Stadium Series To Begin As Scheduled Despite Rain
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The NHL announced the start time of the 2019 Stadium Series between the Flyers and Penguins will not change. Despite the expected rain, the puck drop will be at 8 p.m. on Saturday night.
"While we are expecting a chance of a relatively light amount of precipitation in and around the game window, current forecasts are indicating that we will have playable conditions," the NHL said in a statement. "We will continue to monitor weather conditions throughout the day and if a different determination becomes necessary due to the weather conditions being worse than anticipated, we will adjust accordingly."
Here is a list of Fan Reminders from the NHL:
- Umbrellas are not permitted in Lincoln Financial Field
- HeadHouse Plaza gates open at 5 p.m. and Main Gates open at 6 p.m.
- Due to anticipated traffic delays and security screening please plan on arriving early
- The PreGame, a free fan festival in Lot G at Wells Fargo Center, will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- All bags are subject to search upon entry
The NHL warns that there are weather-related game procedure contingencies for the Stadium Series game.
