The Boston Bruins are set to go ahead with their season-opening away game against the Florida Panthers despite Hurricane Milton looming over the region. The Category 5 storm is expected to make landfall in the Tampa Bay area on Wednesday night, bringing with it storm surges, major flooding, and high winds. The Panthers have canceled a public celebration of their Stanley Cup win due to the storm, but their game against the Bruins is still on schedule.
Other pro sports teams in Florida, like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Lightning, have evacuated ahead of the storm. The Bruins arrived in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday and will leave the region after their game on Tuesday. The Miami Heat has postponed their preseason matchup against the Hawks scheduled for Thursday.
While forecasters expect Milton to weaken slightly before hitting Florida, it is still predicted to cause significant damage. Despite the potential impacts of the storm, both the NHL and the Bruins are monitoring the situation closely and plan to proceed with the game as scheduled. The Bruins will return home to face the Montreal Canadiens in their home opener after Tuesday’s game.
As Florida prepares for Hurricane Milton’s arrival, sports teams are taking precautions and adjusting their schedules. Despite the challenges posed by the storm, the Bruins and the Panthers are determined to kick off the NHL season with their Tuesday night matchup.
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