NJ Devil pulls public prank on Gritty during 2024 Stadium Series

Devils mascot steals Flyers mascot’s clothes, chase ensues around stadium

NJ Devil-Gritty prank split

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By Christopher Detwiler
@Chris_Detwiler NHL.com Staff Writer

These kinds of rivalries sometimes go much deeper than the players and fans.

In the case of the New Jersey Devils and the Philadelphia Flyers, you can include the mascots in there as well.

During Saturday’s 2024 Navy Federal Credit Union Stadium Series at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, the Devils mascot, NJ Devil, pulled the ultimate prank on Flyers mascot, Gritty by … stealing his clothes.

At a TV timeout during the first period, NJ Devil ran out on the field waving around Gritty’s jersey while the orange furry mascot chased him around the rink.

NJ Devil even tossed the jersey to a fan, which Gritty had to go and get back.

Just a day before, the two seemed to be getting along just fine, performing trick shots together, throwing footballs from the stands at MetLife Stadium to trash cans on the field.

The two teamed up again later in the night on Saturday to throw cakes at a New York Rangers fan, a mutual Metro Division rival.

Funny how quickly the tides can turn.

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