Flyers' Zegras gets penalty for tucking jersey into pants
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Key Points:
- Philadelphia Flyers forward Trevor Zegras received a minor penalty for improperly wearing equipment due to tucking his jersey into his pants during a preseason game against the Boston Bruins.
- Zegras was warned earlier in the game, but was penalized in the second period after continuing to tuck his jersey, which is against NHL rules requiring protective equipment to be worn under the uniform.
- This penalty is notable as Zegras is the first player to be penalized for a jersey tuck violation since 2013, according to NHL officiating tracker Scouting The Refs.
- Flyers coach Rick Tocchet emphasized that teams were recently informed about stricter enforcement of proper equipment use, advising Zegras to secure his jersey with the fabric loop to avoid future penalties.
- The incident highlights the NHL's renewed focus on uniform compliance as the regular season approaches.
