Hurricanes and Hockey: A Rare Intersection in 2024?

In an unusual overlap of sports and weather seasons, the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Finals may see potential disruptions from the Atlantic hurricane season, which officially began on June 1. The finals feature the furthest distance between teams on record, with games scheduled between Edmonton, Alberta, and Florida, increasing the odds of encountering tropical activity. Southern teams like the Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Dallas Stars, and Carolina Hurricanes are particularly vulnerable due to their geography. Historical data shows a varied impact of tropical systems on these teams during past finals, with notable instances such as a weak tropical storm affecting the Panthers last year. The Weather Network’s hurricane hub provides ongoing updates on the situation.