Things got a little out of hand at Wells Fargo Center on Monday.
In Game 3 of their first-round matchup with the Washington Capitals, the Philadelphia Flyers, down two games in the series and in the middle of a rout, were handed a slew of penalties halfway through the third period. Fans were upset and proceeded to hurl the light-up bracelets they were given before the game onto the ice.
Flyers public address announcer Lou Nolan did not agree with the reaction from the crowd. He condemned the tossing of the bracelets, pleading with the fans to "show class," per Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Capitals made it a four-goal lead on the subsequent power play, and the wristbands sprouted wings yet again.
Philadelphia was eventually penalized for delay of game after at least an estimated 50 bracelets hit the ice, to which Nolan announced along with a disapproving, "Way to go!"
The Capitals won 6-1, thanks largely to a franchise-high five power-play goals ...
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Article written by Katie Richcreek