Pregame
The ceremonial faceoff was conducted between Hall of Fame members representing the respective teams: Bobby Orr for Boston and Philadelphia's Bobby Clarke. The national anthems were performed by Daniel Powter (O Canada) and James Taylor (The Star-Spangled Banner).
Prior to the entrance of the players, pregame entertainment was provided by Celtic punk band the Dropkick Murphys, performing I'm Shipping Up to Boston.
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