The NHL has moved back a scheduled matchup between these two teams. Seattle KrakenAnd Winnipeg JetsA winter storm sweeps through the southern Manitoba.
Environment Canada has warned Winnipeg residents to be prepared for dangerous winter conditions, which will begin Tuesday night. This includes nearly 20 inches of snow, winds gusting up 40 mph, and zero visibility.
According to the NHL, the game will be played on Wednesday instead of at 1 p.m. CT, May 1.
According to the league the storm would not only force cancellation but also prevent “timely, necessary postgame travel.”
The Jets will face the Panthers in Florida Friday.
Winnipeg kept its hopes of making the playoffs alive Monday night with a 4-2 win against the Montreal Canadiens. In their inaugural season, the Kraken were out of postseason contention.
