The NHL held a moment of reflection before the Stanley Cup playoff game between the Bruins and Lightning on Wednesday night, while games in the NBA, WNBA and MLB were postponed as teams from those sports protested the police shooting of Jacob Blake .

Before Game 3, video screens in the Toronto arena had large graphics that read "End Racism." The public address announcer said: "Racism has been embedded in our society for far too long. Today and every day, the NHL and the hockey community are committed in the mission to combat racial injustice and achieve a fair society for all. The NHL would like to take this moment to wish Jacob Blake and his family well and call out to our fans and communities to stand up for social justice and the effort to end racism."

A moment of silence of around seven seconds followed. Another pregame ceremony was scheduled for the Colorado vs. Dallas game in Edmonton, Alberta, later Wednesday evening.

Some criticized the NHL for its decision to hold games in light of the postponements in other pro sports.