Before the Flyers game, Simmonds dropped the puck and checked the lineup.

Saturday’s main focus was paying tribute to Wayne Simmonds, and the celebration lasted until the start of the game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the New Jersey Devils at Wells Fargo Center.

He began by announcing the lineup to the team in the locker room.

Following a special ceremony during the day to recognize his contributions both on and off the ice, the former Flyers forward also took part in the pregame festivities.