BOSTON - The Boston Bruins announced today, February 9, that Thursday's game between the San Jose Sharks and Boston Bruins at TD Garden, NHL Game No. 802, will be played as scheduled.

The Boston Bruins are aware of the severe weather in Boston and the surrounding New England region, and how it impacts fans planning on attending tonight's game. Considering the circumstances, the Bruins organization asked the NHL to postpone tonight's game and reschedule for a later date this season. The NHL indicated that the remaining schedules for both teams, as well as TD Garden availability, does not allow for this game to be rescheduled. As such, the Bruins and Sharks were directed to play tonight's game as originally scheduled.