During the warmup, Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid prominently featured pride tape on his stick which is illegal in the NHL. Despite the league's stance, McDavid along with other players have decided to defy this rule and express their support to pride.
This act by McDavid is seen as a defiance against Gary Bettman and the NHL's stance. It raises questions about the league's enforcement of rules that many think are unnecessary. This sparks a conversation about the importance of allowing players to support causes and contribute to making the league a more inclusive and safer space.