News Did the Flyers and Penguins show a touching gesture during their game?

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The discussion highlights the commendable gesture by the teams and fans at the Flyers/Penguins hockey game, who sang the Canadian national anthem in solidarity following a tragic terrorist attack in Canada. This act of support was noted as unprecedented for a game without Canadian teams involved, likely influenced by the presence of Canadian players. The sentiment expressed appreciation for this display of unity and respect during a difficult time. The conversation reflects a strong sense of community and acknowledgment of international solidarity in sports.
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Since nobody else seems to have mentioned anything about it, I want to thank the teams and fans at Wednesday's Flyers/Penguins hockey game for singing our national anthem in support of Canada after our terrorist murder and House of Commons shoot-out. As far as I know, that's never before been done when no Canadian teams were in the game. Although it was probably just because so many of the players were born up here, it was still a really nice gesture.
 
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