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NHL postpones Maple Leafs-Senators game after tragic shootings in Ottawa

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The game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators, scheduled for Wednesday night at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ont., has been postponed due to the tragic shootings in downtown Ottawa, the National Hockey League announced.

The release stated, "The National Hockey League wishes to express its sympathy to all affected by the tragic events that took place (Wednesday) morning in downtown Ottawa."

Senators owner Eugene Melnyk offered the following statement in light of the news:

We are shocked and deeply saddened by today’s tragic events on Parliament Hill and in downtown Ottawa. Our collective thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims as well as with all Members of Parliament and staff who have had to manage through today’s difficult circumstances. 

Hockey is certainly secondary to these type of tragic events and we know our fans stand alongside us with the league’s decision to postpone tonight’s game.

The Maple Leafs, whose players were in lock down at a hotel close to the shootings, also released a statement:

The Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of all affected by the tragic events in downtown Ottawa today. The Club supports the National Hockey League’s decision to postpone tonight’s scheduled meeting with the Ottawa Senators.

We have been witness today to some terrible events but are thankful to those brave men and women for their tireless service in protecting everyone’s safety.

The date and time of the rescheduled game will be announced at a later date.

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