Heightened security was in effect for game six of the Toronto Maple Leafs' playoff series tonight following the horrific attack today in Toronto.
The Toronto Police Operations Centre (OPS) announced a traffic advisory to the Rogers Centre and Air Canada Centre area following this afternoon’s events.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) also issued the following statement following the tragedy.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and MLSE are keeping all of those impacted by today’s tragic incident in Toronto in our thoughts and prayers. Our organization continuously works in close partnership with Toronto Police Service, and other security agencies, to ensure the safety of all fans attending games at Air Canada Centre, including playoff tailgate events at Maple Leaf Square. In addition to the safety measures already in place, Toronto Police Service will be implementing a number of additional measures including road closures surrounding Air Canada Centre tonight to create the safest environment for our fans watching in Maple Leaf Square, as well as providing enhanced security inside Air Canada Centre. For more information about road closures, please visit the Toronto Police Service web site.
The team held a moment of silence before puck drop where thousands of fans in attendance paid tribute to those who had lost their lives, the familes of the victims, and the first responders called to the scene, by going completely silent.
A moment of silence for those affected by today's tragic event in Toronto. pic.twitter.com/lcVhCB36gS
— NHL (@NHL) April 23, 2018
The Bruins expressed their condolences on Twitter before the Monday night's game.
Our thoughts are with all of those affected by today’s tragedy. We stand with the City of Toronto during this difficult time.
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 23, 2018
"Our thoughts are with all of those affected by today’s tragedy. We stand with the City of Toronto during this difficult time," the team tweeted.
The Leafs managed to deliver on the day their city mourning, winning 3-1 win to force a game seven Wednesday night in Boston.
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