Ottawa Senators' Puck Drop Delayed by Power Outage at Canadian Tire Centre

Lights Out in Kanata

The Ottawa Senators' home opener against the Buffalo Sabres was delayed by a power outage at the Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday night. The puck was scheduled to drop at 7:00 p.m. ET, but the game was delayed for over an hour due to the outage.

Fans Left in the Dark

The power outage affected the entire arena, including the ice surface, the concourses, and the press box. Fans were left in the dark for over an hour, and there was no word on when the power would be restored.

Sens Eventually Take the Ice

The power was eventually restored at 8:10 p.m. ET, and the game got underway shortly after. The Senators went on to win the game 4-1, with Brady Tkachuk scoring two goals.

Power Outages a Common Problem

Power outages are a common problem at the Canadian Tire Centre. In 2017, a power outage delayed a Senators game for over two hours. In 2019, a power outage caused the postponement of a Senators game.

Backup Generators Needed

The Canadian Tire Centre needs to install backup generators to prevent power outages from delaying games in the future. Backup generators would ensure that the arena has power even if the power goes out in the surrounding area.

Conclusion

The power outage at the Canadian Tire Centre was a major inconvenience for fans and players alike. The Senators eventually won the game, but the power outage could have had a major impact on the outcome of the game. The Canadian Tire Centre needs to install backup generators to prevent power outages from delaying games in the future.