Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov did not participate in warms-ups before the team’s home game against the Ducks on Tuesday night because he refused to wear a Pride Night jersey.
why Provorov, 26, was absent from warmups and said he did not consider benching him. He referred to the organization’s statement and the “beliefs that we have” about a “great night” before sharing brief thoughts on Provorov.
“With Provy, he’s being true to himself and his religion,” Tortorella said. “This has to do with his belief and his religion. It’s one thing I respect about Provy is he is always true to himself.” The Flyers won the game 5-2 and Provorov, who has played all seven of his NHL seasons in Philadelphia, received 22:45 minutes of ice time.
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