Hurricanes announce schedule changes due to COVID-19 postponements
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender James Reimer (47) blocks a shot from Nashville Predators left wing Erik Haula (56) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (Andrew Nelles/The Tennessean via AP)
Touchdown Friday
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The Carolina Hurricanes have rescheduled six games due to COVID-19 safety protocols.
The Hurricanes’ home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets scheduled for Feb. 16 will now be played on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m.
The Hurricanes’ previously postponed home games against the Florida Panthers will now be played on Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. and March 7 at 5 p.m.
The Canes’ home game against the Tampa Bay Lightning originally scheduled for Jan. 26 will now take place on Feb. 22 at 7 p.m.
The Hurricanes’ road game against the Lightning originally scheduled for Feb. 22 will now take place on Feb. 24 at 5 p.m.
Carolina’s previously postponed road game at Nashville will now take place on March 2 at 8 p.m.
Last week, the Canes closed their training facility due to five Hurricanes Players being on the NHL’s COVID Protocol Related Absence List.
