As the Carolina Hurricanes awaited a crucial Metropolitan Division showdown Tuesday night in Philadelphia, snow flakes began to blanket the Mid-Atlantic.
The National Weather Service forecast: 4-6 inches in Washington D.C., Philadelphia and New York.
In Newark, the Blues-Devils game remained scheduled as planned. In Manhattan, the Islanders-Rangers game remained scheduled as planned. In Washington, the Senators-Capitals game remained scheduled as planned.
But, in Philadelphia, the host Flyers seemingly wanted to push a different storyline. With their seventh match in 10 days—and a highly important match with possibly poor fan support, at that—potentially just hours away, the organization went on the offensive.
The Flyers wanted a postponement.
The Hurricanes did not.
The NHL granted Philadelphia's wish.
Per the NHL.com news release:
Tonight's game between the Philadelphia Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes at Wells Fargo Center, NHL Game No. 749, has been postponed due to the snow emergency declared in the city of Philadelphia. ...
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