NHL makes tough decision to cancel game tonight

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Liam McCormick
January 17, 2024 (11:00)

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Gary Bettman answering questions for the media.

Photo credit: Los Angeles Times

Moments ago, the NHL released a statement announcing their decision to postpone tonight's game between the Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres.

The decision comes in response to extreme snowfall in Buffalo, though it didn't stop the recent Buffalo Bills NFL game. Still, more so than the conditions, it seems the decision comes from the growing backlog of travel restrictions.

The cancellation of the game tonight will now move the Panthers vs. Red Wings game to the national broadcast tonight in the USA, and the Sabres and Hawks game will be played tomorrow night at 7pm.

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17 JANVIER \| 314 ANSWERS NHL makes tough decision to cancel game tonight Should the game have been cancelled?
Yes, the weather is ridiculous	160	51 %
Who cares	69	22 %
No, the game must go on	85	27.1 %
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