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Penguins to host Flyers in outdoor game in 2017, report says

The interstate rivalry between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia is headed outdoors in 2017.

The Penguins are anticipated to host the Flyers in a rivalry game at Heinz Field sometime next year, ESPN reported Saturday.

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According to the report, it remains unknown if the game will be a Stadium Series meeting or the NHL’s annual Winter Classic game on Jan. 1. There is also the possibility of a second game taking place in Philadelphia.

If all goes according to plan once the details are finalized, Heinz Field would become the first venue to host a second outdoor game after previously hosting a meeting in 2011.