Minnesota Wild defenceman Matt Dumba became the first NHL player to kneel for a national anthem during the league's restart on Saturday. Players from the Oilers and Chicago stood around the centre-ice circle for both anthems prior to the game. Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse and Chicago goalie Malcolm Subban each put a hand on Dumba's shoulder as he kneeled for a recording of the American anthem. WATCH | Wild defenceman Dumba takes a knee during anthem:After delivering a powerful anti-racism speech, Minnesota Wild defenceman Matt Dumba took a knee during the American national anthem prior to Edmonton taking on Chicago. 1:32Dumba's speech and demonstration caught the attention of players in Toronto, at the NHL's Eastern Conference bubble.

Source: CBC News August 01, 2020 20:56 UTC