NHL cancels Predators vs. Lightning preseason game due to weather

On Sunday afternoon, the Nashville Predators announced the cancellation of Monday night's preseason game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Puck drop was set for 7PM at Amalie Arena in Florida but the game has been postponed due to the dangerous Hurricane Milton developing around Tampa Bay, with no word yet on whether it will be rescheduled.

While it's a bummer for fans looking forward to the matchup, it's understandable given the circumstances. The safety of both fans and players is the top priority, and given the severity of the storm, this seems like the best decision for all involved.

Even though it's just a preseason game and the regular season beginning this week, it's still disappointing for those who had tickets and were excited to see some of their favorite players hit the ice. Hopefully the paying customers are reimbursed.

On the bright side, Predators fans were treated to Predfest on Sunday, where they met the team they'll be cheering for this upcoming season.

However, in times like these, everyone's well-being has to come first. While we all hope the storm passes quickly, there's no doubt this was the right move by the Predators, the Lightning, and the NHL. Some things are bigger than hockey.

Source: Hockey Feed
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