Breaking: NHL cancels playoff games until Saturday

Reports are breaking that the NHL is cancelling playoff action today and tomorrow. This coming off the heels of the NHL players speaking with Evander Kane and Matt Dumba earlier today.

Exactly. The PLAYERS took a stand today, they stepped up. Proud of my fellow nhl PLAYERS for their action. https://t.co/IKcsvcoUbl
— Evander Kane (@evanderkane) August 27, 2020

NHL cancels playoffs games

In a move of solidarity, the NHL has opted to cancel today and tomorrow’s Stanley Cup playoff action. All games’ original schedule times will shift by two days.

The NHL is working on Saturdays schedule of games now, but postponement is expected to extend through tomorrow. All 8 remaining teams impacted.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) August 27, 2020

The decision was met positively by players. P.K. Subban put out this message as things were being finalized.

Change…Quotes & Conversations are great…but the actions that come from those quotes & conversations is where the real change happens. pic.twitter.com/s7rY2KCJzx
— P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) August 27, 2020

NHL took heat yesterday

Many wanted the NHL to follow suit with the NBA yesterday, but the Islanders and Flyers were just concluding their game when it all went down. The league opted to move ahead with their schedule and it was met with criticism.

"We've had a lot of people say everyone's willing to listen and learn, but by the actions last night, I don't think any of that was shown"

Buffalo Sabres forward Wayne Simmonds with more of his thoughts from #LeafsLunch on the #NHL deciding to play games last night. pic.twitter.com/UUYx0txkOI
— Leafs Lunch (@LeafsLunch1050) August 27, 2020

Evander Kane and HDA asked NHL to cancel

Evander Kane who is a founder of the Hockey Diversity Alliance called on the league to cancel today’s games.

We the @TheOfficialHDA have formally requested the @NHL to suspend all playoff games today. We strongly feel this sends a clear message that human rights take priority over sports.
— Evander Kane (@evanderkane) August 27, 2020