NHL players react when cancel the match

While the NHL had decided that the Stanley Cup playoff game should be postponed the NHLPA decided that the players would not play . The Milwaukee Bucks decided not to play as a means of protest and to bring awareness to racial injustice and police brutality.

Players around the game showed support to the Bucks integrated into the message of change justice and equality. The league received criticism for its initial lack of action due to players' criticism with many questioning their commitment.