Snowstorm postpones Lightning-Bruins game

The NHL had already changed the start of the Tampa Bay Lightning-Boston Bruins to 7 p.m. ET Saturday in hopes of getting around the major snowstorm that was going to hit the city.

The six hours wasn't enough of a difference, though, as the league announced at 3 p.m. ET that the game would not be played.

Close to 2 feet of snow fell in Boston, and more was expected. A weather-related state of emergency remained in effect in the city.

"Although both clubs and the assigned on-ice officials are in Boston, travel conditions remain too hazardous for fans, security personnel and TD Garden staff to get to the arena," the league said in a statement.

The league said a makeup date would be announced as soon as it was confirmed.

The Bruins are scheduled to visit the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday and the Lightning are scheduled to play at the New York Rangers.