Flyers, Rangers, Devils test the ice at MetLife Stadium in practices for Stadium Series games

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Things seemed very quiet as the Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils took turns testing the ice on the newly installed field at MetLife Stadium in preparation for two big games at an NHL stadium. Series this weekend.Instead of relaxing at practice, all the teams skated on the ice and gathered for team pictures. Practice was a little different.After Thursday night’s game in Toronto, the Flyers tried to stretch their legs and get used to the ice the day before they face the Devils on Saturday night.Playing at home Thursday, the Rangers and Devils went through full-speed drills, although the Devils were on the ice for about 20 minutes less than their Metropolitan Division rivals, who face the Islanders on Sunday. The Islanders practiced on the surface Thursday.After each practice, many players were able to skate on the ice with their families and children, which rarely happens.and#039;and#039;You just never know where these games are going to go, and#039;and#039; Flyers coach John Tortorella said. and#039;and#039;There are many things around the players. My job is just to prepare the team for the game after playing with their families so that they are ready to play. A very important game for us.and#039;and#039;The Rangers opened an eight-point lead in the division, while the Flyers are in third place with 65 points. The Devils and Islanders are two and three points out of the last playoff spot.SAVEGIFTLISTENTEXT SIZECOMMENTSHAREEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – In Philadelphia, New York and Ravillyersse in Jerseyssey, things seemed to be very peaceful. testing the ice on MetLife Stadium’s newly installed rink in preparation for two big games in the NHLand#039;s Stadium Series this weekend.Instead of relaxing at practice, all the teams skated on the ice and gathered for team pictures. Practice was a little different.After Thursday night’s game in Toronto, the Flyers tried to stretch their legs and get used to the ice the day before they face the Devils on Saturday night.Playing at home Thursday, the Rangers and Devils went through full-speed drills, although the Devils were on the ice for about 20 minutes less than their Metropolitan Division rivals, who face the Islanders on Sunday. The Islanders practiced on the surface Thursday.After each practice, many players were able to skate on the ice with their families and children, which rarely happens.and#039;and#039;You just never know where these games are going to go, and#039;and#039; Flyers coach John Tortorella said. and#039;and#039;There are many things around the players. My job is just to prepare the team for the game after playing with their families so that they are ready to play. A very important game for us.and#039;and#039;The Rangers opened an eight-point lead in the division, while the Flyers are in third place with 65 points. The Devils and Islanders are two and three points out of the last playoff spot.ADAs expected, the Rangers were the most relaxed team after practice.Defenseman Jacob Trouba was asked about the organization’s 4-0 road streak and new coach Peter Laviolette’s 0-3-1 streak.andquot;We need a new coach and#039;and#039; joked Trouba. After leaving the press conference, Trouba asked everyone not to tell Laviolette, who was next on the podium.Rangers linebacker Adam Fox grew up on nearby Long Island and is excited to play in the 80,000-seat stadium owned by the NFL’s Jets and Giants. There will be about 70,000 spectators for hockey matches, according to the leagueand#039;and#039;I didn’t go too much, for football matches and#039;and#039; Fox said. andquot;I grew up a Jets fan. However, we did come to a Giants home game this year. It didn’t go so well. Hopefully we can get a little better result.and#039;and#039;SAVEGIFTLISTENTEXT SIZECOMMENTSHAREEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – In Philadelphia, New York and Ravillyersse in Jerseyssey, things seemed to be very peaceful. testing the ice on MetLife Stadium’s newly installed rink in preparation for two big games in the NHLand#039;s Stadium Series this weekend.Instead of relaxing at practice, all the teams skated on the ice and gathered for team pictures. Practice was a little different.After Thursday night’s game in Toronto, the Flyers tried to stretch their legs and get used to the ice the day before they face the Devils on Saturday night.Playing at home Thursday, the Rangers and Devils went through full-speed drills, although the Devils were on the ice for about 20 minutes less than their Metropolitan Division rivals, who face the Islanders on Sunday. The Islanders practiced on the surface Thursday.After each practice, many players were able to skate on the ice with their families and children, which rarely happens.and#039;and#039;You just never know where these games are going to go, and#039;and#039; Flyers coach John Tortorella said. and#039;and#039;There are many things around the players. My job is just to prepare the team for the game after playing with their families so that they are ready to play. A very important game for us.and#039;and#039;The Rangers opened an eight-point lead in the division, while the Flyers are in third place with 65 points. The Devils and Islanders are two and three points out of the last playoff spot.ADAs expected, the Rangers were the most relaxed team after practice.Defenseman Jacob Trouba was asked about the organization’s 4-0 road streak and new coach Peter Laviolette’s 0-3-1 streak.andquot;We need a new coach and#039;and#039; joked Trouba. After leaving the press conference, Trouba asked everyone not to tell Laviolette, who was next on the podium.Fellow Rangers defenseman Adam Fox grew up on nearby Long Island and is excited.