en
Flyers game
/ˈflaɪ.ərz ɡeɪm/
Definition
1
Informal shorthand for a professional ice hockey match featuring the Philadelphia Flyers, an NHL team known for their orange jerseys and passionate fanbase in the City of Brotherly Love.
2
In sports slang, any game where the Flyers are skating, checking, and occasionally melting down in overtime.
Examples
I called out sick from work just to catch the Flyers game, because adulting is overrated anyway.
The Flyers game turned into a comedy of errors, with more turnovers than a bakery on discount day.
Date night? Nah, my partner's glued to the Flyers game, yelling at the refs like they're personal enemies.
Betting on the Flyers game is like playing Russian roulette with your wallet – thrilling, but you'll probably lose.