Lingering effects of a large winter storm front in western New York prompted the NHL on Monday to postpone a scheduled game Tuesday between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Buffalo Sabres.
The Columbus Blue Jackets no longer have a Tuesday rematch awaiting their return from the NHL’s holiday break.
Lingering effects of a large winter storm front in western New York prompted the NHL on Monday to postpone a scheduled game Tuesday between the Blue Jackets and Buffalo Sabres at Nationwide Arena. The game will be made up at a later date that hasn't been determined. Buffalo Niagara International Airport reported they had 49.2 inches of snow on the ground as of 10 a.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service. The airport is closed until Wednesday morning along with most roads in Buffalo and surrounding suburbs. According to a Monday report by the Associated Press, the storm had caused 50 deaths in the U.S., including 27 in the Buffalo area.Last week, the NHL postponed Friday's Sabres home game against the Tampa Bay Lightning until March 4.
Tuesday would’ve been an opportunity to make amends against the Sabres and end a six-game losing streak, but the Blue Jackets now have an unscheduled practice day before playing at the New York Islanders on Thursday in Elmont, N.Y. They'll also host a rematch Saturday afternoon against the lowly Chicago Blackhawks , who
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