And when the period ended, the fans - predictably - showered the Rangers with boos.
When the game ended, their fans showered the ice with toy plastic rats, a demonstration usually saved for goals by the home team.
When shown on the video board, fans showered him with his popular moniker, "Ra-ooooo-oool."
Unaccustomed to hockey, fans showered the ice with cups after the Carolina victory.
After the game, fans "showered $160 worth of silver on the plate for Lowe."
As he tipped his helmet from the dugout steps, the fans showered him with cheers.
The fans in Pullman, Wash., showered the field with debris after their team was upset.
When the final out was recorded, fans showered the field with debris.
As the Chargers celebrated in the end zone, fans showered them with debris.
When Glavine left with one out, the fans showered him with a seemingly sincere ovation.