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Los Angeles Kings hosted Edmonton Oilers on Monday for a first round of the Stanley Cup Playoff game, and a first name performance became a topic of conversation.
Members of Korea Town Senior & Community Center performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” ahead of Puck Drop in Crypto.com Arena. The group used harmonic instead of singing the American national anthem.
The majority of the audience present seemed to approve the reproduction as thousands remained standing to welcome the artists.
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Los Angeles Kings players under National Anthem before Game 1 in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup end game against Edmonton Oilers in Crypto.com Arena April 21, 2025 in Los Angeles. (Juan Ocampo/NHLI via Getty Images)
But some observers went to social media to express their dissatisfaction.
“Whoever thought this was a good idea should probably not have a job,” wrote an X user.
American hockey star Zach Werenski responds to National Anthem Boos
“What in Tarnation,” another account said on social media.
La King’s fans waves rally towels after a goal in the first period of game 1 in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup end game against Edmonton Oilers in Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles April 21, 2025. (Kirby Lee/Imag- Pictures)
When the game started, it was a hard -fought competition.
Oilers tied the game late in the third period, but Kings celebrated a 6-5 win in the game 1st. Los Angeles also won victory in Game 2.
The third game in the series is scheduled for Friday.
