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NHL News: Carolina and Tampa Bay Game Postponed By Hurricane Milton Is Rescheduled

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Published18 Nov 2024

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NHL: Preseason-Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes vs. Tampa Bay Lightning NHL game scheduled for October 12, 2024, canceled because of Hurricane Milton has been rescheduled after hurricane season officially ends in the United States.

The Lightning will host the Hurricanes on January 7, 2025, at 7 PM EST.

Carolina is red-hot and atop the Metropolitan Division with a 13-4 record.

Tampa Bay is 9-6-1, trailing Florida and Toronto in the Atlantic Division.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are three-time Stanley Cup Champions with the most recent win (2021). However, the Carolina Hurricanes are looking to add one to the only Stanley Cup they have ever won in 2006.

This game of regional foes that have met in the playoffs was intended to be the home opener for Tampa Bay.

This is one of many NHL winter events for fans to look forward to including the first-ever 4 Nations Face-Off.

Other NHL Dates For Fans To Look Forward To

Mark your calendars for an exciting winter of competitive hockey, indoors, outdoors, and in major cities.

  1. December 16, 2024, is the Stanley Cup rematch between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers (hosted by Edmonton) at 8:30 PM EST.
  2. December 31, 2024, is the Winter Classic in Wrigley Field between the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues at 5:00 PM EST.
  3. January 18, 2025, is Hockey Day in Canada with the seven Canadian teams all in action.
  4. February 10 – 21, 2025 is the first-ever 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament that temporarily halts the NHL season.  Games are played in Montreal and Boston.  Canada, Finland, Sweden, and the United States are the competitors.
  5. March 1, 2025, is the NHL Stadium Series.  The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Detroit Red Wings.
  6. April 17, 2025, is the final day of the NHL regular season.