Washington Capitals winger T.J. Oshie became the first NHL player to wear neck protection during a game on Thursday night against the New York Islanders in the wake of Adam Johnson's death.
B/R Open Ice @BR_OpenIceTJ Oshie is wearing a Warroad Hockey Co. neck guard in a game vs. the Islanders <a href="https://t.co/Y93JlyD61i">pic.twitter.com/Y93JlyD61i</a>
Sportsnet @SportsnetT.J. Oshie taking warmups wearing a <a href="https://twitter.com/WarroadHockeyCo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WarroadHockeyCo</a> neck guard. <a href="https://t.co/LL1KysEOUO">pic.twitter.com/LL1KysEOUO</a>
Johnson died after his neck was slashed by the skate of an opposing player in England's Champions Cup this weekend, an incident being investigated by authorities.