In the first regular-season game at Consol Energy Center, the Penguins new home after four decades playing in the Mellon Arena, the hosts lose to their in-state rival as Philadelphia scores two third period goals.
Pittsburgh Christens New Arena, Philadelphia Spoils Party On Giroux’s Short-Handed Goal
This was the first regular-season game at Pittsburgh’s new arena, Consol Energy Center. The Penguins had played at Mellon Arena, known more commonly as “The Igloo”, since entering the league in 1967.
These two teams have combined to win the last three Eastern Conference titles. The Pens won the East in both 2007-08 and ‘08-‘09 before the Flyers unexpectedly captured the title last spring. Philly lost to Chicago in the Stanley Cup Finals.
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