Lightning announce change to preseason schedule

In addition to Friday's originally scheduled game in Nashville, the Bolts and Preds will also play on Thursday at Bridgestone Arena

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By Kraken PR /
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TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning today announced a change to their preseason schedule due to the impending effects of Hurricane Ian.

The Lightning will play the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, September 29 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. The teams were originally scheduled to play at AMALIE Arena in Tampa. The game between Tampa Bay and Nashville originally scheduled for Friday, September 30 at Bridgestone remains scheduled for a 6 p.m. EST puck drop.
The team's training camp has temporarily been moved to Nashville, Tennessee until further notice.

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