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Flyers have Trevor Zegras’s back in viral preseason stunt

Trevor Zegras was disciplined when he did not have his jersey tucked the right way in a preseason game, a rule that many declare as ridiculous. In true Philadelphia Flyers fashion, they did not take the situation lying down.

Published: Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 11:25 PM
Flyers have Trevor Zegras’s back in viral preseason stunt
Key Things to Know
  • Trevor Zegras was penalized for improperly wearing equipment after tucking his jersey.
  • The infraction occurred during a preseason contest between the Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins.
  • Zegras voiced frustration on the ice and posted about the ruling on Instagram.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Philadelphia Flyers center Trevor Zegras received a minor penalty for having his jersey tucked during a preseason game against the Boston Bruins. The official infraction assessed to Zegras was improperly wearing equipment, a decision that generated viral social media attention and significant controversy across the league.

Following the penalty, Zegras expressed his frustration on the ice and subsequently addressed the ruling on Instagram with a reference to the NFL's famous Tuck Rule. The Flyers team supported Zegras as the incident sparked widespread debate among observers regarding NHL equipment enforcement.

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