Spurred by player discussions last night and through the course of today, the NHL and NHLPA have agreed to postpone the playoff games scheduled for tonight and tomorrow.
The decision follows the lead of other leagues (and, primarily, their players) that took similar action yesterday as a form of protest given the persistent racial inequities most recently reflected in the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin. The NHL at one point looked like it would not take action, though momentum on this multi-league movement seemed to gather steam while the first game yesterday was already about to be underway.