Florida Panthers flight to Edmonton finally departs following extended weather delay

The Stanley Cup Final is moving from South Florida to Western Canada.

Eventually.

On Wednesday, the Florida Panthers held a quick practice at their new facility in Fort Lauderdale before taking a planned early afternoon flight to Edmonton.

Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans.

Heavy, constant rain swarmed across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, causing flight delays at both of South Florida’s major airports.

The Panthers flight, which was originally scheduled to depart Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport shortly after 1 p.m., didn’t go wheels up until 4:25 p.m.

They should land in Edmonton around 8 p.m. MT.

If you'd like to track their flight, click here.

The Oilers, perhaps wisely, flew back home on Tuesday. 

Game 3 between the Panthers and Oilers is set for Thursday at 8 p.m. from Rogers Place.

Florida leads the best-of-7 championship series 2-0. 

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