Centennial Classic puck drop delayed due to sunlight on ice surface
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The sun has pushed back the start of yet another outdoor game.
Puck drop for Sunday's Centennial Classic between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings will be delayed by 30 minutes due to sunlight on the ice surface at BMO Field, the NHL announced.
The league made the decision in the interest of player safety. The game was originally scheduled to begin shortly after 3 p.m. ET.
Puck drop for October's Heritage Classic between the Winnipeg Jets and the Edmonton Oilers was delayed nearly two hours due to the glare at Winnipeg's Investors Group Field.
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