The NHL on Sunday night released a statement addressing the nationwide protests and discussions over racial inequality sparked by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
"As protests in both the United States and Canada in recent days have focused attention upon racial justice for the Black community, the NHL stands with all those who are working to achieve a racially just society, and against all those who perpetuate and uphold racism, hatred, bigotry and violence," the statement read. "We share the sentiments expressed by our players and Clubs in their calls for justice, and we encourage everyone to use their platforms and privilege for systemic change.