirm they don't rightly like each other.

Their next bout happens on Sun 17 May, and not even St Patrick's gonna wanna miss it.