Philadelphia Flyers Skipping National Anthem in NHL Playoffs Raises Eyebrows

Philadelphia Flyers Skipping National Anthem in NHL Playoffs Raises Eyebrows

April 5th, 2026, and fans watch on as the Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins line up at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. It’s the Flyers’ first chance at making the playoffs in nearly six years, and they need all the luck they can get. That’s when announcer Lou Nolan’s voice booms through. Lauren Hart steps up and shocks the fans as she sings a song that defined an age where they ruled the NHL. The song continued to be the norm during their playoff …