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[StephanieVanbryce]

6:22 P.M.N.H.L. Postpones Monday's Bruins-Senators Game

The National Hockey League has postponed Monday night’s Boston Bruins game against the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden.

The Bruins’ president, Cam Neely, issued the following statement: “After consultation with City, State and NHL officials we collectively made the decision to postpone tonight’s game. Public safety personnel from the City and State are still gathering information regarding today’s events and it is vital they have all resources available for their investigation. The thoughts and prayers of everyone in the Bruins organization are with the city of Boston and all those affected by today’s tragedy.”

6:18 P.M.Boston Symphony's Monday Performance Canceled

The Boston Symphony Orchestra canceled its concert on Monday night after the bombings, citing “security reasons.” The orchestra’s managing director, Mark Volpe, said in an interview that with streets around Symphony Hall blocked off and the Green line of the T shut down, it would be difficult for audience members to get to the auditorium. While there was no specific threat, Mr. Volpe said security officials did a sweep of the building as a precaution and found nothing. He said that as he made his way to Symphony Hall this afternoon, he saw some people “visibly upset” and others “in a daze.”

“It’s shocking,” he said.

Symphony Hall is less than a mile from the marathon finish line.



— Daniel J. Wakin

http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/15/live-updates-explosion-at-boston-marathon/