The Florida Panthers’ routine was disrupted Wednesday upfront of Sport 3 of the Stanley Cup Ultimate due to storm-related journey delays earlier than the crew headed to Edmonton.
Heavy storms close to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, compelled the constitution jet to take off three hours after their scheduled departure. The Panthers touched down at about 8 p.m. in Edmonton, lower than 24 hours earlier than they face the Oilers on Thursday.
The Panthers are up 2-0 within the best-of-seven sequence.
The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Worldwide Airport reported delays, cancellations and standing water on roads at and across the facility on Wednesday.
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The Oilers returned to Edmonton on Tuesday after their 4-1 loss in Sport 2 in Dawn, Florida, on Monday night time. The Panthers selected to apply at house Wednesday earlier than hopping on the flight.
“We did not like the concept of getting them up early sufficient [after Game 2] to get in at an inexpensive time in Edmonton,” Panthers head coach Paul Maurice informed reporters earlier than leaving Florida. “We didn’t see a worth in it.”
The Panthers haven’t performed in something however Jap Time since a March 12 sport in Dallas. Edmonton is within the Mountain Time Zone.
Their playoff sequence main as much as the finals had been contested in Tampa, Florida, Boston and New York. All highway video games within the closing month of the common season had been within the east.
Area Stage Media contributed to this report.