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The Los Angeles Kings hosted the Edmonton Oilers’ first-round Stanley Cup playoff game on Monday, with pre-match performances becoming the subject of conversation.
Before Crypto.com Arena’s hockey drop, members of the Korean Town Senior and Community Center performed the “Stars and Stripes”. The group used tone instead of singing the American national anthem.
Most of the attendees seemed to favor the rendition, as thousands still supported the performers.
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The Los Angeles Kings players faced the Edmonton Oilers on April 21, 2025 on Crypto.com in Los Angeles in the first national anthem in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs. (Juan Ocampo/NHLI via Getty Images)
But some observers came to social media to express their dissatisfaction.
“Who thinks this is a good idea shouldn’t work,” X user wrote.
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Another social media statement said: “What happens to stains.”
La Kings fans waving a pull towel after scoring a phase one goal in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs against the Edmonton Oilers on April 21, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (Kirby Lee/Imagn image)
After the game started, it was a tough game.
The Oilers tied for the game in the third stage, but the Kings celebrated with a 6-5 victory in Game 1. Los Angeles also won in Game 2.
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The third game of the series is scheduled for Friday.
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