The Philadelphia Flyers staged a tongue-in-cheek protest before their pre-season game against the Washington Capitals, with most players tucking their jerseys into their trousers. The gesture supported teammate Trevor Zegras, who had received a penalty for doing the same in an earlier match, highlighting players’ frustration with strict enforcement of jersey rules.

Zegras defended himself by sharing youth-hockey photographs showing the practice has long been common. The protest had little effect on the result, as Washington won 5-1, leaving Philadelphia with a 1-3 pre-season record; the Flyers’ regular-season opener is against the Pittsburgh Penguins.