NHL Postpones Flyers-Capitals Game Tuesday As Washington Deals With COVID-Related Issues
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- There will be no Flyers game at the Wells Fargo Center Tuesday night. The NHL has postponed the Flyers-Capitals game as Washington deals with COVID-related issues.
"The National Hockey League announced today that due to COVID-related issues affecting the Washington Capitals, tonight's game against the Philadelphia Flyers has been postponed. A make-up date for the game has yet to be established," NHL Public Relations tweeted.
SCHEDULE UPDATE: NHL postpones tonight's @Capitals at @NHLFlyers game. https://t.co/qrHzfOJRoa pic.twitter.com/xAUTByPBtF
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) December 21, 2021
The NHL is pausing all games from Wednesday through Saturday due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
With no Flyers game tonight there will be less congestion in South Philadelphia. The Eagles-Football Team game is being played Tuesday night at Lincoln Financial Field after being pushed back due to the Washington Football Team having a number of players in COVID-19 protocols.
UPDATE: No flyers game tonight. Less congestion in South Philly for the fans going to the Eagles game. https://t.co/tlzigM5IZs
— Chandler Lutz (@ChandlerLutzTV) December 21, 2021