Pride Game Media and Photos; Penguins and Sabres series recap
On Saturday, The Penguins and Sabres hosted the first ever joint Pride Game to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community. Both teams wore commemorative jerseys featuring the Progress Pride Flag, used colorful pucks, and taped their sticks with rainbow tape!
The Penguins won 3-2 over the Sabres for game 1 of the series but lost 4-2 to the Sabres on Sunday’s matinee matchup.
Game 1 Recap and Box // Game 2 Recap and Box
Not the Penguins’ Day – They fell 4-2 to the Sabres on Sunday afternoon
Social Media Updates :
Kris Letang shared a supportive post on Instagram after the Pride Night game with photos of him wearing and supporting the cause with rainbow pride tape and the jerseys!
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Weβre all on the same team when it comes to inclusion. Respect and acceptance are at the heart of hockey.
Today we join forces with the @BuffaloSabres in bringing together our cities to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities.
All are welcome. pic.twitter.com/Z32bEZNYAI
β Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 17, 2021
Together π³οΈβπ pic.twitter.com/GO08f8ZBq5
β Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 17, 2021
Friendly reminder: Specialty Pride warmup jerseys will be available for auction later today. Pittsburgh’s fundraising will benefit both @YouCanPlayTeam and the Pittsburgh Tigers.
Learn more: https://t.co/beoqp7Mdic pic.twitter.com/AXLxmeq7Hg
β Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 17, 2021
Soon. pic.twitter.com/IziSzYAJ2j
β Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 17, 2021
We support any player, coach, or fan who brings heart, energy, and passion to the rink.
Hockey is for everyone.
Pride jersey auction: https://t.co/2aNMqsq0gw pic.twitter.com/EFipY3MnNj
β Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 17, 2021
Game Photos