Flyers-Penguins scuffle sends 11 players to penalty box after lengthy delay

PHILADELPHIA — One of the NHL’s nastiest rivalries has added a chapter to its story.In Game 3 of their first-round series, a combined 11 Pitsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers players were sent to the penalty box after Penguins forward Bryan Rust and Flyers forward Travis Konecny took part in a wrestling match behind the Penguins’ net. The scuffle led to a prolonged melee and an even longer delay as the officials determined which players to penalize.At one point, five Flyers went to the penalty box. Then, five Penguins went to the penalty box.Then, the officials debated for a while longer.Advertisement