Predators-Red Wings game rescheduled for Jan. 23, 2006
NEW YORK -- National Hockey League Game #312, the Nashville Predators
against the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena - the game that was
interrupted on November 21 - has been re-scheduled for Monday, January
23, 2006, at 7:30 p.m., Detroit time. As a result, NHL Game #720, the
Red Wings against the Predators at Gaylord Entertainment Center, has
been rescheduled from Jan. 23 to March 30 at 7 p.m., Nashville time.
The original game, which was halted at 12:30 of the first period due to
a medical emergency involving Red Wings defenseman Jiri Fischer, will
be replayed for a full 60 minutes of regulation time, plus any
potential overtime and shootout. The rescheduled contest will begin
with the Predators ahead, 1-0 - the score at the time play was stopped
Nov. 21.
"In reaching a determination as to how best to deal with this unique
and extraordinary set of circumstances, our first consideration was
fairness to our fans. We did not think it fair to ask them to come out
again for only 47 minutes of regulation hockey," said Colin Campbell,
NHL Executive Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations.
"However, in light of the circumstances that led to the termination of
play on Nov. 21, and after consultation with both teams, we also have
decided that the rescheduled contest will begin with the Predators
ahead, 1-0. A goal will be credited to Greg Johnson, with assists to
Ryan Suter and Scottie Upshall. All other statistics will be expunged."
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