Start Time For Sunday's Pens Game Changed Due To Steelers Playoff Battle
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins don't have to worry about dividing their attention on Sunday.
The Penguins were scheduled to host the Tampa Bay Lightning at 1 p.m. on Sunday. That also happens to be when the Steelers will be playing the Miami Dolphins in an AFC Wild Card matchup at Heinz Field.
As a result, the start time for the Penguins game has been pushed back to 5 p.m.
The Penguins issued a statement on their website thanking the NHL and the Lightning for their cooperation with the time change.
"We think, at the end of the day, it's a great thing," said Penguins COO Travis Williams. "They can enjoy Steelers' playoff football and come to PPG Paints Arena and enjoy Penguins hockey."
Local bars and restaurants couldn't be happier about the move. At Tequila Cowboy, they're planning to open early for the Steelers' playoff crowd and stay late for the Penguins.
"Overall, I think we can expect a packed house from open to close the whole day," said the bar's Christian Miranda.
Hopefully, Pittsburghers will be celebrating two big wins on Sunday!
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