Lightning-Panthers preseason tilt postponed due to hurricane threat

Hurricane Matthew means the NHL's all-Florida clash will have to wait until the regular season.

The scheduled Oct. 6 meeting between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning was postponed Wednesday due to the threat of the hurricane, which has already caused considerable damage along the southeastern portion of the United States.

As of now, there are no firm plans to make up the game.

Florida is scheduled to host the New Jersey Devils this weekend before kicking off the regular season, while the Lightning are to host the Nashville Predators.